New Edmonton Elks head coach, Chris Kilam, reflects on his journey from Calgary to Edmonton, emphasizing his excitement for the team's future. Kilam, a former linebacker for the Alberta Golden Bears, feels a sense of homecoming with the Elks, praising the alignment of new ownership, leadership, and coaching vision. He highlights the team's recent improvements and the talent of their quarterback, Tre Ford, and veteran addition, Cody Fajardo.
Edmonton hired Kilam last month as its head coach. He joined the Elks shortly after being let go as Calgary’s special-teams co-ordinator/assistant head coach following 20 seasons with the Stampeders.
“I remember it felt strange when I first put on red and white. Getting back into this felt natural for me, it wasn’t like I was in a foreign place.”Owner Larry Thompson bought the franchise last August, becoming its first-ever private owner. Chris Morris – who won three Grey Cups as an offensive lineman with the club – was named president and chief executive officer in October, then Ed Hervey returned as general manager in November.
In December, Edmonton made Canadian Tre Ford its staring quarterback, signing the former Waterloo star to a three-year extension. McLeod Bethel-Thompson – who made 13 starts last season – was traded to Montreal for veteran passer Cody Fajardo, the ‘23 Grey Cup MVP. Kilam had interviewed for various head-coaching jobs – including Edmonton – in the past but never doubted that one day he’d get a top job.
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