Montreal Alouettes try to put negative headlines in rear-view mirror
MONTREAL — The Montreal Alouettes aren’t short on drama heading into the CFL season.
Despite quarterbacking, coaching and ownership uncertainty, the Alouettes hope to snap a four-year playoff drought — the longest active streak in the CFL. The team hasn’t had a winning record since 2012 when the Alouettes went 11-7.
The Als rebranded with a new logo and uniform in the off-season, but more attention has been placed on the head coach position recently. The Alouettes parted ways with head coach Mike Sherman on Saturday and replaced him offensive co-ordinator Khari Jones. Reports surfaced that players were unhappy and considered revolting against Sherman.
“It’s almost like when I was a player, I had to wait a little while to get an opportunity,” Jones said Monday at his first practice. “So when this opportunity came up, although it was definitely a surprise, I felt ready for it.