Rick Zamperin ?@rickzamperin 3m3 minutes ago Zach Collaros is practicing today with the #Ticats but no official word on whether he'll start Friday vs #Eskimos#CFL#HamOnt
steve milton ?@miltonatthespec 1h1 hour ago Masoli not on field for #Ticats. Collaros running installation drills. #CFL
steve milton ?@miltonatthespec 19m19 minutes ago Gable now on field, kneeling on sidelines with helmet. Ditto Banks. #CFL#Ticats
steve milton ?@miltonatthespec 34m34 minutes ago Simoni Lawrence now on field, but in a hoodie, without helmet. Just observing, apparently. #Ticats#CFL
Yes, it is a team option if he is allowed or not to practice.
“Under the policy, a suspended player cannot participate in games. It is up to their Club to determine whether that player can participate in other team activities, such as practices and meetings.”
[i][b]"Zach Collaros returned to Tiger-Cats practice today after missing the last two games with a concussion.
The quarterback remains in the concussion protocol, but could be cleared to play as early as tomorrow if there aren’t any setbacks.
Collaros says aside from the concussion, “there was another issue going on too that was related to it and causing some pain,? adding it was similar to the concussion he suffered during the 2014 season.
Head coach Kent Austin says Collaros will start on Friday against Edmonton if he is fit to do so."[/b][/i]
If Zach can start...great.
But if he can not...I give full marks to Masoli.
Dam proud of the way he has rebounded from where he was >not long ago.
Good on him. :thup: :thup: :thup:
Masoli reminds me of Tony Curcillo, the old TiCat quarterback/ linebacker. He's tough as Stelco/ Dofasco nails! It is nice to have 2 experienced quarterbacks to rely on come playoff time.
I'm okay with the CFL record holder for most consecutive passes completed in one game starting against the team he set the record against. If Zach's not ready to go or if he's unable to get things going throw JM in there. Complete confidence in the guy!
steve milton ?@miltonatthespec 16m16 minutes ago Collaros on field in helmet and practice uniform. We'll see if he takes snaps: if so: likely there's your starter vs. #Eskimos. #Ticats#CFL
steve milton ?@miltonatthespec 8m8 minutes ago Collaros is taking snaps. Have to assume he's starting Friday vs. #Esks.
Wow! Does Hamilton have the start of a (mini) QB controversy ?
Been a long time since we have had this level of confidence in the depth of our QBs. Got to be a good thing. Maybe we will see Jeremiah come in with some run packages, or play action pass packages Wouldn't that be a nice change of pace.
I still like seeing Matthews come in on the short yarders. Limit the pounding on Zach and Jeremiah.
Drew EdwardsVerified account ?@scratchingpost 1m1 minute ago #Ticats QB @ZCollaros7 taking first teams reps again today. He's starting vs. #Esks. #CFL
[b][i]Ticats quarterback Zach Collaros took first team reps for the third straight day on Wednesday meaning he’s expected to start Friday against the Edmonton Eskimos.
Linebacker Simoni Lawrence as well as receivers Terrence Toliver and Andy Fantuz – all of whom are nicked up – practiced in their normal spots and are expected to play.
The only significant change the Ticats are expected to make – beyond the one at quarterback – would see the return of American Terrence Campbell to right tackle. Rookie Canadian Brandon Revenberg played that spot in the win over Ottawa last week.
Canadian special teamer Jay Langa, who has missed several weeks due to injury, also looks ready to return.[/i][/b]
And precisely why Zach should be starting ahead of Masoli - not that I’m knocking Jeremiah and the job that he’s done - but Zach IS the starter. Whatever other nagging injury seemed to be ailing him in those last 2-3 games that he played apparently has disappeared too which is GREAT news! I’m looking forward to seeing Collaros back on the field leading the charge to first place in the division!
The O-Line has to do a much better job protecting him. I don't want to see Zach get hurt, like he did against Calgary again, because he got poor protection.
I'm concerned that Zach doesn't seem to be able to avoid tackles like Masoli and is more vulnerable to injuries. Masoli is tougher and runs better and can avoid tackles. But Zach seems to manage and see the game better. :cowboy:
