Hitman#21 Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 Lions To Draft Stafford; $40M Guaranteed Written by NFL Draft Bible Wednesday, 22 April 2009 10:25 William Clay Ford has signed off on the Detroit Lions drafting QB Matthew Stafford of Georgia with the number one overall pick, the NFL Draft Bible has learned. With the contract looking to be worth around a total of $80 million with about $40 million guaranteed, the Lions front office wanted to make sure they got the blessing of the owner on all accounts and they have. Look for the Lions to draft QB Matthew Stafford with the # 1 overall pick this Saturday. Nothing shocking here just thought id share it with you guys... NFL DRAFT BIBLE - Lions To Draft Stafford; $40M Guaranteed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ajamrani Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 You mean stafford not sanchez!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinsdude Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 Hitman, I think that your thread title is incorrect. It should read Stafford instead of Sanchez. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hitman#21 Posted April 22, 2009 Author Share Posted April 22, 2009 You mean stafford not sanchez!! Hitman, I think that your thread title is incorrect. It should read Stafford instead of Sanchez. Thanks guys fixed it!! I guess i cant get Sanchez out of my head...That dosnt sound right Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thinking Skins Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 I wonder what the Bible Code is saying about Stafford and Sanchez? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetSkins Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 the same website is still reporting Raji tested positive despite it being false. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAFGA Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 If this is true, I hope they keep their 20th pick because they're going to need some OL help or some defensive help with that pick. That deal with Dallas might come in handy there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Weirdo Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 They wanted to make sure they got the blessing of the owner on all counts? Look for Stafford to be a bust! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hitman#21 Posted April 22, 2009 Author Share Posted April 22, 2009 A follow up from PFT: Following an unconfirmed report that they’re about to sign University of Georgia quarterback Matthew Stafford, the Detroit Lions have emphatically shot it down. According to Tom Kowalski of Mlive.com, team officials have denied the reports from The Oakland Press and NFLDraftBible.com. “That report is absolutely untrue,” Lions team spokesman Bill Keenist said. Of course, that doesn’t mean that the Lions still won’t wind up drafting and signing Stafford. The Lions are trying to sign their No. 1 pick before the draft and are in talks with Stafford, Baylor offensive tackle Jason Smith and Wake Forest linebacker Aaron Curry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrifNick21 Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 And everyone makes a big deal out of the Skins giving a proven player $41 million guaranteed. :doh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hitman#21 Posted April 22, 2009 Author Share Posted April 22, 2009 And everyone makes a big deal out of the Skins giving a proven player $41 million guaranteed. :doh: Yea i know this system of Rookies getting mega-deals is absurd and has to stop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrifNick21 Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 Yea i know this system of Rookies getting mega-deals is absurd and has to stop. Yep. Rookies need to have some sort of salary cap or something. Or put a set amount for each round. Example, if you're a first rounder, you get 3 years $15 million. 2nd rounder, 3 years $10 million and so on. And if the team that drafted/traded you, at the end of that contract, if they want to resign you to a bigger deal, go ahead before another team. Sort of like the restricted free agency, but different. :2cents: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paredskinsfan Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 If they are smart they will take Curry, I think Culpepper will have a good year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IbleedBnG83 Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 NFL Draft Bible...the same people who were wrong about all the players' failed drug test? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hitman#21 Posted April 22, 2009 Author Share Posted April 22, 2009 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. NFL.com's Steve Wyche says Jason Smith is the Lions' "second option" if no deal with Stafford is reached. If Stafford is the pick, Wyche adds that St. Louis, picking No. 2, hasn't ruled out taking Aaron Curry or Mark Sanchez instead of a left tackle. The Rams reportedly like what they've seen from Alex Barron this spring. Source: NFL.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zhouse Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 The Lions should take Aaron Curry. The defense is atrocious Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veretax Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 That would contradict what I saw on rotoworld today, that St. Louis had Zero interest in a QB at #2. I smell smoke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hitman#21 Posted April 22, 2009 Author Share Posted April 22, 2009 Word is Lions gave Stafford a friday deadline to accept there offer and they have a deal in place With Curry in case it does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
royallypwned Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 I will be the first person to buy a Lions Stafford jersey if he goes there. That is a guarantee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWJ Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 What's the deal with Stafford and his knucklehead agent? Dude should have already signed with the Lions. If the Lions grow impatient with him his will lose alot of money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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