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In three-down football, teams are judged by their play at quarterback. And with Ray officially out of the picture after missing most of last season, the Argos clearly need to identify a starting QB and establish a pecking order based on performance and not contractual obligations.

Franklin, who was brought in, also from Edmonton, to eventually succeed Ray, will at least get another opportunity to be the face of the franchise, assuming he performs.

He goes into camp knowing he has a new coaching staff that will back him up, unlike the uncomfortable situation he was forced to endure last season when the team’s previous regime essentially gave up on the kid.

It was bad enough for Franklin on a professional basis, even worse knowing he had a young family that decided to move back to the United States when adjusting to a new life in the GTA proved difficult.

Hopefully, the stench of last season won’t linger and none of the scars will be felt as the Argos begin a new era with Corey Chamblin at the coaching helm.

There should be hope in Argoland with Chamblin because the guy has no preconceived notions about anyone on the roster, as well as a solid defensive mind whose unit was responsible for Toronto’s 2017 Grey Cup title.

Regardless of where players line up on defence, it’ll be at quarterback where the Argos will ultimately be judged.

As of today, there are questions that can be answered only as training camp unfolds and the pre-season games get played.