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Only three players in CFL history have had at least 2000 receiving yards in a single season, and even on his current league-leading pace, it’s highly unlikely Greg Ellingson will join that illustrious group this fall.

Well, isn’t it?

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The Redblacks third-year pass magnet would need 967 yards in the last seven games to join the likes of Allen Pitts (2036 in 1994), Terry Greer (2003 in 1983) and Derrell Mitchell (2000 in 1998). That’s just over 138 yards a game.

Ellingson doesn’t have a realistic shot, does he?

“Well yeah,” the 28-year old Floridian said after practice Tuesday. “If I have a couple of 100-yard plus games, and the rest consistent, it’s possible.”

Brad Sinopoli thinks so, too.

Asked if he believes Ellingson’s potential of joining the 2,000-yard club is out of the realm of possibility, the other half of the Redblacks dynamic receiving duo shook his head.

“For him? No,” said Sinopoli. “Honestly. He’s already over 1,000 after 11 games. That’s unbelievable. I haven’t told him that or anything, because I expect him to be doing what he’s doing. He’s so humble, so modest, just keeps chugging along. I think it’s possible if he keeps doing what he’s doing.”