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We know this much about the Alouettes’ quarterback situation with training camp still four months away — the team has height. Experience? That’s debatable.

“That’s okay. As long as we have it at the coaching spot, we’re okay. We made a commitment to go younger and develop,” head coach Tom Higgins said on Friday, after the Als announced the release of veteran quarterback Alex Brink. At the same time, Montreal announced the addition of former NFL quarterback John Skelton, signing him to a two-year deal.

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Jonathan Crompton has less than a year’s experience as the Als’ starting quarterback, having replaced Brink following one quarter of a game at Winnipeg, Aug. 22. Crompton is 6-foot-4 and 225 pounds.

He’ll be backed up by Tanner Marsh, who’s also 6-foot-4. Marsh, heading into his third season, played briefly in 2013 and rallied the Als to a come-from-behind victory against British Columbia. He was used for his running ability last year, mostly on short-yardage situations.