The belief in Derrick Moncrief becoming a relevant player again in the Canadian Football League was lost on a lot of so-called prolific pigskin people a few years back.

But the dynamic defender had faith in himself, as did Dave Dickenson and the Calgary Stampeders.

And that combined conviction has paid off with a resounding resurgence for the CFL veteran — one that’s been felt by the club both on and off the field in a Presidents’ Ring-winning season for the defensive leader and secondary star.

“A couple of years ago, I think people thought I was done — they thought I was going to retire and things like that,” Moncrief said. “I just had to look at myself in the mirror and dig deep and envision the success I was going to have.

“I just had to hit the reset button,” the defensive back con

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