Danny Maciocia didn’t hesitate for one second as he finished the open-ended statement I’d made to him.

That statement was: “I would like our team to be more…”

“Healthy?” was Maciocia’s reply. “HealthiER?”

That, then, spring-boarded a conversation with the Montreal Alouettes senior vice president of football operations and general manager about what will be an important consideration as the off-season winds its way through recruitment, free agency and the CFL Draft.

Depth.

“The foundation is in place,” Maciocia said as he took a break from league meetings in Calgary. “There’s a lot to be excited about.”

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The Alouettes are well-stocked with returning stars on the field and great continuity in the coaching staff, led by head coach Jason Maas.

All arrows point to another successful season, especially if the starters remain mostly healthy for most of the schedule.

But Maciocia isn’t willing to count on that, wary of his........

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