Calvillo promises Thursday return
MONTREAL — The quarterback responsible for kick-starting the Montreal Alouettes’ season last week, according to head coach Marc Trestman, will return to his customary role as chief understudy. It’s not easy backing up a legend, but Adrian McPherson is used to it.
“It’s his team,” McPherson said of Anthony Calvillo. “If I was in that situation, I would want it to be the same. I try not to get frustrated.”
Calvillo guaranteed he would play this Thursday, when the Als meet the Calgary Stampeders at Molson Stadium. Everyone who was hoping for that showdown between Kevin Glenn and McPherson must wait. Glenn, the former Hamilton pivot, starts for the injured Drew Tate, who dislocated hisshoulder Saturday at Toronto.
However, receiver Jamel Richardson, suffering from irritation in his left knee, left the workout prematurely for the second consecutive day. He would potentially be replaced by rookie Trent Guy, who also returns kicks. That would lead to Bo Bowling being activated to replace Richardson on the roster.
“I feel comfortable and cautious ... I’ll be fine,” said Calvillo. He briefly left the game in the second quarter, after defensive tackle Brandon Collier landed on Calvillo’s shoulder, but returned for the second half, fuelled by adrenalin.
An MRI on Monday indicated that the rotator cuff is intact, although the bursa sac is slightly swollen and contains fluid, creating some limited mobility and soreness, Calvillo explained. Freezing the shoulder was an option, but Calvillo doesn’t believe it will become necessary.