A bit of a long read but please bear with me;
A quarterback in this league must have the respect and commitment of his fellow team mates to have any chance at success.
First read this excellent article by Steve Milton...
http://www.thespec.com/Sports/article/517032It has become clear that Casey has, unfortunately, contributed significantly to his own demise.
As the best example of leadership from a QB that I have seen in my lifetime you need not look any further than Danny McManus. Regardless of the outcome of any game, whether it was the 1999 Grey Cup or the demoralizing playoff loss to the Argos, Danny always took the blame for the loss and never any credit for the win. He put his own neck in the guillotine when clearly the team lost as a whole and he always pointed out the stellar play of his team mates rather than himself in the biggest games.
I personally met him a couple of times and he was pure class and modesty all the way. He was great with my young kids when I introduced him to them. He has been a quiet pillar in the Hamilton community for many years. He is still committed to this team. The best team mate, friend and LEADER that the Cats could ask for.
Quinton Porter has a big opportunity to step into these shoes. Casey is gone. Danny is probably the best mentor for a QB that you could ask for... Now, Quinton sometimes gets ribbed for being cerebral (reading Zen philosophy and other material) and that doesn't quite fit the athlete's "norm".
Personally, I take this as a good thing. He wants to expand his knowledge and pursue personal fulfillment. Although they are not directly related these two aspects of his life, athletics and off-field studies, may make him a superior QB. We need a person who wants to improve himself on and off the field. Someone who can relate knowledge to leadership, intelligence to performance. I feel subtle undertones that make me believe that Quinton may become a very important player here for many years. He seems to have all the tools required for great success: athleticism, motivation, intelligence, a great mentor and the desire to always improve.
I expect that Quinton, with experience, could be the next truly significant player that our team has seen in many long years.