Jake Maier to regain starting QB position for Stampeders [Video]

Jake Maier was back at practice with the Calgary Stampeders this week, taking first team reps. 

Maier was benched on Saturday for the Labour Day Classic against the Edmonton Elks, but he’ll be back behind centre on Saturday as the Stamps take on the Montreal Alouettes.

Maier says it wasn’t easy to watch from the sidelines, but he’ll learn and move on.

“Feels good to be practicing again,” said the fourth-year quarterback.

“At the end of the day, my feelings about the situation, in my opinion, they don’t really matter.  I think what matters is what’s best for the team and what’s going to allow us to play well.”

“It’s been a while since we played well, so that’s going to be the focus.”

Needs to be better

The Stampeders are 4-8 on the season and Maier knows he has to play better in order for the Stamps to have success.

“The quarterback position …