Pass receiver Tyler Snead took advantage of the Alouettes' 30-10 win over Ottawa Rouge et Noir on Monday in Montreal to cross the 1,000-yard plateau achieved through the air since the start of the season.
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While he has head coach Jason Maas to be proud of, as does his father Scott, his mother Michelle is full of praise when she talks about her son.
“I’m very proud of him,” she comments. First of all, I am proud of the fact that he plays with all his heart and all the effort he puts in. Tyler never gives up, he has always been the underdog and always plays more than physically. I always told him that you can’t measure an athlete’s heart.
Happy in the CFL
Besides his moves, Sneed stands out for making a lot of blocks on his opponents despite his 5-foot-7 frame. If he had been a little taller, who knows if this pass catcher wouldn't have played in the NFL?
“I like to say that I'm happy where my feet are,” Snead tells the magazine. Magazine. Honestly, I've never really thought much about ever returning to the NFL because I'm focused on getting the job done here with this team.”
Snead did qualify for a tryout with the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2022, but his experience was limited to a few games in the prep calendar. So he subsequently joined the Alouettes.
In Montreal to stay
Last month, Snead was especially excited to call his father to wish him a happy 57th birthday.e birthday. That's because the son just signed a two-year contract extension with the Montreal organization.
“It was a special moment and it meant a lot to me to be able to tell him the news on his birthday because he has always been a part of my journey in the sport,” commented Snead.
The pass catcher also brought joy to his mother and three sisters. For the family portrait, Snead also pays tribute to his older sister Sydney to explain his combativeness.
“Sydney was a gymnast at the University of Georgia and competed at a high level despite back problems,” he noted. She taught me this mentality: play sports while enduring pain. I've never been afraid of physical play.
“I think I will stay in Montreal for the rest of my career,” the American said. I love the city, I love the fans and I love the organization.”
