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 (6-11) have already been eliminated from the playoff race. The Argos (10-7) have already clinched second spot in the East and a home playoff date against the Ottawa Redblacks.
So, when the two teams face each other Friday at Commonwealth Stadium in a game that has no bearings on the standings, all eyes will be on Ford, whose contract expires at the end of the year. Will he be back in Edmonton in 2025? Or will he move on?
“For me personally, (this game) doesn’t show me anything,” Ford said. “I know I can compete and play quarterback at this level. Hopefully, it shows other people that — and just go from there.”
The Ford saga has …