The belief in Derrick Moncrief becoming a relevant player again in the Canadian Football League was lost on a lot of so-called prolific pigskin people a few years back. Article content
But the dynamic defender had faith in himself, as did Dave Dickenson and the Calgary Stampeders. Article content Article content
And that combined conviction has paid off with a resounding resurgence for the CFL veteran — one that’s been felt by the club both on and off the field in a Presidents’ Ring-winning season for the defensive leader and secondary star.
“A couple of years ago, I think people thought I was done — they thought I was going to retire and things like that,” Moncrief said. “I just had to look at myself in the mirror and dig deep and envision the success I was going to have.
“I just