Calgary Stampeders defensive back Derrick Moncrief sacks Ottawa Redblacks quarterback Dustin Crum during a game this season. Photo by Darren Makowichuk / Postmedia

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 w

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