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quarterbacks go, hes not an obvious choice. Thomas DeMarco completed only nine
of 13 passes for the B.C. Lions in 2012, but other than starter Travis Lulay, he
has more experience with the CFL club than any other signal-caller on the
roster. Exactly one season. So DeMarco, a second-year pro, has the inside track
on the Lions No. 2 quarterback position -- for now. "Ive got a headstart with
that," he said Sunday as training camp opened. "Anyone whos been here for a
little bit should be a little bit farther ahead." DeMarco is listed as No. 2 on
the depth chart, but he and coach Mike Benevides stopped short of saying the
backup job is his to lose. "I would never say that," said DeMarco. "But I would
say that, as a competitor, when that spot is open, the first thing youre
thinking about is that I wanna be that guy." Hes vying for the backup spot with
Joey Elliott, who spent three seasons with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers until he
was released. Chris Hart, a product of Florida-based Webber International who
signed in April, is also vying for a job behind Lulay. Benevides says DeMarco
has as an edge on Elliott as the former Blue Bomber learns the B.C. offence.
"Certainly, (DeMarco) has got the inside track," said DeMarco. "Theres no doubt
about it. But I am not going to commit to that -- either way -- for a long time.
I need more information. I want go through the pre-season games." The No. 2 spot
became vacant when former backup Mike Reilly was traded to the Edmonton Eskimos
in January. Reillys departure, inevitable after Lulay signed a lucrative new
contract, makes the backup QB battle the most compelling storyline at training
camp. "Theres no doubt that this game, this league is about the quarterback,"
said Benevides. "You need strength at the backup position. Normally, they are
called upon at some point in the season, and we have to find who that guy is.
"Theres a lot of important decisions to make, but the quarterback position is,
certainly, the one thats going to get the most attention, and is important to
the quality of our depth." Reilly excelled on the field in Lulays absence, but
the former Lions backup was also a strong sideline presence. He bounced ideas
off the No. 1 signal-caller and gave him feedback. A loose, talkative character
who was quick with a jab, Reilly had a close relationship with Lulay, both
professionally and personally. Lulay believes DeMarco can fill the role, with
the No. 1 quarterback noting that his understudy has become more assertive as he
approaches his second season. DeMarco agreed with the assessment, adding more of
his personality will be displayed as the season unfolds. "The biggest thing is,
last year I didnt want to speak up or say things unless I knew (the offence),"
he said. "I want to make sure Im teaching the guys the right way. Otherwise, I
was very quiet ... Now that I know, Im a bolder person in general." DeMarco
wants to provide the same "supporting act" as Reilly did, while still being
himself. "You definitely have to balance," he said. "This is Travis team. As a
quarterback, youre used to having your team, coming from college. Its a humbling
experience to understand that guys have been doing this for a long time.
"Firstly, I have to learn to be a backup. Its not something that Ive ever done,
and its going to take a little bit of getting used to whats helpful for Travis.
Im a different player from him." Benevides says that Elliott, whose obvious
appeal is his CFL experience, also has a loose personality, similar to Reilly,
that can suit the team well. Stressing that all of the quarterbacks are simply
learning from Lulay, Elliott adds he can provide a calm presence when called
upon. Based on his brief time with the organization, Hart faces long odds to
stick with the team. He joined the Lions in April following former NFLer Rudy
Carpenters release. Benevides says Hart likely would not be at camp if Carpenter
had stayed around longer. The Lions will go with three QBs on their active
roster, but Benevides is still deciding whether he will keep one more on the
practice roster. B.C. also has new quarterbacks coach Jarious Jackson, a former
B.C. and Toronto backup who retired after helping the Argonauts win the Grey Cup
last season. "For me, I saw the relationship that Mike Reilly had with (Lulay),
and that quarterback position is extremely critical and vital, and it needs
constant eyes," said Benevides. "Adding (Jackson) to that is going to really
help Travis Lulay do better." Note: Defensive lineman Adrian Awasom, acquired
from Toronto in the Khalif Mitchell trade, was suspended on the weekend because
he did not make it to camp due to a passport issue. Benevides says the move was
just "paperwork" and Awasom still figures in the clubs plans. He was attempting
to depart for Kamloops from the U.S. when he discovered that his Cameroonian
passport jeopardized his chances gaining re-entry. As a result, he stayed south
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