Can New-Look Toronto Argonauts Secondary Follow Footsteps of Departed Stars?

The Toronto Argonauts entered the 2024 CFL season without several star contributors who helped them win a record-tying 16 games in 2023. The losses came across the board, from quarterback to running back and even kicker.  However, the one position that saw the most significant change was cornerback. CFL Rookie sensation Qwan'tez Stiggers has gone to the NFL, and Jamal Peters departed through free agency —two virtual unknowns who became all-star sensations with Toronto. As a result, Leonard Johnson and Benjie Franklin are in Stiggers' and Peters' places at the field and boundary corner spots. The two anointed starters entered the opening week with a combined one game of CFL experience. The Argos front office and defensive coaching staff led by brilliant defensive backs coach and co-coordinator Will Fields hope that history repeats itself with its hand-picked new group of neophytes. Unlike offseason losses in other areas of the team, the Argonauts have purposely not gone the veteran route to replace departed s