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There’s conviction in Jonathan Newsome’s voice when he says it’s a waste of energy to sit around dwelling on a ‘what if’ — even when that ‘if’ is the NFL.

At this time last year, the 25-year-old defensive end was living his dream as he prepared to kick off the 2015 NFL season with the Indianapolis Colts.

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This year, his focus is on the CFL’s Saskatchewan Roughriders, who are gearing up for Saturday’s rematch with the host Winnipeg Blue Bombers.

“I’m where my feet are,” says Newsome. “That’s one thing I’ve learned over the years. You have to live with the decisions you make and keep on pushing. I can’t dwell on the past, whether it’s good or bad. I’m happy where I’m at. The glass is always half full for me.”

Newsome was coming off his second season with Indianapolis when the team cut him in February after an arrest for marijuana possession (the charge was later dropped in a plea deal).

Although there was still interest in his services, Newsome eventually decided to move on.