Matthew Stafford - Lions Parting Ways...
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Heim
EOG Master
mrbowling300
EOG Dedicated
He did all he could here and really his tenure ran its course. Im sure all Lions fans wish him well. Like when we rooted for Justin Verlander in Houston.
FairWarning
Bells Beer Connoisseur
They should have moved him last year, then draft a QB.
mrbowling300
EOG Dedicated
I agree.....another poor move by Bob Quinn. He should have left prior to signing his last extension.
FairWarning
Bells Beer Connoisseur
That is when they should have let Quinn and the coach go, start new and let them move Stafford. The Bears do the same dumb things.
boston massacre
EOG Master
Stafford is No Top 5.
Mahomes, Rogers, Brady, Watson, Jackson, Allen, Herbert , Mayfield, Goff.
Prescott, Roethlisberger, Ryan, Burrow.
Top 15.
Yeah, no way is he Top 5. Stafford is between mediocre and good.
In 12 seasons, Stafford was #5 in QB rating in one season, Top 10 in 3 other seasons and mediocre in the other 8.
Viejo Dinosaur
EOG Master
I see Stafford doing good things in New England or Indy....
Murphy’s Best
EOG Dedicated
Not worth giving up a No 1 pick for!
Stafford will appreciate a move from the NFC North.
Or will he?
At first blush, I thought Stafford would benefit from not having to duel Aaron Rodgers twice a season.
But, at the same time, he will miss two games against the Bears and two games against the Vikings, franchises that have struggled at the quarterback position.
Or will he?
At first blush, I thought Stafford would benefit from not having to duel Aaron Rodgers twice a season.
But, at the same time, he will miss two games against the Bears and two games against the Vikings, franchises that have struggled at the quarterback position.
Stafford always seems to come alive in a game when his team is stuck seven points or more in the fourth quarter.
Since entering the league in 2009, Stafford has posted 38 game-winning drives and 31 fourth-quarter comebacks.
FairWarning
Bells Beer Connoisseur
He's not going to NE. Matt Patricia just went back there. Detroit should have offered Matt to NE before last year, now NE is closer to rebuilding than they are making the playoffs. There are few offensive weapons on there now.
Now a interesting longshot would be Atlanta. The defense was pretty good, he's a hometown guy, and Ryan is a FA.
Heim
EOG Master
The contract is a steal. 9 million upcoming, 11 million 22-23. The signing bonuses have all been paid by DET.
boston massacre
EOG Master
That's The Key.
A Good Contract To Take on.
New England, Indy, Saints.
3 Teams Without QB's.
What's The Deal With Big Ben in Pitt. ?
Hear He Has a Cap Hit/ Salary Next Year of 41 Million.
Ouch !
mrbowling300
EOG Dedicated
6-52
The stat hanging over Stafford's head — and career — is the infamous: 6-52 straight up (SU) record against teams that finished the season above . 500
The stat hanging over Stafford's head — and career — is the infamous: 6-52 straight up (SU) record against teams that finished the season above . 500
WildBill
2
Its not the dollars to pay, its the cap charge that matters unless you are dealing with the handful of cheap owners out there.
FairWarning
Bells Beer Connoisseur
I guess Ryan is a big cap hit next year also, scratch that.
FairWarning
Bells Beer Connoisseur
There is a reason for that.
choslamshe
EOG Master
He deserves his shot on a good team. He has all the tools to lead a team deep and his Lions teams were among the bottom every year. The majority of teams he is likely to go to aren't much better than the Lions...but NE and Washington would be slight upgrades
WildBill
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I did read on a Steelers blog that the contract could made into a good cap hit if Stafford is willing to extend his contract at favorable terms. Could get Lions to pay bonuses, then do the trade and then extend with other bonuses being worked into the extension. Said if he was motivated to play with his next team he could be willing, but that's a big if.
boston massacre
EOG Master
There's a 10 Million Dollar Roster Bonus Due 5 Days after The Start of The League Year in March in Stafford's Contract.
Thanks for sharing, 300.
The Lions intend to trade Stafford when the 2021 league year opens in March, before he's due a $10 million roster bonus.
Source: Detroit Free-Press
The Lions intend to trade Stafford when the 2021 league year opens in March, before he's due a $10 million roster bonus.
Source: Detroit Free-Press
mrbowling300
EOG Dedicated
I saw Mrs. Stafford at the local market last year. Her car was easy to identify in the parking lot: https://www.caranddriver.com/rolls-royce/cullinan-2020
Also their house was for sale too: https://www.freep.com/story/money/r...eld-township-home-simply-stunning/5214713002/
Five more kids to match Philip Rivers.
Murphy’s Best
EOG Dedicated
That should be an easy over!
Woodrow Wilson
EOG Dedicated
The Rams bought a SB, but the history books won't care about that.
Stafford has salvaged a decade + of losing with the NFL's worst franchise.
Stafford has salvaged a decade + of losing with the NFL's worst franchise.
