Banks, a four-year CFL pro, was one of Kevin Glenn's backups last season and was battling for that job again this season.
In a pre-season game last week against Hamilton, Banks completed one of seven passes for only four yards. He also had two interceptions.
In Montreal, he will compete with Marcus Brady for the backup role behind Anthony Calvillo.
Kingsbury, who spent last season with Buffalo of the NFL but didn't play, is highly regarded by the Bombers.
''We were able to acquire a skilled quarterback that we have evaluated and liked for some time,'' general manager Brendan Taman said in a statement. ''We like the abilities he brings to our offence.''
Kingsbury was drafted by New England in 2003, spent the following season on the New Orleans practice roster and joined the New York Jets in 2005, where he played in one game.
so who do u people think won this deal?
personally, i think the bombers won it for getting anything for banks..haha
I don't know which team came out on top but Popp has shown time and time again that he knows what the players are capable of doing....My money in on him.
...like all trades only time will tell...if Kingsbury does well then for sure the BBs come out on top....if he bombs al a Shaun King then they gave away Banks for nothing...
I think the Bombers, mainly because Banks has shown nothing, when he had a chance, whereas this new guy might be good, but if not, it doesn't matter. Its not like anyone builds a team around their backup QB
As an Als fan, normally I have faith in Popp, but man does this look like a bad trade to me. I'm hoping that Popp sees something no one else sees, and that events prove him right, but I'm not optimistic.
I'm telling you dis, this is an old Don Matthews ploy, pick up a couple guys from your opponents, squeeze what you can out of them, and kick em to the curb.
....Bombers got SOMETHING for Brad Banks.....Bombers win trade..my question is ....Popp must be getting desperate to want a 'Tee Martin' type qb. on his roster....but who knows he might work out for the Als. in the looooong run..... :roll: