Veteran Kackert patiently waiting for chance to play on Argos practice roster
TORONTO — Circumstance has helped provide Chad Kackert with perspective and patience.
The veteran running back has spent the 2016 season on Toronto’s practice roster diligently preparing for another opportunity to play. But the five-foot-eight, 206-pound Kackert has become well versed in the art of being patient as an assortment of injuries have limited him to just 31 regular-season appearances since joining the Argonauts in 2011.
“Perspective is a powerful thing and I’ve had the blessing of getting that, whether I wanted it or not,” said the well-spoken Kackert. “You’ll see guys complain about not getting playing time or their paycheques and it’s like, ‘Come on, we’re playing football. If you’ve got something better to do, go do it. This is a gift.’
“As long as someone is willing to pay you to be on the field, I mean, that’s more than anyone could ask for.”