New GM Reed aims to bring winning culture to struggling Alouettes
MONTREAL — It only seems like new general manager Kavis Reed has done a complete makeover of the Montreal Alouettes.
The former special teams co-ordinator who replaced Jim Popp, the GM since 1996, has certainly put his stamp on the former CFL east powerhouse that has missed the playoffs the last two seasons.
Gone are star receiver S.J. Green, defensive lineman Alan-Michael Cash, linebacker Winston Venable, offensive lineman Jeff Perrett and a handful of others from the squad that finished 7-11 last season. In came veteran quarterback Darian Durant, receiver Ernest Jackson, offensive lineman Jovan Olafioye and more.
To many fans, it appears that a whole new team will take the field this season.