B.C. Lions count on Vernon Adams Jr. to return to beginning QB spot Saturday

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B.C. Lions head coach Rick Campbell stated after observe Tuesday that he expects Vernon Adams Jr. to be again as his workforce’s beginning quarterback after they play host to the Calgary Stampeders Saturday at B.C. Place.

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Adams (knee) has missed the previous two video games after getting harm in B.C.’s 19-9 win over the Saskatchewan Roughriders on July 22. Dane Evans (ribs) began in his place, however he was injured in final week’s 50-14 drubbing by the hands of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. Adams did costume for the previous two sport because the No. 3 quarterback however didn’t see any motion.

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Adams was a full participant at observe Tuesday. Evans didn’t participate.

It’s the second of three conferences this CFL season between B.C. (6-2) and Calgary (3-5). The Lions received the season opener in Calgary 25-15, led by Adams, who was 28-of-36 for 300 yards with two touchdowns and one interception. He additionally ran 10 occasions for 35 yards with a landing.

“So long as he retains getting into observe like he’s he’ll be the man,” Campbell stated afterwards of Adams. “He appeared good at the moment.

“I feel he’s going to maintain feeling higher as he goes. I don’t suppose he’ll be a restricted man. I feel he’s going to return again to full energy and needs to be good to go.”

Campbell stated that the Lions’ medical employees imagine that Evans can be “again prior to later,” and that “we don’t suppose it’s a long-term damage.”