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In less than six quarters of football, all Harris has done is sling the football for 687 yards, with six touchdowns. He’s been terrific. All Burris can do right now is admire while he heals.

“I can grip the football now,” said Burris. “As far as being able to throw, I’m not at that point yet. It was a pinky finger that got caught in a helmet the play before the I fumbled (in the third quarter in Edmonton) I dodged the bullet for a number of years. The last time I had an injury, I dinged my left shoulder against Hamilton in 2007. I’ve hit a lot of shoulders with my hands since.

“It’s tough. This is something new for me. I still feel like I’m on the team, but I don’t feel like I’m on the team. I’m staying into it, trying to help out Trevor and the guys. At the end of the day, if Trevor’s leading this team or if I’m leading this team, it’s all about winning the championship. Last time I checked, my name is still on the Grey Cup (in 1998) when I was the No. 3. To be able to get a ring, to be back on the Cup is something I’m in hot pursuit of.”

It hasn’t been all bad. Burris has got to get extra family time.

“We were able to walk around old Montreal and do things usually when I’m playing, I really don’t get a chance to do those things,” said Burris. “I’ve been playing football for a long time — to be able to do those things with my wife and kids and be able to stay into it with the football aspect — it’s been the best of both worlds. You have to look at it that way — if not I’d be killing myself, banging my head against the wall, ‘Why am I not playing?’ If you’re not playing, find ways to spend your time.”