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Deane played guard in the first four games for the Redblacks (1-3), stationed just inside rookie tackle Nolan MacMillan. However, both men have lined up at guard and tackle this week.

To their left have been tackle Jeraill McCuller, guard Matt Albright and centre Jon Gott. Albright and Gott have started every game so far, while McCuller was in the lineup against the Toronto Argonauts and Hamilton Tiger-Cats.

“We are just looking for good matchups,” Redblacks head coach Rick Campbell said.

MacMillan, the Redblacks’ first-round pick in the 2013 CFL college draft, said the fundamentals of blocking remain constant.

“Engaging the block might be a little different,” at tackle, guard or centre, “but, once you’re into the block, a block is a block,” MacMillan said.

Deane, claimed from the Calgary Stampeders in the expansion draft, has experience in various spots on the offensive line.

“I don’t want to sound cocky, but I know what to do. I know how to change my technique in order to play outside and, if I have to go back inside, it’s just basically a switch where I say, ‘OK, now I’m a guard again. Let me change up my stance,’ and it goes from there.”

As for what Campbell expects from the Roughriders, the head coach of the CFL’s newest team said the 2013 Grey Cup champions “play the game the way it’s supposed to be played. They play hard, they play fast and they don’t beat themselves. You have to play the game the way it’s supposed to be played (against them). Don’t turn the ball over and make sure you match their intensity.”

Confirmed lineup changes include the insertion of Reggie Jones at cornerback, replacing the injured Jovon Johnson (biceps), with receiver/returner Jamill Smith taking the spot of receiver Kierrie Johnson (left forearm).

Smith returned kicks for the first two games, but was off the active roster for the past two. Tim Maypray returned kicks at Hamilton and finished that contest in Kierrie Johnson’s receiver slot.

Campbell said Smith and Maypray would both see duty at receiver and returned on Saturday.

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