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While Ottawa Redblacks coach Rick Campbell insists nothing has been finalized, once again on Sunday during an open scrimmage the team’s offensive line unit consisted of five Canadians – Mark Korte, Evan Johnson, Alex Mateas, Nolan MacMillan and Jason Lauzon-Seguin.

The idea of five Canadians on the offensive line is interesting – the team certainly has enough depth – but the Redblacks also seemed to be at their best last season when two Americans – SirVincent Rogers (who signed as a free agent with the Edmonton Eskimos) and Josue Matias (retired) were at the tackle spots.

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Also worth considering, though, is that Jonathon Jennings or Dominque Davis – battling for the starting quarterback job – are both much more mobile than last year’s No. 1 – Trevor Harris. A quarterback who’s a threat to bounce outside also changes the dynamic and responsibilities of the offensive line.

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“We’re going to look at all options, we’re going to put the best five together,” said Redblacks coach Rick Campbell Sunday. “To be fair to the Americans that are here, they’re new. Chris Martin had been here, but the others are new to playing in the CFL and new to our offence. We wanted to have some continuity so it’s not an assumption that it’s going to happen (that five Canadians will start on the line). But it’s definitely a possibility.”