Riders coach/GM Chris Jones continues to use quarterback rotation
TORONTO — Chris Jones is again taking a unique approach to keeping the Saskatchewan Roughriders relevant in the ultra-competitive West Division.
The Riders’ head coach/GM has shuffled his quarterbacks on consecutive games, rotating Canadian starter Brandon Bridge with backup David Watford. Despite the lack of continuity under centre, Saskatchewan (2-2) has split those contests and remains tied for second in the West with Edmonton and Winnipeg, two points behind front-running Calgary (3-0).
Zach Collaros opened the season as Saskatchewan’s starter. But he suffered a concussion in a 40-17 loss to Ottawa on June 21 and remains on the six-game injured list.
Bridge, of Mississauga, Ont., started both games but was replaced by Watford each time. The duo was a combined 18-of-40 passing for 219 yards with a TD and four interceptions in Saskatchewan’s 23-17 loss to Montreal on June 30.