Zach Collaros was a coveted prize ahead of the CFLs upcoming free agency period
on February 15.
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season began early when the Toronto Argonauts chose to release their backup
quarterback Wednesday. But, ultimately, the 25-year-old Cincinnati product came
to a quick decision on his future, as Collaros signed a deal with the Hamilton
Tiger-Cats that will have him in Steeltown through 2016. The team announced
later in the day that they had released their incumbent QB Henry Burris, who has
since been offered a substantial multi-year deal by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers,
according to TSNs Farhan Lalji. “I cant wait to work with [Hamilton head coach
Kent Austin], and the talent [Hamilton] already have on their roster,” Collaros
told TSN Thursday, before flying to Hamilton for a team physical and press
conference Friday morning. Both Hamilton and Winnipeg contacted Collaros hours
after he was released by the Argos. Collaros left the negotiations to his
agents, Mike Simon and Greg Diulus, and decided to focus on discussing his
potential place in both the Ticats and Bombers offence. Collaros said speaking
with Austin, the Grey Cup-winning quarterback and head coach, was like
revisiting his college recruitment process. After Austin first spoke to Collaros
Wednesday, the quarterback told TSN he was leaning "heavily" toward signing with
Hamilton. Collaros came to a decision Wednesday night. “It wasnt a long process.
It was kind of a crazy 24 hours. I couldnt be happier where I am,” Collaros
said. “Coach Austin is an unbelievable coach. “We talked pretty extensively, and
he did a really good job of recruiting. Who hes worked with, obviously the
numbers the quarterbacks under him have put up, and the success hes had winning
games; it was kind of a no brainer when it came down to it.” Winnipeg was long
considered the frontrunner to sign Collaros, especially after Ottawa Redblacks
GM Marcel Desjardins insisted he would take no free agents during Decembers
dispersal draft —opting instead for veteran quarterback Kevin Glenn, and B.C.s
Thomas DeMarco - and Calgary re-signed both Drew Tate and Bo Levi Mitchell.
Nevertheless, several CFL sources insisted Hamiltons interest in Collaros
extended back before the Ticats advanced to the 101st Grey Cup. And now that
Austin has signed the player he wants, 38-year-old Henry Burris is looking for a
new starting job, again. “The first thing I would say is [Burris] is a little
sad,” Burriss agent Chris Gittings told TSN. Gittings said there had been
discussions “off and on” between the Ticats and Burris about a new contract
before the start of the 2013 season. “[Burris] understands how professional
football works, and coming up on free agency we were prepared that anything
could happen. It just means in [Burriss] amazing career he is going to have a
new chapter.” Austin spoke directly to Burris about his release Thursday
morning, but the veteran pivot didnt share Austins reasoning, if any, to his
agent. Burris threw nearly 5,000 yards in 2013, despite sharing snaps with Dan
LeFervour and Jeremiah Masoli. But Gittings never heard Burris express any
frustrations. “Kent does a good job in that system, and there is a lot to like
about it in terms of rotating quarterbacks,” Gittings said. “I never heard any
complaining from Henry about it. You just dont hear any complaints from Henry,
period." After being traded by Calgary before the 2012 season, Burris threw
10,292 yards, tossing 67 touchdowns and 37 interceptions in two season in
southern Ontario. “Look at how [Burris] has played over the last two years,"
Gittings said. "Look at how he played in the Eastern Final [against Toronto].
That doesnt lie. It is tough to say its an exaggeration. He has played among the
top quarterbacks in the CFL year in and year out, and the last two years have
been fantastic years from him.” Gittings did not deny widely-reported interest
from the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, and insisted other teams have shown interest in
Burris, although he would not name or number any other suitors. “For any team
out there that is looking to get a starting quarterback or upgrade their
starting quarterback position you would think they would be interested in
Henry,” Gittings said. Nonetheless, Collaross arrival in Hamilton does not
necessarily mean he is automatically the Ticats starter. Austin did not
explicitly tell Collaros where he falls on Hamiltons quarterback depth chart,
which still includes LeFevour, and Masoli, as well as former NFLers Stephen
McGee and Brian Brohm. “[Austin] really didnt discuss [who Hamiltons starter
will be],” Collaros said. “It was just moreso: ‘We want you here in Hamilton,
and ‘We think its a good situation for you.” Although the market for starting
pivots this CFL offseason was admittedly slim, Collaross stock rose with several
impressive displays in 2013. With Toronto star quarterback Ricky Ray out with a
knee then shoulder injury, Collaros started seven games, appeared in 14 games,
and threw 2,316 yards with 14 touchdowns and six interceptions. He led Toronto
to a league-record four-game, road win streak between late August and late
September. After his obligations in Hamilton Friday, Collaros will head back to
his offseason home in Ohio, but will immediately commit time to return to
Hamilton in the spring to start his work with Austin and Ticats offensive
coordinator Tommy Condell. “Im looking forward to meeting anybody and getting to
work,” Collaros said.
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