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Blue Bomber quarterback Matt Nichols still has a chip on his shoulder, but now it seems it’s connected to his funny bone.

The Bombers, fresh off a season-opening, 33-23 win over the Lions on the Left Coast, began their bye week with a Monday media availability with Nichols and defensive end Willie Jefferson.

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Jefferson showed up wearing a Snoopy T-shirt, Nichols a white hat subtly emblazoned with the words GAME MANAGER, also in white.

That’s a term used now and again to describe Nichols, or any quarterback who won’t wow you with his stats so much as put together efficient performances with limited mistakes.

For instance, B.C. quarterback Mike Reilly would not be considered a game manager. In typical fashion, Reilly tossed the ball for more than 300 yards in Saturday’s game. And lost.

Nichols, heck, every quarterback, will take the win over the numbers, every time. Some do both.

As for the hat, Nichols accepted that from his wife on Sunday.