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In addition to being a frequent visitor to the end zone, Cody Fajardo has positioned himself to cash in away from the football field.

Fajardo, whose sensational play has simply saved the Saskatchewan Roughriders’ 2019 season, is eligible to test free agency in February.

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Should he hit the open market, the congenial Californian can expect to be wooed by several CFL teams. There may also be overtures from NFL or XFL teams.

But the best fit, with unrivalled earning potential, will be Saskatchewan.

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Fajardo could parlay his exalted status as the Roughriders’ No. 1 quarterback into a veritable mint, capitalizing on opportunities that, in terms of scale, are not available anywhere else in the league.

A starting quarterback will be generously compensated in any CFL burg. He will also be a prominent player anywhere he lands.

Only in Saskatchewan can Fajardo, or anyone else in his situation, truly max out.