The Calgary Stampeders won’t be in the CFL playoffs for the first time since 2004.
On Saturday, they’ll face another team that won’t be in the post-season party, the Edmonton Elks.
Though this game doesn’t mean a thing in the standings, some players want to make an impression.
Quarterback Matt Shiltz is one of those players.
Head coach Dave Dickenson hinted it’s likely Shiltz will get the start against the Elks on Saturday.
“Definitely feel like I gave Matt more reps today,” Dickenson said.
“I do think he had a good series and a half in B.C. I certainly feel like we have options but yeah, I’m definitely looking to give Matt more reps this week and see where it goes from there.”
Excited for the opportunity
Shiltz signed with the Stamps as a free agent in the off-season but missed a good chunk of the year after suffering an ankle injury in practice.
If Dickenson does give him the nod, it …