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There are no words that can properly describe the season Declan Cross has had, no adjective or superlative when trying to sum up his evolution and presence with the Argos.

He just completed his second season in the CFL and played in his first post-season game with Cross about to suit up in the 105th Grey Cup.

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When a play needs to be made, Cross has always stepped up.

When Ricky Ray is looking for a target, Cross gets open and he hauls in the reception.

Of all the inroads Cross has made this season, one of the biggest honours he received arrived on the eve of the post-season when players voted for the various captains.

Remember, this is a kid who could barely catch a football in his rookie season, a year that saw the Argos win five games before a franchise overhaul was initiated, change that saw Jim Popp come in as GM, Marc Trestman hired as head coach.

What Cross’ peers did was name him a playoff captain.

“I wasn’t shocked,’’ Cross, a Mac product, said of the honour. “I’m just happy my teammates, who voted on it, trust me. I’m happy my coaches trust me.”