IC Khari Posted January 14, 2014 Report Posted January 14, 2014 http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=441169 One less team in the Collaros sweepstakes ...
M.O.A.B. Posted January 14, 2014 Report Posted January 14, 2014 http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=441169 One less team in the Collaros sweepstakes ... well, they were not in the sweepstakes from the beginning. they got BLM who is better than Collaros and 2 vet backups in Tate and McPherson.
HardCoreBlue Posted January 14, 2014 Report Posted January 14, 2014 http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=441169 One less team in the Collaros sweepstakes ... well, they were not in the sweepstakes from the beginning. they got BLM who is better than Collaros and 2 vet backups in Tate and McPherson. A few possoble scenarios would be that Hufnagel either believes a little bit more in Tate that some posters I've read here, or it's simply an insurance tactic or a bargaining chip to use with other teams.
Brandon Posted January 14, 2014 Report Posted January 14, 2014 http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=441169 One less team in the Collaros sweepstakes ... Lol funny one
iso_55 Posted January 14, 2014 Report Posted January 14, 2014 We'll see how nice Drew plays when he doesn't start. It's all about Drew.
kelownabomberfan Posted January 14, 2014 Report Posted January 14, 2014 maybe now Tate can afford a decent barber...
Blueandgold Posted January 14, 2014 Report Posted January 14, 2014 I imagine Tate had to take a pay cut. I'm a little surprised the Stumps even want him back.
Jacquie Posted January 14, 2014 Report Posted January 14, 2014 I think lots of people are making assumptions that Tate won't be the starter. What indication has Hufnagel ever given that Tate isn't ahead of Mitchell on the depth chart. As soon as Tate was off the IR Mitchell didn't see the field again that I can recall.
IC Khari Posted January 14, 2014 Author Report Posted January 14, 2014 http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=441169 One less team in the Collaros sweepstakes ... Lol funny one I thought so
iso_55 Posted January 15, 2014 Report Posted January 15, 2014 I still think Tate will eventually be traded. With a new contract teams know he'll be around for awhile. I just can't see Tate being happy backing up BLM if he wins the starting job. At the same time, I can't see BLM happy being on the bench if he feels he is ready to start. For the short term, this provides stability for the Stampeders but I can't see this being a long term thing.
Brandon Posted January 15, 2014 Report Posted January 15, 2014 Calgary loses their starter yet still managed to have three qbs who are better then what we currently have
iso_55 Posted January 15, 2014 Report Posted January 15, 2014 Why the hell did McPherson sign there? I've always said the guy is in the game to collect a paycheque. Why play when he can collect the pay? He was happy backing up AC for years. Now he'll be happy backing up Tate & BLM... if he even makes it to training camp. Won't be surprised if he's cut.
Blueandgold Posted January 15, 2014 Report Posted January 15, 2014 Why the hell did McPherson sign there? I've always said the guy is in the game to collect a paycheque. Why play when he can collect the pay? He was happy backing up AC for years. Now he'll be happy backing up Tate & BLM... if he even makes it to training camp. Won't be surprised if he's cut. Probably because he wants to play professional football?
Mr Dee Posted January 15, 2014 Report Posted January 15, 2014 I see Hufnagel bringing in McPherson as insurance. He has Tate and Bo but, as we all know, Tate has had physical problems, and that would leave only Mitchell as his go to QB. Hufnagel has learned to stock his QB cupboard with guys who have had some experience and there are not too many who can hold that clipboard as well as McPherson. It's a good move by Hufnagel for Calgary. Let's see how Austin handles his situation for Hamilton.
iso_55 Posted January 15, 2014 Report Posted January 15, 2014 Why the hell did McPherson sign there? I've always said the guy is in the game to collect a paycheque. Why play when he can collect the pay? He was happy backing up AC for years. Now he'll be happy backing up Tate & BLM... if he even makes it to training camp. Won't be surprised if he's cut. Probably because he wants to play professional football? That's not playing. More like standing.
iso_55 Posted January 15, 2014 Report Posted January 15, 2014 Something about Austin. He seems confident but arrogant. Like no matter who plays in his system he thinks he will win. I can also see him eat Dan LeFevour alive if he falters as the starter in Hamilton & they lose some games they should have won. Hank at times felt his wrath but I also think he let it roll off his back most time because he's been around for so long.
Brandon Posted January 15, 2014 Report Posted January 15, 2014 Why the hell did McPherson sign there? I've always said the guy is in the game to collect a paycheque. Why play when he can collect the pay? He was happy backing up AC for years. Now he'll be happy backing up Tate & BLM... if he even makes it to training camp. Won't be surprised if he's cut. Why would they sign him to only cut him in training camp? Why wouldn't you want him as a third stringer? He's good on short yardage , knows the league and has good athletic ability. Great move by the stamps.
iso_55 Posted January 15, 2014 Report Posted January 15, 2014 The Stamps may want to go in a different direction now that Tate & BLM are under contract. Maybe Huff signed McPherson thinking he may lose one of those guys. Just because a player is under contract in January doesn't mean he'll make it to training camp. I agree it is a good move but in the CFL nothing is written in stone.
Jacquie Posted January 15, 2014 Report Posted January 15, 2014 The Stamps may want to go in a different direction now that Tate & BLM are under contract. Maybe Huff signed McPherson thinking he may lose one of those guys. Just because a player is under contract in January doesn't mean he'll make it to training camp. I agree it is a good move but in the CFL nothing is written in stone. Why would Hufnagel think he might lose either Tate or Mitchell?
iso_55 Posted January 15, 2014 Report Posted January 15, 2014 Not lose, Jacquie. Trade. As in trade Drew Tate. The only sure thing I see is that BLM is the only qb who will certainly be with the Stamps for the long term. He's 23 with a huge upside. Tate's 29. He has had injury troubles, has probably reached his full potential as a player & can be a hot head on the field. The Stamps can get a lot for him in a trade when they believe that BLM is ready to be a full time starter. On the flip side, maybe McPherson 30, is the one ultimately let go. With two & perhaps 3 starting qbs, things are going to be interesting again in Calgary.
Jacquie Posted January 15, 2014 Report Posted January 15, 2014 Not lose, Jacquie. Trade. As in trade Drew Tate. The only sure thing I see is that BLM is the only qb who will certainly be with the Stamps for the long term. He's 23 with a huge upside. Tate's 29. He has had injury troubles, has probably reached his full potential as a player & can be a hot head on the field. The Stamps can get a lot for him in a trade when they believe that BLM is ready to be a full time starter. On the flip side, maybe McPherson 30, is the one ultimately let go. With two & perhaps 3 starting qbs, things are going to be interesting again in Calgary. Read your other post. You said lose, not trade. I still would like to know what Hufnagel has said or done that makes people think Mitchell is ahead of Tate on the depth chart. blitzmore 1
iso_55 Posted January 15, 2014 Report Posted January 15, 2014 Jacquie, please read my post from 5:18 pm yesterday where I speculated Drew Tate would eventually be traded. Hufnagel refuses to say if Tate is the starter. Whenever he is asked by the media who is the starter he says he has a few months yet to consider his options. Both Tate & BLM said yesterday in separate interviews on CHQR radio that they expect to go to camp & do the best they can do to compete for the starting qb spot. Huff hasn't made any mention of a pecking order at all this off season as to who is the starter & who isn't. It looks to be a real competition this coming June starting at training camp.
Atomic Posted January 15, 2014 Report Posted January 15, 2014 I think Calgary is planning on starting the season with BLM as starter and Tate as the backup. In that case, McPherson is probably there to run short yardage because you don't want to risk it with Tate. It's not like they need to put a developmental guy at the third spot when their starter is 23. iso_55 1
17to85 Posted January 15, 2014 Report Posted January 15, 2014 Not lose, Jacquie. Trade. As in trade Drew Tate. The only sure thing I see is that BLM is the only qb who will certainly be with the Stamps for the long term. He's 23 with a huge upside. Tate's 29. He has had injury troubles, has probably reached his full potential as a player & can be a hot head on the field. The Stamps can get a lot for him in a trade when they believe that BLM is ready to be a full time starter. On the flip side, maybe McPherson 30, is the one ultimately let go. With two & perhaps 3 starting qbs, things are going to be interesting again in Calgary. Read your other post. You said lose, not trade. I still would like to know what Hufnagel has said or done that makes people think Mitchell is ahead of Tate on the depth chart. Iso just doesn't like Tate so therefore it's BLM all the way. He does that from time to time, projects his owns opinions as being shared by the GMs around the league. Simple fact is that Hufnagel has treated Tate like his starter a hell of a lot even when Glenn was playing well and Tate was always getting injured. Just don't see Calgary starting the season with anyone but Tate behind centre.
Mr Dee Posted January 15, 2014 Report Posted January 15, 2014 Not to worry, according to the recent signings, we have our own Tate for him to dislike. LB Kenny Tate from Maryland.
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