Riders’ Corey Mace Has ‘Confidence’ Drae McCray Can Step in for Mario Alford

Riders’ Corey Mace has ‘confidence’ Drae McCray can step in for Mario Alford

McCray expected to replace Alford as Roughriders visit Lions on Saturday

Drae McCray is expected to handle kick return duties for the Roughriders as Mario Alford is expected to be out with a hip injury.

Drae McCray ready to shine if called upon for Roughriders

Drae McCray might get his chance to electrify the CFL this week. The Saskatchewan Roughriders’ kick returner is expected to step into the lineup with veteran returner Mario Alford dealing with a hip injury and not practicing. Head coach Corey Mace confirmed Alford underwent imaging this week and said, “(this is) probably going to be tough for him to go this week. Dre’s been waiting in the wings, (this is) an opportunity for him to show who he is…