The Saskatchewan Roughriders, mired in a two game losing skid, have acquired veteran quarterback Michael Bishop from the Toronto Argos in exchange for a conditional draft pick. Expect either Marcus Crandell or Steven Jyles to be traded or released in the days to come.
Does this constitute pushing the panic button? Well, I don't know - can Bishop throw to himself? Without a serious upgrade at receiver, all this means is passes will now be dropped 50 yards downfield, instead of 20 yards.
However, at least the Riders are acknowledging the importance of having a quarterback who can stretch the field with his arm, and his legs. Hey, didn't we have a guy like that around here recently? Kerry something-or-other?
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What's easier to acquire, a quarterback or a receiver?
Until we cut Crandell we now have on the QB depth chart, 2 guys who could not beat out Kerry Joseph for for a starting position. Bishop couldn't beat a 40 year old Damon Allen out of the starting job. 7 years as a Backup. Brutal.
Inexperienced receivers are a dime a dozen in the states. Ones with CFL experience are harder to trade for. Although I hear Jason French might be available?
Agreed, Bishop is not going to be the saviour. But I suppose he is an upgrade on what we were getting out of Crandell.
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