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The 2018 Saskatchewan Roughriders used the run to set up the punt.

So many people ended up in a trance that, at times, it seemed like Reveen was the offensive co-ordinator.

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Stephen McAdoo was actually the choreographer of one of the sickliest offences in Roughriders history. He, of course, has returned.

Zach Collaros was the starting quarterback. He is also back.

The receiving corps, such as it is, should resemble last year’s unspectacular crew.

Yet, there is a semblance of hope — a notable departure from the sameness.

William Powell, in collaboration with a veteran-laden offensive line, should give Saskatchewan a formidable ground game and thereby provide a focal point for an offence that is in desperate need of an identity.

Powell rushed for 1,362 yards in 16 games with the Ottawa Redblacks last season. The previous year, he compiled 1,026 rushing yards in 12 games.

Considering those credentials, he was among the elite players available when the CFL’s free-agency period kicked off on Feb. 12.