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| 1911 | 55.2 | 11 | 14 | 21st | 23.30 | |
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Archived News (04-2009)
Bradford Need Not Worry About His Windfall
In the wake of the mammoth contract paid to Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford last week, some are suggesting that perhaps Oklahoma’s Sam Bradford should have made the leap to the NFL before the evaporation of the huge-money deals at the top of the draft.But Bradford need not worry. In December 2008, Commissioner Roger Goodell explained [...]
Patriots eyeing spot in top 10
KANSAS CITY -- Busy night. Very busy night, as the Lions and agents for Matthew Stafford moved closer to a deal to make the Georgia quarterback the first pick in Saturday's NFL's draft.
Five Draft Day Things I Think I Think
KANSAS CITY -- This is what I don't understand about the Matthew Stafford contract:
Matthew Stafford: From Searching for Money for Burritos to $41 Million
Matthew Stafford: “‘Every time I hear that number, [$41 million] I just kind of laugh,’ Shaun Chapas, Stafford’s former Georgia teammate and roommate, said Monday. ‘Because a few months ago he was wondering if he had enough money left on a gift card to afford another $7 burrito at Barbarito’s.’” Also, the top pick will
The Lions made it official: Georgia QB Matthew Stafford is the
News: The Lions made it official: Georgia QB Matthew Stafford is the new face of their franchise after the club picked him No. 1 overall in the 2009 NFL Draft and signed him to a six-year deal worth as much as $78 million with nearly $42 million guaranteed, the most ever for an NFL player. Stafford amassed 7,731 yards in 34 starts with 51 touchdowns and 33 interceptions (just 10 each in 2008 and 2007) at Georgia. The Lions are keeping the door open on having Stafford as their starter in 2009. "The best player is going to play and I think that we need to keep an eye toward that with Matthew," head coach Jim Schwartz said. "Is he the best player, and is he ready? Both of those questions have to be answered. We're at a really good position right now with a rejuvenated Daunte Culpepper. ... We have a comfort level with what Daunte has done up to this point and we have a good young quarterback and we don't have to force our hand. We don't have to make a decision that's not based on merit." [...]
Lions coach Jim Schwartz said Saturday that he is keeping an
Lions coach Jim Schwartz said Saturday that he is keeping an open mind about whether or not Matthew Stafford will start this season. "I think we go in and say, 'If he's ready . [...]
The Lions made it official: Georgia QB Matthew Stafford is the
News: The Lions made it official: Georgia QB Matthew Stafford is the new face of their franchise after the club picked him No. 1 overall in the 2009 NFL Draft and signed him to a six-year deal worth as much as $78 million with nearly $42 million guaranteed, the most ever for an NFL player. Stafford is expected to begin training camp as the Lions' backup QB behind Daunte Culpepper. Stafford amassed 7,731 yards in 34 starts with 51 touchdowns and 33 interceptions (just 10 each in 2008 and 2007). [...]
Lions selected Georgia QB Matthew Stafford with the first overall
Lions selected Georgia QB Matthew Stafford with the first overall pick in the NFL Draft. Stafford is essentially the league's richest player, so he's probably not going to sit on the bench for long. [...]
The Lions made it official: Georgia QB Matthew Stafford is the
News: The Lions made it official: Georgia QB Matthew Stafford is the new face of their franchise after the club picked him No. 1 overall in the 2009 NFL Draft and signed him to a six-year deal worth as much as $78 million with nearly $42 million guaranteed, the most ever for an NFL player. Stafford is expected to begin training camp as the Lions' backup QB behind Daunte Culpepper. [...]
Lions GM Martin Mayhew was noncommittal when asked if Matthew
Lions GM Martin Mayhew was noncommittal when asked if Matthew Stafford will be thrown into the fire as a rookie. "It takes awhile to learn how to play this game so we'll see," Mayhew said. [...]
Lions agreed to terms with Georgia QB Matthew Stafford on a
Lions agreed to terms with Georgia QB Matthew Stafford on a six-year, $72 million contract and will select him with the first pick in the 2009 draft. Agent Tom Condon did well, landing Stafford a deal that guarantees $41. [...]
The Lions have agreed to contract terms with Georgia QB Matthew
The Lions have agreed to contract terms with Georgia QB Matthew Stafford and will select him with the first pick in the 2009 draft. Agent Tom Condon did well, landing Stafford a six-year, $72 million deal. [...]
The Lions have agreed to contract terms with Georgia QB Matthew
The Lions have agreed to contract terms with Georgia QB Matthew Stafford and will select him with the first pick in the 2009 draft. Agent Tom Condon did well, landing Stafford a six-year, $78 million deal. [...]
FoxSports.com's Jay Glazer reports the Lions have agreed to
FoxSports.com's Jay Glazer reports the Lions have agreed to contract terms with Georgia QB Matthew Stafford and will select him with the first pick in the 2009 draft. [...]
FoxSports.com's Jay Glazer reports the Lions have agreed to
FoxSports.com's Jay Glazer reports the Lions have agreed to contract terms with Georgia QB Matthew Stafford and will select him with the first pick in the 2009 draft. [...]
According to two league sources, the Lions and Matthew Stafford
According to two league sources, the Lions and Matthew Stafford have agreed on the guaranteed portion of his contract and are now ironing out the details. [...]
NFL.com reports that the Lions will make Georgia QB Matthew
News: NFL.com reports that the Lions will make Georgia QB Matthew Stafford their pick at the top of the 2009 NFL Draft on Saturday. It was previously reported that the two sides were close on contract terms, expected to be well over $30 million guaranteed. "We've had some good talks, some good visits and sessions, and I would feel very comfortable there and believe I could become a part of growing something special," Stafford said of Detroit on Friday. "I wouldn't feel lost there at all." [...]
According to a "source inside the organization," both
According to a "source inside the organization," both the Lions and Matthew Stafford believe the Georgia quarterback will be the No. 1 overall pick regardless of any differences in contract talks. [...]
Sports Illustrated's Peter King reports that contract parameters
News: Sports Illustrated's Peter King reports that contract parameters between the Lions and Georgia QB Matthew Stafford will be agreed upon before the start of the 2009 draft. Stafford is one of a handful of draft prospects being considered by the Lions for the top overall pick in the 2009 NFL Draft. "You can take it to the bank: Stafford's going to be a Detroit Lion," King wrote. [...]
According to SI's Peter King, "you can take it to the bank"
According to SI's Peter King, "you can take it to the bank" that Matthew Stafford will be a Detroit Lion. The sides should have an agreement in place by Friday afternoon, but the deal may not be sealed for awhile due to its "complexity. [...]
According to SI's Peter King, "you can take it to the bank"
According to SI's Peter King, "you can take it to the bank" that Matthew Stafford will be a Detroit Lion. The sides should have an agreement in place by Friday afternoon, but the deal may not be sealed for awhile due to its "complexity. [...]
A league source told the Detroit News late Wednesday that Matthew
A league source told the Detroit News late Wednesday that Matthew Stafford is "confident" he'll strike a deal with the Lions before Friday's deadline. [...]
A league source told the Detroit News late Wednesday that Matthew
A league source told the Detroit News late Wednesday that Matthew Stafford is "confident" he'll strike a deal with the Lions before Friday's deadline. [...]
A league source told the Detroit News late Wednesday that Matthew
A league source told the Detroit News late Wednesday that Matthew Stafford is "confident" he'll strike a deal with the Lions before Friday's deadline. [...]
The Lions expect Matt Stafford's agent, Tom Condon, to try to
The Lions expect Matt Stafford's agent, Tom Condon, to try to work a better deal for his client with a team drafting after Detroit before Friday's deadline. [...]
Coach Jim Schwartz has reportedly been the Lions' staunchest
Coach Jim Schwartz has reportedly been the Lions' staunchest supporter of making Matthew Stafford the No. 1 overall pick. He "eventually convinced" president Tom Lewand and GM Martin Mayhew that Stafford is the way to go, and now all three parties are behind him. [...]
Coach Jim Schwartz has reportedly been the Lions' staunchest
Coach Jim Schwartz has reportedly been the Lions' staunchest supporter of making Matthew Stafford the No. 1 overall pick. Schwartz "eventually convinced" president Tom Lewand and GM Martin Mayhew that Stafford is the way to go, and now all three parties are behind him. [...]
The Lions have reportedly been negotiating "intensely"
The Lions have reportedly been negotiating "intensely" with Matthew Stafford for the past two days. Talks are ongoing with Friday as the target date for a deal. [...]
NFL.com reports that the Lions are in "final negotiations"
NFL.com reports that the Lions are in "final negotiations" with Matthew Stafford on a contract that will make him the No. 1 overall pick A deal could reportedly be completed Wednesday night. [...]
NFL.com reports that the Lions are in "final negotiations"
NFL.com reports that the Lions are in "final negotiations" with Matthew Stafford on a deal that will make him the No. 1 overall pick A deal could reportedly be completed by tonight. [...]
MLive.com reports that Lions spokesman Bill Keenist has denied
News: MLive.com reports that Lions spokesman Bill Keenist has denied that his club has agreed to contract terms with Georgia QB Matthew Stafford, which is what was previously reported by the Oakland Press. Stafford is one of a handful of draft prospects being considered by the Lions for the top overall pick in the 2009 NFL Draft. The Lions have confirmed, however, that whomever they choose to take at No. 1 would ideally be signed to a deal. The Oakland Press reported that the Lions and Stafford agreed to an $80 million deal with half of it guaranteed. [...]
Citing "two sources close to the situation," beat
Citing "two sources close to the situation," beat writer Tom Kowalski disputes an Oakland Press report that Lions president Tom Lewand met with owner William Clay Ford early Wednesday to finalize Matt Stafford's contract. [...]
49ers GM Scot McCloughan acknowledged Wednesday that "word
49ers GM Scot McCloughan acknowledged Wednesday that "word on the street is" Matthew Stafford will be the No. 1 pick in the draft. "They're negotiating with him, I know that," McCloughan said. [...]
ESPN's Rachel Nichols reports that the Lions "like what
ESPN's Rachel Nichols reports that the Lions "like what they've seen from (Matthew) Stafford" and a deal could be consummated shortly. Nichols spoke to GM Martin Mayhew at 2ET this afternoon and says we could hear "something definitive from (the Lions) soon. [...]
USC QB Mark Sanchez admitted in a conference call Wednesday
USC QB Mark Sanchez admitted in a conference call Wednesday that he believes the Lions will draft Matthew Stafford first overall. Sanchez said he knows Detroit is "really in love" with the Georgia passer and that "Stafford locked that one down. [...]
Club spokesman Bill Keenist claims reports that the Lions have
Club spokesman Bill Keenist claims reports that the Lions have already agreed to make Matthew Stafford the No. 1 pick are "untrue." The NFL Draft Bible just reported that a six-year, $80M accord was imminent and the Oakland Press seemed to confirm it. [...]
NFL Draft Bible reports that the Lions will make Matthew Stafford
NFL Draft Bible reports that the Lions will make Matthew Stafford the No. 1 pick overall and sign him to a deal worth $40 million guaranteed. Draft Bible was wrong about Vontae Davis, Brian Cushing, Clay Matthews, and B. [...]
NFL Draft Bible reports that the Lions will make Matthew Stafford
NFL Draft Bible reports that the Lions will make Matthew Stafford the No. 1 pick overall and sign him to a deal worth $40 million guaranteed. Draft Bible was wrong about Vontae Davis, Brian Cushing, Clay Matthews, and B. [...]
Lions GM Martin Mayhew said Tuesday that there is a "very
Lions GM Martin Mayhew said Tuesday that there is a "very good chance" the team will agree to a contract with a player before making him the No. [...]
One NFL scout told the SF Chronicle that Matthew Stafford isn't
One NFL scout told the SF Chronicle that Matthew Stafford isn't even in the top ten on his team's draft value board. "There are a lot of holes with him," the scout observed. [...]
Beat reporter Tom Kowalski suggests that club president Tom
Beat reporter Tom Kowalski suggests that club president Tom Lewand may have tipped the Lions' hand that they plan to draft Matt Stafford No. 1 overall. [...]
The agent for Matthew Stafford and Jason Smith was in Detroit
The agent for Matthew Stafford and Jason Smith was in Detroit on Friday, according to Profootballtalk.com. Agent Tom Condon was presumably negotiating contracts for his clients. [...]
Though Matt Stafford is the leading candidate to go No. 1 overall
Though Matt Stafford is the leading candidate to go No. 1 overall in the upcoming draft, there is reportedly a "divergence of opinion among Lions decisions-makers. [...]
The Lions have reportedly begun preliminary negotiations with
The Lions have reportedly begun preliminary negotiations with the representatives of Georgia QB Matthew Stafford, Baylor OT Jason Smith, and Wake Forest LB Aaron Curry. [...]
Georgia QB Matthew Stafford said his Monday visit with the 49ers
Georgia QB Matthew Stafford said his Monday visit with the 49ers "went well." The sides spoke about a report the 49ers brought in a psychologist to grill him about his private life and parents' divorce. [...]
Matthew Stafford has reportedly begun telling his former Georgia
Matthew Stafford has reportedly begun telling his former Georgia teammates that he'll be the Lions' pick at No. 1 overall. Stafford is allegedly saying the pick is a "done deal" and that he'll receive more than $40 million guaranteed. [...]
The 49ers will host Georgia QB Matthew Stafford on Monday. This
The 49ers will host Georgia QB Matthew Stafford on Monday. This appears to show that San Francisco isn't overly concerned with Stafford's alleged poor interview at the Scouting Combine. [...]
Lions beat writer Tom Kowalski disputes a Profootballtalk report
Lions beat writer Tom Kowalski disputes a Profootballtalk report that Detroit has already decided to draft Matthew Stafford No. 1 overall. Kowalski says the Lions have narrowed their choices, but to say Stafford will be the pick is "premature. [...]
Lions beat writer Tom Kowalski disputes a Profootballtalk report
Lions beat writer Tom Kowalski disputes a Profootballtalk report that Detroit has already decided to draft Matthew Stafford No. 1 overall. Kowalski says the Lions have narrowed their choices, but to say Stafford will be the pick is "premature. [...]
The Lions are currently planning to draft Georgia QB Matthew
The Lions are currently planning to draft Georgia QB Matthew Stafford with the No. 1 overall pick, according to Profootballtalk.com It was reported elsewhere within the last month that Detroit planned to take Jason Smith, so realize that this isn't absolute. [...]
The Lions' focus on Georgia QB Matthew Stafford has reportedly
The Lions' focus on Georgia QB Matthew Stafford has reportedly increased since Jay Cutler was traded to Chicago. This doesn't necessarily mean they're locked into Stafford at No. [...]
The Lions have reportedly called around offering the No. 1 overall
The Lions have reportedly called around offering the No. 1 overall pick but have received little interest in return. There isn't one truly dominant talent to tempt teams into paying the outrageous salary demands of a No. [...]
Jaguars.com writer Vic Ketchman believes that the team has "real
Jaguars.com writer Vic Ketchman believes that the team has "real interest" in Matthew Stafford and Mark Sanchez. Ketchman suggests that either would be difficult to pass on at No. [...]
Matthew Stafford Injury News
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Status: Questionable. Likely will not play
Updating a previous item, Lions coach Jim Schwartz admitted Monday that Matthew Stafford (left shoulder) is "unlikely" to play on Thanksgiving Day against the Packers. Schwartz says tests confirmed that Stafford doesn't have a significant injury and that his non-throwing shoulder is structurally sound, but the short week doesn't give him enough time to prepare. NFL Network's Mike Lombardi and Nick Cotsonika of the Detroit Free Press both report that Stafford is unlikely to play. Daunte Culpepper is on track to make his third start of 2009.
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Top| Week | Pass Yds | Rush Yds | Rush TDs | Pass TDs | INTs | Fumbles | Points | Differential |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 422 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 42 | 0 |
| 10 | 224 | 28 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 19 |
| 9 | 203 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 10 | 30 |
| 8 | 168 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 24 |
| 4 | 296 | 20 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 30 |
| 3 | 241 | 23 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 20 |
| 2 | 152 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 30 |
| 1 | 205 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 40 |
| Totals: | 1911 | 89 | 2 | 11 | 14 | 1 | 126 |
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