CJ Montes - Loses out in job battle Montes is expected to begin the 2022 season as New Mexico's backup quarterback after Miles Kendrick was informed Monday that he'll be named the Lobos' starter, Pete Thamel of ESPN.... Impact Though Montes was able to separate himself from the Lobos' other returning quarterbacks during training camp, he ultimately fell short of winning the gig over Kendrick, a Kansas transfer who holds a major edge in experience at the college level. Montes took a redshirt during his first season in Albuquerque in 2021 and struggled in his limited action, completing just 10 of 33 pass attempts for 39 yards and two interceptions.
AUGUST 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE