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New Ottawa RedBlacks quarterback Trevor Harris can’t wait to start working alongside the CFL’s most outstanding player from 2015.

Harris spent some time with Henry Burris on Friday, before a press conference at TD Place introducing three free-agent newcomers — Harris, along with running back/special-teamer Brendan Gillanders and defensive end Arnaud Gascon-Nadon.

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“The awesome thing about Henry and myself is I think we both realize it’s not about him, it’s not about me, it’s about the mission we’re on,” said Harris, who threw 33 touchdown passes subbing in for Ricky Ray as the Toronto Argos starter through much of 2015.

“I’m going to buy into the role I’m given here. But that doesn’t change the fact that I’m going to come here and compete every day. I’m that guy who can’t turn off the switch.”

Learning from two future Hall-of-Famers obviously isn’t a bad thing for Harris’ development.

“Ricky and Henry are obviously different guys,” said Harris. “Ricky, his advice would be: ‘Just throw to the guys in blue shirts.’ Ricky was just kind of go do your thing, while Henry spends a bit more time trying to teach you the ins and outs of the game and how he processes the information. I’m really looking forward to learning everything I can and picking up anything I can from Henry. I couldn’t have more respect for a player.