Matthew Bergeron has a slightly crazy dream: an NFL in which the Quebec players are not a small minority, but form a large contingent through the 32 teams in the county, as is the case in the National Hockey League.
It would be special for Bergeron to be part of the Atlanta Falcons roster when they take on the Washington Commanders on October 15. On the other side of the field he could see his compatriot Benjamin St-Juste.
“It shows us how healthy football is in Quebec and will continue to grow,” the tall guy, who measures 1.9 meters and weighs 150 kilograms, said Thursday in an interview with Quebec Matin on TVA. This year we broke the record for most Canadians drafted. I think we’ll beat him again next year because a lot of Quebecers will go to the repechage.
“I’m really looking forward to seeing more Quebecers in the NFL so it becomes as much of a norm as Quebecers are in the NHL.”
Despite being drafted 38th overall by the Falcons, Bergeron’s position in the NFL next season is far from secure. However, the Quebecer passed the first test.
“Everything went well at the rookie mini-camp,” he said. I went from left blocker to left guard. I’m getting used to the new position and I’ve made a good impression.”
In August, when the actual training camps begin in the NFL, everything will be decided.
“Usually rookies stand out and win a spot during the pre-season games. I’m not stressing, but would like to start September 10th in the first game of the regular season.
Watch the full interview with Matthew Bergeron in the video above.