{
  "id": 18396746,
  "title": "O’Shea mum on Bombers’ starter",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/oshea-mum-on-bombers-starter",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-05T23:25:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/2026/11/05/oshea-mum-on-bombers-starter"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "All indications suggest that Dru Brown will be the starting quarterback for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in Saturday's Eastern final against the Montreal Alouettes. The team has billed the $5.77 per four-week subscription plan, with a price increase to $19.95 per four weeks after 52 weeks. The subscription is available to new and qualified returning subscribers only, with ability to cancel at any time.\n\nHead coach Mike O'Shea was tight-lipped about the team's roster situation, stating, \"I don’t see any point in talking about the roster before we have to.\" He confirmed that Brown was among the starters during Thursday's practice, while Zach Collaros remained on the sidelines due to rib injuries. O'Shea did not provide details on Collaros' participation in Wednesday's closed practice.\n\nIf the evidence holds true, Brown is poised to lead the team on Saturday in the Eastern final (3 p.m. kickoff). Brown's capabilities at the quarterback position have been acknowledged by receiver Nic Demski, who believes Brown is more than capable of leading the team. Brown himself expressed confidence in his abilities, stating, \"I think Dru is definitely capable of leading this team at the quarterback position, if that’s the direction it goes.\"\n\nDespite Brown's three turnovers in last week's semifinal, the Bombers managed a 25-22 victory over the Toronto Argonauts. Collaros, although unable to play, demonstrated his value by offering support from the sidelines. Brown acknowledged that he needs to improve, especially against a strong opponent like Montreal, but remains focused on the task at hand, saying, \"At the end of the day, it’s a football game. Obviously, the circumstances are different because if you lose you go home. But I don’t necessarily think that you need to think about it like that.\"",
  "summary": "All signs point to Dru Brown starting at quarterback. But if you think Winnipeg Blue Bombers head coach Mike O’Shea is going to confirm that publicly any earlier than he […]",
  "key_points": [
    "Dru Brown to start for Winnipeg Blue Bombers in Eastern final.",
    "Head coach Mike O'Shea tight-lipped about roster details.",
    "Zach Collaros out with rib injury, Brown confirmed as starter."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}