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EDMONTON — It has been that kind of year where if you take away one play on any of football’s three phases, the outcome could be different in at least two of the Argos’ five games.

At home against B.C., had the Argos completed a short field goal in a one-point loss, there’s a good chance a win would have been produced.

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And last week in Calgary, a blocked punt cost the team, one of many miscues on a night when the Argos trailed 11-9 at the break.

On punts, a player gets assigned to ensure everyone is lined up properly in their right spots.

With veterans Ian Wild and Declan Cross unavailable, new faces have been asked to carry out the responsibility.

There was a breakdown as punter Zack Medeiros had his punt blocked.

“Where we are now is down to our fifth guy,’’ head coach Corey Chamblin said of the blocked punt. “We have to make sure those guys understand the scheme, the quarterback of the punt team.

“With guys like Ian and Declan (injured) we’re down on the list now. Nevertheless, guys have to learn how to count, they have to step up. I’m not going to say it’s an easy position, but they have to make sure how to make the count.”