EDMONTON — Tre Ford was supposed to be Edmonton’s quarterback of the future. After this Friday’s season finale against the Toronto Argonauts, he could very well be the quarterback of the Elks’ past.
The Elks have already been eliminated from the playoff race. The Argos have already clinched second spot in the East and a home playoff date against the Ottawa Redblacks.
The Ford saga has been a roller coaster for both the player and the fans. The Canadian quarterback was taken in the first round of the 2022 draft by the Elks. In the midst of the 2023 season, he won the starting job, and became a fan favourite with his ability to scramble, improvise and transform broken plays into big gains.
But Ford talked about team goals — about playing with pride, and helping some teammates hit individual goals, such as veteran receiver Eugene Lewis, who goes into the game 18 yards short of 1,000 on the year, “I’m going to be excited for myself,” he said. “I’ve put myself in a great position. I’m still showing it to people here. If people don’t think I’m the best receiver, or one of the best players in the league, then that’s their opinion. I show it each and every year. I try to do things as best as I can — and I know what I’m worth. I know what I bring to the field and what I bring off the field to the community.
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