Just days after getting the green light to chase his NFL dream and go to camp with the New Orleans Saints, the former South Carolina State quarterback backtracked and will now head to Canada to play for the CFL’s Winnipeg Blue Bombers. McCoy’s reasoning was simple. He could have attended New Orleans’ camp, but by the time that was over he may have been left with no offer from the Saints and although the contract may have still been on the table from Winnipeg, the Bombers could have just as easily moved on to another prospect.
Photo: #19 Cleve McCoy makes wise choice to play QB for CFL Winnipeg Blue Bombers; says no to NFL Saints.“Just the opportunity was there,” McCoy said. “I looked at it, and I just felt more comfortable going over there and playing quarterback. It’s something I have been doing for 10 years. Just to have that security…it’s mostly about security. Guys make it to camp, and they are home the next week. It’s just something that…that was in my mind. I took the offer on the table and I am going to make the best of it.”
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