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“We’re all one group and, whoever is out there, we will support them,’’ Bridge said. “That’s how it was on the sideline. Kevin Glenn supported me and I supported him. He wasn’t sulking. He was a true pro and I have so much respect for him.’’

Jones compared the decision to switch quarterbacks to what happens during a baseball game when the starting pitcher struggles.

“When somebody has a slow time during an inning, what do they do? They call in relief and that’s all that we did,’’ Jones said. “He wasn’t feeling it and he wasn’t seeing it. They were getting to him. We have to protect him and we talked about it before. If they are getting to him early in the ball game, that’s not his cup of tea.’’

Bridge used his mobility and arm to lead the Riders past the Argonauts and improve to 8-6. Toronto fell to 7-8.

“Brandon has the ability to extend plays,’’ Jones said. “When you only have to cover for 2 ½ to 2.7 seconds, then it’s a little easier to scheme up things coverage-wise. When that play extends to four, five and six seconds, then all of a sudden your defensive backs have to be even better.’’

Earning the win as a reliever suited Bridge.

“People have to play the reliever role and (Hall of Famer) Damon Allen had to play it one time in his career and you see what he’s done,’’ Bridge said. “I’ve known Damon Allen for a long time and he has always been a great mentor for me. He always told me to be patient and learn from a legend and, every time you get the opportunity, make the best of it.’’