It turns out Charles Roberts isn't the only jokester on the Blue Bombers roster.
Slotback Milt Stegall had tongue firmly planted in cheek Friday when he was asked about his quest to break the CFL's all-time touchdown record.
Stegall is two TDs away from tying the record of 137 shared by former running backs George Reed and Mike Pringle heading into Saturday's game against Calgary (TSN, 7 p.m., ET).
``That's all I care about is the record,'' he said. ``If I don't get it, I'm quitting man.''
But seriously, folks.
``It'll be nice to break the record, but if I don't it's no big deal,'' said Stegall, repeating that his goal is to win a Grey Cup for the first time in his 12-year career.
Stegall missed last week's game with a knee injury, but he'll suit up Saturday.
The Bombers (8-8) have already clinched a playoff spot for the first time since 2003, but post-season positioning in the East Division hasn't yet been decided.
The Toronto Argonauts lead the East with a 10-6 record and are followed by Montreal at 9-7.
Winnipeg, which finishes the regular season in B.C., won the season series against Toronto but lost the series against Montreal.
The Stampeders (10-7) have secured second place in the West Division and all their starters are expected to play Saturday before the team heads off for a bye week.
That sets up a showdown for the CFL rushing title between Calgary running back Joffrey Reynolds and Roberts.
Reynolds leads the way with 1,467 yards. Roberts is 58 yards back at 1,409 yards while Montreal's Robert Edwards is third at 1,062 yards.
Earlier this month, Roberts played a prank by posting a message on a fan website saying he was going to retire after the season.
Bombers head coach Doug Berry got him back this week when he called Roberts into his office and told him he was going to sit him out against the Stamps.
After Roberts's eyes bugged out, Berry told him he was joking.
While Roberts is within grasp of a second straight rushing title, he doesn't view it as a done deal.
``I've got a game in hand (over Reynolds), but that really doesn't mean a thing,'' said Roberts. ``We play two tough teams coming up and it's going to be difficult to get the rushing title, but I'm going to try my (best).''
Defensive tackle Doug Brown said the Bombers defence will also be pulling out all the stops against the Stamps, who hammered them 43-9 on Sept. 15.
Calgary racked up 522 yards total offence in that game, including 238 yards along the ground.
``It's a character test for this game,'' said Brown. ``Whether you're willing to accept what they did to us and let it happen again or whether you stand up for yourself.''
The last two games are also crucial to earn some all-round respect, he said.
The Bombers opened the season with a 5-2 record, but fell apart because of injuries and poor play.
``We're starting to turn around that big slide we had in the middle of the season,'' said Brown, whose team has won three of its last five games. ``It's important that we pick it up at this time of the season and carry that on into the post-season.''