Steveler facts few know

[Jim dean]

New Bombers QB Chris Streveler has off the charts athleticism

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 Justin Dunk

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June 13, 2018

Chris Streveler is an athletic freak.

He’s turned in a 4.45-second 40-yard dash, posted a 38.5-inch vertical, and fired off a 10-foot, five-inch broad jump – all at six-foot-two, 209 pounds.

Each of the three testing results would have been top among all quarterbacks who attended the 2018 NFL Combine. But take the QB position designation away for a second, and those numbers would be high among any skill position group – and they are certainly elite for signal callers.

Every single NFL franchise had a representative at Streveler’s pro day in March and he worked out privately for the Chicago Bears but went unselected in the 2018 NFL Draft – he actually turned down NFL rookie mini-camp invites to sign in Winnipeg. The Bombers had known about Streveler for a while, putting his name on the team’s negotiation list while he was a senior at the University of South Dakota: Streveler fits the criteria offensive coordinator Paul LaPolice wants for a signal caller in his offence.

The 23-year-old was a captain and led the Coyotes to the FCS playoffs for the first time in program history as a senior. Streveler completed 65.7 per cent of his passes for 4,134 yards, 32 touchdowns against eight interceptions while rushing for 720 yards and 11 touchdowns on 168 carries (4.3 yards-per-carry-average) during 13 games in his senior season for South Dakota. For his efforts, Streveler was named an FCS first-team All-American at quarterback.

Streveler actually earned a Masters degree in sports management from the University of Minnesota prior to transferring from the Golden Gophers to South Dakota. And he was an FCS Academic All-Star team selection in Vermillion, South Dakota while working towards a Masters in kinesiology.

Athleticism, leadership, smarts and production are clearly key traits in what LaPolice looks for in quarterbacks and Streveler checked each box.

The ability to be a fast learner and absorb new information was evident by the 10-for-10, 140-yard, one touchdown performance in Winnipeg’s first pre-season game. So to was the athleticism as Streveler rushed for times for 37 yards, including a 20-yard chunk. However, there was a road bump against the B.C. Lions in the second exhibition outing and Streveler regressed, connecting on just 3-of-9 throws.

“It’s called playing against real competition,” one source said.

Streveler needs to put those quick-study academic qualities to use as he faces the Eskimos first-string defence. Winnipeg head coach Mike O’Shea said Streveler will be the No. 1 quarterback for the CFL lid-lifter in The Peg Thursday against Edmonton.

“A better QB is a phone call away. It sure seems like a major gamble,” another source added.

That’s a fair categorization of the Bombers decision, but young players, especially quarterbacks, need opportunities to develop at some point. Streveler will be the first quarterback since Anthony Calvillo with the Las Vegas Posse in 1994 to be the Week 1 starting quarterback of a CFL team straight out of university (ace stats man Steve Daniel deserves credit). Calvillo went 12-of-28 for 170 yards with three touchdown passes and more importantly no interceptions as the Posse beat the Sacramento Gold Miners 36-32.

That role of the dice worked out well for Calvillo in the end. The Bombers would take anything close to it from Streveler as he begins his CFL career.

[FidelioJet]

Would love to see a package with him.  Jets just don't seem interested in doing that though.

[Jets1958]

3 minutes ago, FidelioJet said:

Would love to see a package with him.  Jets just don't seem interested in doing that though.

I agree. The guy has incredible intangibles. But the brass must see him as a distraction 

[Anthony Jet]

Why isn’t he still in the CFL? Is it better financially to be a PS player in the NFL?

[Hex]

2 hours ago, Anthony Jet said:

Why isn’t he still in the CFL? Is it better financially to be a PS player in the NFL?

He could either start in the CFL or have a chance to play in the NFL. I would take that gamble if I was in his position.

Plus, he's on probably the most optimal team to be a PS QB on. 

[Sonny Werblin]

Has anyone done the Steveler’s mom Zach Wilson joke yet?

[Origen]

3 minutes ago, Hex said:

He could either start in the CFL or have a chance to play in the NFL. I would take that gamble if I was in his position.

Plus, he's on probably the most optimal team to be a PS QB on. 

Do you want to star in Dinner Theater in Tahoe or be an understudy on Broadway?

[Origen]

2 hours ago, Anthony Jet said:

Why isn’t he still in the CFL? Is it better financially to be a PS player in the NFL?

I think it's $6000+ a week depending upon his deal, so it's not a bad way to go through life for normal people.

[Larz]

Trade him for 2 ones 

[Hex]

3 minutes ago, Origen said:

Do you want to star in Dinner Theater in Tahoe or be an understudy on Broadway?

In this case I would have already starred in Dinner Theater in Tahoe and am deciding whether or not I should do that again or become an understudy on Broadway. I would rather do the latter.

[The Crusher]

3 minutes ago, Larz said:

Trade him for 2 ones 

Or for Geno Smith 

[Maynard13]

2 hours ago, FidelioJet said:

Would love to see a package with him.  Jets just don't seem interested in doing that though.

Would start him over Mike the hype White.  Way more athletic than cardboard Mike.  Has a good arm and has that moxie to make plays out of nothing.  Played well in preseason.  If White bombs in 1st half, does Saleh have the guts to pull him and put in Streveler. Probably not. 

[Jets1958]

2 minutes ago, Maynard13 said:

Would start him over Mike the hype White.  Way more athletic than cardboard Mike.  Has a good arm and has that moxie to make plays out of nothing.  Played well in preseason.  If Whie bombs in 1st half, does Saleh have the guts to pull him and put in Streveler. Probably not. 

Nope. It would be old joe rather than the Strev.

[Gastineau Lives]

3 minutes ago, Maynard13 said:

Has a good arm 

He really doesn't. And his throwing motion is just a shade less goofy than Tebow's

[FidelioJet]

2 minutes ago, Maynard13 said:

Would start him over Mike the hype White.  Way more athletic than cardboard Mike.  Has a good arm and has that moxie to make plays out of nothing.  Played well in preseason.  If White bombs in 1st half, does Saleh have the guts to pull him and put in Streveler. Probably not. 

I don't think Strev will be active.  Flacco will be the back up.

[Jets1958]

[FidelioJet]

He is probably very helpful on the scout team this week.  Doing his best Justin Fields impersonation.

Dude is fast and should be active if for no other reason than a spark if nothing else is working.

[Ecuadorian Jet]

2 hours ago, FidelioJet said:

Would love to see a package with him.  Jets just don't seem interested in doing that though.

not in the slightest

[Jets1958]

4 minutes ago, FidelioJet said:

He is probably very helpful on the scout team this week.  Doing his best Justin Fields impersonation.

Dude is fast and should be active if for no other reason than a spark if nothing else is working.

Yes. He’s very fast and athletic but he also has some intangibles - attitude, moxie. I would try to use him somehow.

[JetPotato]

Here's another fact some of you don't seem to know:

Streveler is not, and never will be, a full time, effective QB in the NFL. He's a gimmicky guy who can run some funky plays that you fell in live with because he had a nice day against some other 3rd stringers in an exhibition game no one was actually trying to win.

[Jets1958]

1 minute ago, JetPotato said:

Here's another fact some of you don't seem to know:

Streveler is not, and never will be, a full time, effective QB in the NFL. He's a gimmicky guy who can run some funky plays that you fell in live with because he had a nice day against some other 3rd stringers in an exhibition game no one was actually trying to win.

Third string - sure. Gimmicky and funky - not so much. Go back and look at his tape in preseason and also look at the Winnipeg championship season tape. It’s seems legit. Not saying he’s a Brady or Marino at all. But he got something going.

[JetPotato]

4 minutes ago, Jets1958 said:

Third string - sure. Gimmicky and funky - not so much. Go back and look at his tape in preseason and also look at the Winnipeg championship season tape. It’s seems legit. Not saying he’s a Brady or Marino at all. But he got something going.

The key words in your post are "preseason" and "Winnipeg".

I can drive through GW Bridge traffic faster than the average person. It doesn't mean I'm ready for a career in NASCAR.

[Maynard13]

27 minutes ago, Gastineau Lives said:

He really doesn't. And his throwing motion is just a shade less goofy than Tebow's

Neither did Billy Kilmer.  Yet look at the success he had in the NFL.

[Gastineau Lives]

1 minute ago, Maynard13 said:

Neither did Billy Kilmer.  Yet look at the success he had in the NFL.

Oh, Billy Kilmer, Billy Kilmer. If I have to hear about Billy Kilmer one more time...

Who's next, Bert Jones (I know, I know, Bert Jones actually had an incredible arm)

[Jetluv58]

39 minutes ago, Maynard13 said:

Would start him over Mike the hype White.  Way more athletic than cardboard Mike.  Has a good arm and has that moxie to make plays out of nothing.  Played well in preseason.  If White bombs in 1st half, does Saleh have the guts to pull him and put in Streveler. Probably not. 

If Mike gets hurt, who goes in? 

[Jimmy 2 Times]

If only his arm was stronger than post nine surgery Pennington. 

[Maynard13]

11 minutes ago, Gastineau Lives said:

Oh, Billy Kilmer, Billy Kilmer. If I have to hear about Billy Kilmer one more time...

Who's next, Bert Jones (I know, I know, Bert Jones actually had an incredible arm)

Yea Bert Jones. Can you imagine a Bert Jones on this team.  

[Beerfish]

He was not a great CFL QB.  His main feature in the cfl was the same as here, he could run.

A running QB is a weapon in any league and  moreso in the NFL than it ever was so I'd like the jets to be creative enough to use a guy like that.

[JTJet]

1 hour ago, FidelioJet said:

He is probably very helpful on the scout team this week.  Doing his best Justin Fields impersonation.

Dude is fast and should be active if for no other reason than a spark if nothing else is working.

I believe Zach is running scout team this week. 

[Warfish]

3 hours ago, FidelioJet said:

Would love to see a package with him.  Jets just don't seem interested in doing that though.

+1

It seems like such a no-brainer.  A little wrinkle to keep Defenses honest, and to help Mike White out.  Akin to old Brad Smith back in the day.

This O needs help, from anywhere we can get it.  I think a few Strev plays would help.  At least have him on the field a few times, amke D's have to think a bit, make them react to us for a change.  

[All Gas, No Gase]

He could be the Jet’s Taysom Hill. Line him up all over the field and stress the defense. 

[peekskill68]

3 hours ago, Gastineau Lives said:

He really doesn't. And his throwing motion is just a shade less goofy than Tebow's

He could be the 2020's version of Bobby Douglas, but I'm good with that vs. Flacco...

[HighPitch]

Hes also got 3 testicles. Each one is bigger than the other 2 combined

[DJF71]

6 hours ago, FidelioJet said:

Would love to see a package with him.  Jets just don't seem interested in doing that though.

They don't want the controversy. 

[pointman]

A third string qb doesn't get a ton of looks in practice. Let the young man fling it in a game or two. Lets find out for sure. Sure, most likely he isn't "it" but then again, there is a huge chance he is "it". Thanks for listening. Bless you. Thank you.

 

Strev for senate.