Winnipeg Blue Bombers QB Drew Willy ready for the season

WINNIPEG — Happy and healthy, Drew Willy is prepared to play.

The Winnipeg Blue bombers quarterback has fully recovered from last year’s season ending injury. The fracture and ligament tear in Willy’s right knee knocked him out just seven weeks in.

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“I’m 100 per cent,” said Willy. “I feel great! That was my first major injury where I missed significant time. Obviously that’s tough but at the same time, you can learn from that injury.”

Winnipeg’s primary pivot will work with a new offensive coordinator this season. The Bombers hired Paul LaPolice to replace Marcel Bellefeuille who was let go following the 2015 season.

“He’s open to a lot of stuff that has been successful in the league the last three years,” said Willy.

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He will also have fresh targets on the turf. The Bombers brought in several big names through free agency like running back Andrew Harris as well as receivers Weston Dressler and Ryan Smith. The three players were added to help boost an offense that last season scored a league low 353 points.

“(There’s) obviously a ton of urgency,” said Willy. “We know everything that is going on in the organization. There’s urgency every year.”

Willy’s first chance to run a few plays with the Bombers free agent acquisitions will be next week during the team’s three-day mini-camp at Investors Group Field. Willy is not only excited for the talent the new guys will be bringing to the team but also their leadership.

“I think the chemistry will go quicker that way because these guys have been around,” said Willy. “They know what it takes.”

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