A 23rd starting quarterback since Calvillo’s departure to the Alouettes

The Montreal Alouettes are going through a difficult sequence, with the team's quarterbacks falling to pieces. The Sparrows must now face the Grey Cup finalists.

With the Winnipeg Blue Bombers visiting Montreal on Thursday, Jason Maas and the Alouettes decided to hand the ball over to James Morgan as the starter behind center. The American made his first outing in the Canadian Football League last Saturday in Vancouver, in a losing cause. With a short week to prepare, Morgan will take to the field at Percival-Molson Stadium with the aim of getting the Sparrows back on the winning track:

“It's an opportunity for me, isn't it? You want to do everything you can to take advantage of it. I think the best way to do that is to take it one step at a time, not change my preparation and attack the week. We're up against a good team and I'm very excited to be playing. I'm excited for the team” – James Morgan

Since Anthony Calvillo's retirement, this is the 23rd(!) starting quarterback for the Montreal Alouettes

This opportunity arose following a series of injuries to quarterbacks Davis Alexander, McLeod Bethel-Thompson and Caleb Evans, three key elements of the Montreal rotation.

With a 5-5 record, Jason Maas's team doesn't have the luxury of losing ground in the battle for the championship. They face a particularly tough challenge against the Blue Bombers (5-4), an experienced team led by a formidable defensive unit. For Morgan, this first test represents both a golden opportunity and enormous pressure in a high-intensity context.

To bolster their depth at quarterback, the Alouettes have also been making moves in the market. The organization recently signed Cameron Dukes, who took part in the Toronto Argonauts' last practice camp.

On Tuesday, American quarterback Shea Patterson signed with the club, demonstrating the team's desire to guard against further injuries.

A crucial duel for Montreal

The game against Winnipeg will serve not only as a springboard for Morgan, but also as a test of resilience for the Alouettes. The crowd at Percival-Molson stadium could play an important role in galvanizing a weakened squad determined to revive its season.

If Morgan can hold his nerve and limit his mistakes, Montreal could turn this delicate situation into an opportunity. If not, fans could soon be clamoring for a more experienced solution among the newcomers.

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