Originally Posted by
CFLfan
The coaches aren't going to throw in a guy that's not ready, it's like a lamb to the slaughter. They see these guys every day in practice, they are out there throwing the ball, calling plays, trying to learn plays, getting used to the faster, stronger defenses and guys that have played in the NFL and tier 1 NCAA.
If the guys isn't ready in practice, he's not going to be ready in a game.
It's not about the CFL not giving Canadians a chance, it's the fact they just aren't prepared for the pros, same with ex-NCAA guys, some just aren't ready.
When you have 5 QBs and the other guys are just so much better in practice you have to go with the better guys and get down to 3 QBs. Your backups have to be prepared to go into a game if the starter goes down. If you keep a QB just because he's Canadian and he's not at the pro-level, you are hurting him and your team.
The QB coach, the O coach and the head coach are out there to pick the best 3 QBs, they don't care what passport he has.