Whitaker took over the Als starting job in the backfield in 2011, replacing incumbent Avon Cobourne who opted to sign with the Tiger-Cats during the off-season. Whitaker exceeded expectations in his first season as the team’s starter, leading the league in rushing with 1,381 yards and four touchdowns. He was also an asset through the air, hauling in 72 passes for 638 yards and five touchdowns. In 2012, Whitaker was primed to surpass his 2011 totals, but saw his season cut short in Week 12, as he suffered a year-ending torn ACL. Prior to succumbing to injury, Whitaker had registered 631 yards and four touchdowns, picking up 49 receptions for 516 yards and five TDs through the air.

Kackert took over the Argos run game after starter Cory Boyd was released on Aug. 12. As the team’s undisputed starter, Kackert had a solid season for the Boatmen, racking up 638 yards and five TDs in nine games. He then went on to star during the 100th Grey Cup Playoffs, rushing for 360 yards and two touchdowns, en-route to being named Grey Cup MVP.

The 2012 Most Outstanding lineman was in fine form in 2012, anchoring a BC offensive line that allowed the club to lead the league in yards-per-game, as well as rushing yards. Olafioye was also a part of a Lions offensive line that allowed a league-best 30 sacks.

Brackenridge enjoyed a breakout campaign in 2012, spearheading a hard-hitting Roughriders defence to the tune of 77 tackles, two interceptions and one blocked punt that he returned for a TD against the Bombers during the Labour Day Classic.

In five years with the Als, McPherson threw 243 passes for 1,505 yards, 10 touchdowns and six interceptions. The Florida State product is also effective on the ground, as he’s registered 1,035 rushing yards and nine majors on 41 attempts. However, having never thrown more than 49 passes in a season, McPherson still remains to be a relatively unproven commodity.

Foley could draw some serious interest on the free agent market. The hard-hitting defensive end registered 35 tackles and three sacks during the 2012 regular season. He was also a force during the 100th Grey Cup, registering four tackles, one sack and a fumble recovery, good enough to earn Most Valuable Canadian honours.

Willis didn’t disappoint in his stint with the Roughriders, leading the team in sacks with six, while adding on 23 tackles and a fumble recovery in 17 games.

Any team looking to improve their secondary should look no further than Evan McCollough. In 2012, the25-year-old DB tallied 54 tackles and two picks as an integral part of Toronto’s dangerous secondary.

The 2010 first overall pick broke out in impressive fashion in 2012, finishing second among all Roughriders with 59 tackles. He also picked up two sacks and his first career interception.

The speedy Bratton became a free agent earlier this month after being released by the Alouettes. In an injury-shortened 2012 season, Bratton compiled 469 yards and four touchdowns on 28 receptions.