- Toronto Argonauts cornerback Benjie Franklin has been stellar in coverage this season but admits he should have more interceptions, with teammate Tarvarus McFadden jokingly estimating 10 missed opportunities
- Franklin leads the Argos with 3 interceptions and recently shut down Hamilton Tiger-Cats star Kenny Lawler, holding him to just 2 catches for 17 yards in their Labour Day victory
- The Argos secondary has significantly improved over the last eight games through continuity and chemistry, with Franklin, McFadden, Bubba Bolden, DaShaun Amos, and James Ceasar building a cohesive unit under first-year defensive backs coach Jovon Johnson
- Franklin has proven success against Edmonton quarterback Cody Fajardo, including a pick-six and a crucial two-point conversion interception in last year’s Eastern Final
- The 10-3 Edmonton Elks visit BMO Field on Saturday after routing the Argos 42-12 earlier this season, but McFadden expects a much tighter contest this time around
- With confidence high and redemption within reach, Franklin will have a prime opportunity to add to his interception total against a familiar foe
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