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Collaros was actually the better quarterback in the game and the next season he threw 25 touchdown passes and only five interceptions before blowing out his knee late in the season.

He’s never really been the same since, battling injuries, including at least two concussions, over next the four seasons.

But there are those who believe the greatness is still there.

“He was an amazing player in this league before that happened, so I’m happy to see him back here playing,” Mitchell said. “Unfortunately, I just hope he has a terrible game (Sunday).”

It has been a tumultuous year for the Bombers at quarterback. They were 7-2 under No. 1 Matt Nichols, but he suffered a season-ending injury on Aug. 15.

They were 3-5 under No. 2 Chris Streveler, who is one of the best runners in the league but has trouble throwing downfield. Streveler might well be starting on Sunday had he not suffered a reported broken foot and ankle sprain on Oct. 19 in Calgary.

His status is still unclear for Sunday’s game, though he is on the roster.

“If Matt Nichols was playing, they’d run the same offence as with Zach Collaros,” Dickenson said.

“For Zach, Matt, a lot of quarterbacks in the league, they can do a lot of things, they’re very similar but Streveler is just his own unique animal.”

With Collaros at the controls, the Bombers will have a better chance of matching Mitchell’s efficiency. It’s pretty clear the moment won’t scare Collaros and his teammates will enjoy the calmness he says was instilled by his parents, and the coaches along the way in his football career.