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Sticking to the plan, the Ottawa Redblacks have not yet resumed contract negations with Trevor Harris.

The team’s No. 1 quarterback leads the league in four statistical categories, but has only led the team to four wins in 11 games.

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GM Marcel Desjardins said discussions with the Harris camp will commence at year’s end.

“We talked prior to this season and the agent wanted to wait,” he said. “That’s fine. We’ll wait.”

Asked if he’s been pleased with the play of Harris, Desjardins said, “Absolutely.

“Like anybody else, he knows he can be better. But he’s done a lot of great things for us.”

Is Harris the guy the Redblacks want going forward?

“Yeah,” said Desjardins. “Absolutely.”

IN TRIBUTE TO HANK: Along with being honoured during a halftime ceremony on Saturday, Henry Burris has been presented the key to the city by Mayor Jim Watson. Burris, who told TSN1200 on Wednesday he believes the Redblacks can win six of their remaining seven games to reach the 10-victory mark, keeps in touch with his former teammates and coaches. “He does a lot of things, with fantasy football, with some of our players,” said Desjardins. “He’s still involved with the players on a personal level. We’re not where we’re at as a franchise if it’s not for him. And he’s still working for the organization, he’s still working for OSEG as well, he’s still obviously welcome around here.” Head coach Rick Campbell said the Burris ceremony during the break in the Ticats game shouldn’t be a distraction or motivation for his team. “We’re happy for Hank,” he said of the tribute.