Dominique Davis wins battle to be Winnipeg Blue Bombers backup quarterback

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have decided to go with a familiar face instead of experience behind Matt Nichols.

Dominique Davis will enter the season as the team’s backup quarterback after beating out CFL veteran Dan LeFevour for the gig.

“I think he’s shown a good command of the offence,” Bombers head coach Mike O’Shea said.

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“Everybody has noted a steady improvement since he first got here. He understands the playbook inside and out. He makes good reads and good decisions.”

Davis has spent the last two seasons with the Bombers. The 27-year-old started just one game during that time, completing 16 of 25 passes for 169 yards.

LeFevour arrived in Winnipeg in February, bringing with him 2,449 career passing yards with 11 touchdowns. He also has 788 rushing yards for 11 touchdowns.

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The Bombers open their season July 1 in Regina against the Saskatchewan Roughriders.