Will Saturday’s start against the Riders be Jake Maier’s last as a Stamp? [Video]

With Matt Shiltz still nursing a sore neck, Jake Maier gets another opportunity to start at quarterback for the Calgary Stampeders.

The veteran quarterback was benched the last two games in favour of Shiltz.

Maier has remained positive and looks forward to getting the start.

“My mentality since I’ve been here is that I was going to play every football game that I was given the ability to. … This is no different,” he said.

“Sure, I’ve been in and out of the lineup the last month or so, but yeah, we’ve got one more on the road and that’s a really fun place to play.”

Head coach and general manager Dave Dickenson says Maier is always ready when he gets the call.

“We are going there to win and I believe Jake gives us the best chance. … The guys rallied and had a great week of practice,” Dickenson …