With free agency set to start on Tuesday, expect the Toronto Argonauts to be on the lookout for a new quarterback…or should that be an old quarterback?

There’s no denying Corey Chamblin was an excellent hire as the new head coach of the Toronto Argonauts. His expertise as a defensive coordinator is exactly what is needed to help turn the team around, after a terrible 2018 campaign.

However, let’s be honest here. No matter how much the defence improves under Chamblin, quarterback remains the number one priority if the Double Blue are to return to the playoffs.

As things stand, the Argos are still waiting for Ricky Ray to officially confirm what he is going to do. We’ve already given our opinion; the four-time Grey Cup champion should play it smart and retire.

Of course, the Argonauts cannot just sit around twiddling their fingers and thumbs. They need to start looking for Ray’s replacement now, no matter what he decides to do.

With all due respect to McLeod Bethel-Thompson and James Franklin, neither is the solution under centre. The Argos need to look elsewhere for a quarterback, beginning with free agency.

CFL free agency officially starts at 12:00 pm ET on Tuesday, and there are plenty of intriguing options for the Argonauts. Among these are Bo Levi Mitchell and Mike Reilly, with both knowing what it takes to lead a team to Grey Cup glory.

However, apart from the fact that at least Mitchell is contemplating pursuing an NFL career, we believe the Argos need to go back in time. More specifically, they should target Trevor Harris or Zach Collaros.

As most Argonauts fans are well aware, both players previously suited up in the Double Blue uniform. Further, each of them had success while in Toronto, leading to opportunities to start with other teams.