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Willliams-Lambert, who is preparing to make his first start since returning to the Roughriders on Sept. 10 after being released by the NFL’s Chicago Bears, said Arceneaux has been a big help in readjusting to the CFL.

“It’s just his vet savvy, the amount of knowledge he has about the game and the offence and different things about this league,” said Williams-Lambert, 25. “I try to pick his brain every time that I can. He’s always giving me pointers on what to do to help my game.”

Slotback Naaman Roosevelt wasn’t surprised that the 32-year-old Arceneaux, a four-time 1,000-yard receiver with the B.C. Lions, was willing to assist Williams-Lambert.

“The guys they have brought in are all team players,” Roosevelt said. “Craig and Jeremy talked about having guys who are willing to sacrifice for the bigger picture. We’re all willing to sacrifice if we have to take a back seat or sit out for a game so someone else can get their work in.”

The Riders also have the receiver depth that allows them to make moves that aren’t necessitated by injuries. For example, veteran receiver Kenny Stafford has yet to dress for a game since being acquired from the Edmonton Eskimos on Aug. 5 for returner Christion Jones.

“It’s a great thing when you have a guy like Manny, who has been an all-star and one of the greatest receivers in CFL history, on your team,” Roosevelt said. “Then you have a guy like Jordan, who aspires to be one of the best, and Kenny, who has been doing it for a long time. When you have guys like that, who have been around for a long time, it makes all of our jobs a lot easier.”