B.C. giving Adams Jr. the start, but their problems run deeper than the quarterback position
That’s the best way to describe the B.C. Lions 36-9 loss to the Saskatchewan Roughriders at Mosaic Stadium in Regina on Saturday night.Instead, it turned out to be a laugher as the Lions lost for the third time in four games.Maybe by playing the quarterback who was at the helm for that early season success as head coach Rick Campbell announced after Monday’s practice that Vernon Adams Jr. will start against the Montreal Alouettes this Saturday at B.C. Place .
The game Saturday is meaningless in terms of the standings for both teams. The Als will no doubt rest some of their regulars as they get set to host the Eastern Final on Nov. 9 while the Lions have no such luxury despite knowing they will be travelling to either Regina or Winnipeg on Nov. 2 for the Western Semi-Final.
Part of the issue is that expectations were so high — never mind the pressure of a contract that will see Rourke get paid More than $1.5 million in the next two years. Mistakes eat at him not only on a personal level but also one in which he feels he let the team down. Rourke admits he is his own worst critic and the ability to reset and refocus after not meeting his expectations has been a challenge.
“If Vernon changes it up and we have a good energy going, we will roll with whatever gives us the best chance in the playoffs,” said Campbell. “I think it’s our football team as a whole — coaches and players. It’s offense, defense and special teams that are not playing well enough. It’s not a quarterback issue in my opinion but sometimes a change of energy can provide a spark. But I was very clear with our guys. If they think with Vernon coming in that it’s just going to suddenly change because of him, that’s not going to happen,” said Campbell.
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