It was another blow that struck the Montreal larks with the right-to-the-edge of McLeod Bethel-Thompson, but head coach Jason Maas has become a master of improvisation this season.
The quarter-back veteran will be forced to be absent for six weeks. It is therefore the replacement of the replacement, Caleb Evans, who will take the reins of the attack for a few games. A window opens for the young man, with the number one, Davis Alexander, still away.
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“Each week brings its new challenges. We consult to send the best group possible on the ground. It was nothing different this week, although the injured list was a little longer, ”said Maas in a press point on Wednesday.
The height of misfortune, a particularly intense downpour prevented the players from the lark to jump on the field to practice. Evans will take all possible rehearsals by starting on Saturday, facing the Lions of British Columbia, but he has the confidence of the organization.
“Caleb worked extremely strong,” said Maas. It has been part of our group for three years. He started and won games for us before. He brought himself up and he played very well. He was ready, and this is the direction we take now. ”
“We favored a new approach this week” – Jason Maas –
Welcome playing time
The announcement of this injury from Bethel-Thompson echoes his recent setbacks on Friday against the Edmonton Elks. The 37 -year -old man said he had trouble launching the ball. Evans took its place in the pocket in the second half.
“I am excited. It is always an honor and a privilege to play, and especially to play for a team like this. We have players who want to fight for each other and good coaches, “said the 27 -year -old quarter at the outset.
“You never want a guy to injure himself. You always want your teammates to be healthy and the best of their form. Bethel-Thompson is a veteran in this league. He will be around to give me advice on what he sees and about what he knows from British Columbia, “said Evans, the most recent departure dates back to July 2024.
Faced with the Lions, the quarter-arre will come to do what is asked for him: his job.
“We have good recipients, good line players, good ball carriers and an excellent defensive. I will have to do my job, ”said Evans.
A new assistant
As for Bethel-Thompson, his hearing of five games and leaving in the absence of Alexander was not convincing. His performance of the last duel weighed in the scale. Wounded or not, he would have given way to Evans.
“I played this position. I know that when you are injured, things don’t always go as you want, Maas said. Right now, the best thing to do is give rest to Bethel-Thompson so that it comes back 100%. ”
The sparrows still have three quarters at their disposal since they hired the former Argonauts de Toronto Cameron Dukes on Wednesday. The 27 -year -old American spent two seasons with the “Argos”, but was released at the end of the last training camp.
“Dukes is an intelligent guy. He jumped at the opportunity to come here. He put on pause everything that was going on in his life to be there for us, ”said Maas, who also counts on James Morgan.
During his visit to Toronto, Dukes raised 2204 yards by the air. He launched nine passes of Touché and as many interceptions. Often used near the goal area, this very mobile quarter has scored 12 adults by the race.
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