Joey Elliott gains another life

[TBieber]

Signed to the Ottawa Redblacks practice roster.

[Floyd]

Signed to RedBlacks practice roster...  only a matter of time before he's the starter!

[Tracker]

Ottawa officially in freefall.

[Fatty Liver]

Signed to the Ottawa Redblacks practice roster.

 

Max Hall must be turning down CFL job offers.

[Floyd]

 

Signed to the Ottawa Redblacks practice roster.

 

Max Hall must be turning down CFL job offers.

 

 

Still trying to dial the phone with his noodle arm.

[Blueandgold]

I was just thinking last night that I can't fathom Brink still being employed while Elliot isn't. Maybe we'll see him start a few games this year.

[FrostyWinnipeg]

Good for Joe but Burris is #1, 2, 3 there.

[Mr Dee]

Signed to RedBlacks practice roster...  only a matter of time before he's the starter!

 

Look for two POTW awards to be taken up up by Joey!

[iso_55]

It is desperation time in Ottawa. 

[mfranc]

Quite pathetic.  You think Desjardins would be able to find a younger more promising QB to put on his Practice Roster but apparently this isn't the case.

[TBieber]

Likely wanted to have another CFL experienced guy in case Burris gets injured. With DeMarco out for the year they didn't have that anymore.

[Nasty Nate]

They must know Joey is moody and somewhat egomaniacal - a perfect fit to work behind Burris!

[17to85]

Quite pathetic.  You think Desjardins would be able to find a younger more promising QB to put on his Practice Roster but apparently this isn't the case.

This isn't a development move, this is about getting someone with some experience as your backup since your actual backup is on the IR for the season. Surprised he went with Elliott over Hall since Hall more recently had played but you had to think a move like this was coming. 

[TBURGESS]

Ottawa needed some CFL experience at backup QB.  Personally, I think Elliott's better than Hall.

[17to85]

I think he's better too, but Hall at least got some starts last year and went through training camp with the Bombers. Did Elliott even get to a training camp this year?

[FrostyWinnipeg]

I think he's better too, but Hall at least got some starts last year and went through training camp with the Bombers. Did Elliott even get to a training camp this year?

Not that I know of.

[Brandon]

Wasn't Elliott with BC for training camp?

[DR. CFL]

Those critical of this move should ask themselves, what does Winnipeg do if Willy goes down for the remainder if the season?

[Guest]

Those critical of this move should ask themselves, what does Winnipeg do if Willy goes down for the remainder if the season?

Start Brohm or Marve ?

 

Personally I think this is a lazy move by Ottawa (O'Brien and Carder could use some reps, you know to actually develop). One of my only issues with the CFL for years has been how some players only stick around due to their experience within the league.

[Fatty Liver]

 

Those critical of this move should ask themselves, what does Winnipeg do if Willy goes down for the remainder if the season?

Start Brohm or Marve ?

 

Personally I think this is a lazy move by Ottawa (O'Brien and Carder could use some reps, you know to actually develop). One of my only issues with the CFL for years has been how some players only stick around due to their experience within the league.

 

Rookie QB's don't need that kind of learning experience.  Ottawa has to get some victories on the chart or the fan-base will turn off.

[DR. CFL]

Players like Banks and Kuale ? Most HCs want the sense of comfort and security afforded by experiences players especially at the QB spot. It doesn't always work out but it seems to be the most common practice

[Guest]

 

 

Those critical of this move should ask themselves, what does Winnipeg do if Willy goes down for the remainder if the season?

Start Brohm or Marve ?

 

Personally I think this is a lazy move by Ottawa (O'Brien and Carder could use some reps, you know to actually develop). One of my only issues with the CFL for years has been how some players only stick around due to their experience within the league.

 

Rookie QB's don't need that kind of learning experience.  Ottawa has to get some victories on the chart or the fan-base will turn off.

 

Does Elliott guarantee them anymore wins though ?

and realistically is he even better than O'Brien or Carder ?

Therein lies the issue for me.

 

Players like Banks and Kuale ? Most HCs want the sense of comfort and security afforded by experiences players especially at the QB spot. It doesn't always work out but it seems to be the most common practice

Way too common IMO.

[17to85]

 

Those critical of this move should ask themselves, what does Winnipeg do if Willy goes down for the remainder if the season?

Start Brohm or Marve ?

 

Personally I think this is a lazy move by Ottawa (O'Brien and Carder could use some reps, you know to actually develop). One of my only issues with the CFL for years has been how some players only stick around due to their experience within the league.

 

There have been a whole pile of qbs who were thrown into the fire too early and been ruined as prospects because of it. Not everyone is a Ricky Ray who can come in immediately and start. Most of them need time to learn before they're ready to take over. 

[TBieber]

 

Those critical of this move should ask themselves, what does Winnipeg do if Willy goes down for the remainder if the season?

Start Brohm or Marve ?

 

Personally I think this is a lazy move by Ottawa (O'Brien and Carder could use some reps, you know to actually develop). One of my only issues with the CFL for years has been how some players only stick around due to their experience within the league.

 

 

Welcome to professional football. The NFL is littered with experienced guys who keep finding work.

[Mike]

The phoenix rises from the ashes.

 

The man.

 

The legend.