Rumours are that Cato is considered the fourth QB at the start of TC. He could end up being traded. On the other hand, Popp appears to be high on National Brandon Bridge.

His passport issues behind him, Rakeem Cato made it to Bishop’s University and was on the field Sunday as the Alouettes began training camp.
But much like last season, when he arrived at camp late, was an afterthought on the depth chart and ended up dressing for 11 games, the second-year quarterback appears to have tremendous odds stacked against him in his attempt to earn a roster spot.
“Every year’s going to be the same, whether I’m a starter or backup or seventh on the roster,” he said. “I’m going to compete and come out with positive energy … push the starter.
“Most definitely, I’m used to overcoming the odds. It’s fun.”
Cato denied he lost his passport as the Montreal Gazette reported. Instead, it was stolen, along with his backpack, while he was working out at a Miami high school. That aside, the Als engaged in recent trade talks concerning Cato — the news of which, he admitted, found its way to southern Florida. And, he stated emphatically, didn’t bother or upset him.
Nonetheless, it appears, at least following one day of workouts, Cato could be fourth on the team’s depth chart, behind Kevin Glenn, Canadian Brandon Bridge and even Tajh Boyd, who was on the Als’ practice roster late in the season but never played.
General manager and head coach Jim Popp denied Bridge, or any other quarterback for that matter, is the backup for now — although it’s known the organization is bullish on the non-import. Popp said the team could retain as many as five pivots, and definitely will carry four. Teams can dress three per game.
The Als won with Cato last season. He completed slightly more than 69 per cent of his passes, throwing for 2,167 yards. He had nine touchdowns and as many interceptions. Cato clearly was at his best in his first start, against Calgary, completing 20 of 25 for 241 yards and three touchdowns.
But then teams started to catch on to him. Cato appeared to struggle reading defences and continued to make glaring rookie mistakes, sometimes repeatedly.
“I’m just trying to find a spot and compete and try to earn my job, just like last year,” Cato said. “My job’s to push Kevin Glenn to the limit and make sure he becomes better; keep the coaches’ head scratching.”
Does Cato believe he’ll be given a fair chance to compete for a roster spot. That, he said, is out of his hands. “Last year, I wasn’t given a fair chance,” he charged. “I didn’t get one rep. The first one came in the pre-season. Reps mean nothing. When my number’s called, I have to make a play for the team.”
Meanwhile, Bridge played little for Montreal as a rookie, but displayed poise when given the opportunity under trying circumstances. He came off the bench in the season-opener, following injuries to Jonathan Crompton and Dan LeFevour, playing the second half against Ottawa. And then he didn’t play again until the finale, against Saskatchewan, without most of the veteran receivers. Nonetheless, Bridge went 21 of 30 for 220 yards and two touchdowns in defeat.
“I’m ready whenever the coaches think I’m ready,” said the 6-foot-5, 235 pounder, who played collegiately at South Alabama. “I think they see that I’m a big-time playmaker who can make plays with my feet. And I have a big, strong arm.”
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