Former Florida Gators quarterback Chris Leak didn't last long during his first CFL stop but it may not be long before he's given a second chance.
Leak, who was the offensive most valuable player while leading Florida to the championship in U.S. college football 17 months ago, is expected to be in Montreal to work out before the Alouettes' coaching staff this week. Sources said Leak's agent was in touch with the Als over the weekend after the Hamilton Tiger-Cats released him last Friday, just three days after he arrived in Hamilton.
The 23-year-old Leak, who spent training camp with the Chicago Bears last summer, was apparently less than enthused with being in Hamilton where the Tiger-Cats are committed to starting quarterback Casey Printers as well as backup Richie Williams. Two other Hamilton quarterbacks, Timmy Chang and Quinton Porter, have also impressed in training camp.
But in Montreal, Leak would be joining a team led by 36-year-old Anthony Calvillo and backed up by Marcus Brady, a quarterback who has had numerous opportunities in the CFL but never displayed the consistency necessary to be a starter.
Leak, who led his high school team to three consecutive state titles and was among the most highly recruited players in the U.S., is from Charlotte, North Carolina, the same hometown as Montreal general manager Jim Popp.
