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Brandon Bridge wants to be known as a playmaker and a trailblazer.

The goals are connected because Bridge is determined to make it as a starting quarterback in the CFL.

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He has taken strides toward attaining that goal during stints with the Montreal Alouettes and Saskatchewan Roughriders.

Bridge, a third-year pro and second-year Rider, recalls talking to CFL veterans Damon Allen, Henry Burris, S.J. Green, Kevin Glenn and Nik Lewis and being told they had never seen a Canadian quarterback with his skill set. Bridge, 25, has shown a strong, accurate arm along with mobility.

“They said if I don’t do it, then it won’t be happening for a very long time,’’ Bridge says. “I will put it all on my shoulders to open that door. If I can help one kid or two or three, then my job is done.’’

Bridge is in a position to raise awareness of the dearth of Canadian quarterbacks in the CFL. He’s a backup to Glenn, but is to be the first off the bench if the veteran struggles in Friday’s game against the visiting Ottawa Redblacks.