WINNIPEG — Chris Streveler will make his first start in almost five years, but the Blue Bombers quarterback isn’t feeling any nerves as the team continues to seek its first win of the season.
Streveler replaces Zach Collaros, whom Winnipeg head coach Mike O’Shea said won’t dress for Friday’s home game against the Ottawa Redblacks because of a thorax injury. He is “close” to being ready, but Terry Wilson will be the backup.
“I just really have an appreciation for these opportunities, for these moments,” Streveler said. “Honestly, every day I get to put the pads on I just take a moment and feel thankful for getting to play this game. It's not an opportunity I take lightly.” On Winnipeg’s first possession of overtime, Streveler was hit while attempting a pass to Nic Demski in the end zone and the ball was picked off by Stampeders defensive back Demerio Houston. Rene Paredes then booted a 52-yard field goal for the Calgary victory.
Wolitarsky knows Collaros and Streveler have different personalities and styles, but he has confidence in both their skillsets. “So there's an element of being smart at times. But again, I play the game the way that I play it and I'm not going to change that no matter what.” Ottawa starting quarterback Dru Brown may get a mixed reaction from Winnipeg fans. Brown spent the previous three seasons as a backup with the Bombers before being traded to the Redblacks in January and then signed to a two-year deal before he became a free agent.
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