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“We’re still in the learning process, but it’s coming together,’’ said Yell of the transition on defence. “It didn’t show in the first two weeks, but we’ll get on track real soon.”

During the loss to Calgary, Yell recovered a fumble and had clear sailing for what appeared to be a sure touchdown on the final play in the first quarter.

But, he was tackled from behind at the Stampeders’ 20 and following the change in field, the Argos had to settle for a field goal, which featured a botched snap and zero points.

“I kind of coasted,’’ admitted Yell on his fumble return. “Now, I just have to run it all the way through. From the moment I picked up the football I thought it was a touchdown.”

Yell is familiar with Western opponents having played for the Lions. He knows the athletes who line up at the receiver spot, schemes that the offences like to run, but he is new to the Argos and Yell’s main concern is helping the defence develop better cohesion.

“Tendency-wise, it’ll probably be the same coming from the West, but the structure we run is much different. That’s where I have to adjust,’’ added Yell.

PLUMMER ON A GROWTH SPURT

Terrance Plummer began the season as the Argos’ starting middle linebacker and then missed the home opener with an undisclosed injury.

Plummer is entering his second season in three-down football, a versatile defender who has matured and grown.

“We expect him to be up this week,’’ said head coach Marc Trestman following Wednesday’s practice, the second for the team and the second opportunity for Plummer to get back on the proverbial horse.

It didn’t take long for Plummer to endear himself to his new teammates last season, showing improvement each week.

“Just mentally with his understanding of the game, you can see the growth,’’ said Trestman of Plummer, who produced a pick- six in last fall’s East final. “He’s grown tremendously in terms of football maturity and being able to move on to the next play and not get caught up in whatever happened the previous play.

“He’s got leadership qualities to him, He’s a very charismatic young man and a good leader out there.”