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Most memorably, Bridge twice missed Naaman Roosevelt on plays that should have resulted in Saskatchewan touchdowns.

Collaros would have made both of those throws.

The Roughriders’ blueprint for 2018 — rely on the defence and hope that the offence minimizes mistakes — was fed into a shredder on that November day.

Fast forward to February. The Roughriders are still without an established second option.

They did sign Cody Fajardo during the early days of the free-agency period, but the bulk of his CFL experience is as a short-yardage specialist.

David Watford — last season’s No. 3 quarterback — is under contract but he, like Fajardo, is untested.

Surely, the Roughriders cannot proceed in this fashion if they have aspirations of once again hosting a playoff game.

They have expressed some interest in two veteran free agents — Travis Lulay and Kevin Glenn — but, as of Tuesday, a deal had not been consummated.

Lulay, like Collaros, is susceptible to injuries. Perhaps the demonstrated fragility of both passers would create a situation whereby they are best suited to work together. If Plan A is unavailable, enter Plan B. And vice versa.

Glenn, nearing 40, would also be a viable option. Throughout a CFL career that dates back to 2001, he has been adaptable to any situation. As recently as 2017, he threw for 4,038 yards and 25 touchdowns with Saskatchewan.

By combining Collaros with Lulay or Glenn, the Roughriders could be passable at quarterback.