Doomsday101
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Alexander said:No sympathy, eh?
May 24, 2006
No crying over Quincy
After coming just short of winning the Grey Cup last November, the Montreal Alouettes are back at work, looking to put together yet another succesfull season.
In the past, the Als Achille's heal was their backup quarterback. This year however there is an abundance of capable pivots, all vying to be the number 2 guy. The field is deep with the likes of Marcus Brady, Nealon Green and Quincy Carter fighting it out. However, the former Dallas Cowboy and New York Jet won't be playing in the CFL this season, at least not with the Als. He left the team yesterday claiming he injured his groin. Today, Montreal released him.
It seems he didn't appreciate General Manager Jim Popp openly saying that Green was the front-runner for the job.
By the looks of things, Carter wanted the job to be handed to him because of his status, because he's a former NFL starter. Problem is, you have to earn your stripes under Don Matthews and Jim Popp.
If you ask me, it's much better for this to happen now rather than later. Remember the Lawrence Philips fiasco. Good ridance QC, don't let the door hit you where the sun don't shine on your way out.
I have said it many times and it is holding true Carter is a mental weakling and has no leadership ability what so ever and that is part of the job of being a QB.