Welcome to Overreaction Monday, where we look back on the previous week’s action and root out some angles that could be prone to hot takes that might be a tad over the top. Either from fans and the media in general or, maybe just specifically me.

Then, I’ll render a verdict as to whether I think it’s an “overreaction,” a “fair” assessment, or if it’s “too soon to tell.”

This week, has a new power-back king risen? And cards close to the vest on a couple of back-up quarterbacks.

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IS NOW THE TIME FOR A CHANGE?

That was an absolutely excruciating loss for Ottawa on Sunday night.

In control at the half, with chances to pull away even more early in the third, the winless REDBLACKS wound up with a 36-34 overtime loss to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.

“Well, that’s it. Gotta go with McLeod Bethel-Thompson next week.”

THE VERDICT: Overreaction.

I understand that sentiment. The team is oh-and-six. Frustration is high. But quarterback Jake Maier played well against Winnipeg.

An end zone shot that he’d like back, sure. But a guy who goes 30/40 for 344 yards and a touchdown is not playing the position poorly.

A lot happened to lead Ottawa to this loss. Some of those mistakes were Maier’s. But lots of........

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