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The Argos have yet to find a replacement for DeVier Posey, first opting to showcase Brian Tyms, Green’s brother in law, before Tyms was released.

No one knows how this game of ego and agenda will play out, but a team in need of a playmaker like Toronto should do all it can in acquiring Carter.

Carter’s uncle is Butch Carter, the man who coached Vince Carter (no relation) and Tracy McGrady when the two NBA studs were breaking into the NBA.

Duron Carter’s dad, hall of famer Cris, was in Minnesota with Trestman the year Buddy Ryan cut Carter in Philly.

Put it all together and there’s a need, and there should be a will, to entice Carter to Toronto.

A locker room as strong as the one Toronto seems to have can handle all that Carter will bring.

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If things so sideways, Trestman has clearly demonstrated that no player is above the team and any malcontent is shown the door.

Dexter McCluster continues to nurse a hamstring injury and the former NFL Pro Bowl returner/running back/slot isn’t close to making his long-awaited debut.

Bring in Carter and there’s an immediate playmaker to stretch the field.

Whether it’s Carter or any player, the rule of thumb in football is for the head coach to sit down with the player and have a long talk.

Equally important for the coach is to take the pulse of the locker room and figure out how any incoming player will affect the culture.

“It’s a player by player scenario,’said Trestman. “That would be the basis behind that.”

Trestman recalled the circumstances behind Cris Carter landing in Minnesota.

“We got him for the $100 waiver price,’said Trestman. “That’s the story behind it if I remember correctly. Buddy Ryan let him go and we (Vikings) were fortunate enough to bring Cris in. He was a different Cris Carter as he began to transform himself into a man over the years he played the game.

“He turned into an amazing player and an amazing person.”

Perhaps Trestman will see another transformation if the Argos can get their hands on Duron Carter.

fzicarelli@postmedia.com