Oldskool Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/04/24/source-nothing-will-stop-lions-from-taking-stafford/ Source: Nothing will stop Lions from taking Stafford Posted: Draft, News | NFL.com Staff | Tags: 2009 NFL Draft, Detroit Lions, Matthew Stafford A source inside the Detroit Lions organization told NFL.com’s Thomas George that neither the team nor QB Matthew Stafford believe any differences in contract talks will stop the Georgia quarterback from becoming the No. 1 overall pick in Saturday’s draft. Stafford has previously expressed his desire to play for the Lions, and he didn’t waver from that stance on Friday. “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. “I wouldn’t feel lost there at all.” Also making his pitch to be the Lions’ No. 1 pick was Wake Forest LB Aaron Curry, who told NFL.com’s Pat Kirwan that he would take less money than 2008 No. 1 pick Jake Long did from the Miami Dolphins. But Stafford appears to be the Lions’ first choice, and the sides have been trying to put the finishing touches on a deal all week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GibbsFactor Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 He just said his biggest thing he's getting prepared for is sliding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brunell Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 stuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuupid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWJ Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 The Lions are not only a bad football team, I think their FO is worse than ours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CM916 Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 Well, anything is an improvement over 0-16 and "something special" for the Lions would be an 8-8 season. I guess he is an optimist. I know if I was going to Detroit, I'd want to get all the guaranteed money I possibly could just in case going there dooms my career. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boofMcboof Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 The Lions are not only a bad football team, I think their FO is worse than ours. I'd take a chance with Martin Mayhew running our front office over Synderatto any day of the week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SIXX99 Posted April 25, 2009 Share Posted April 25, 2009 Its official the Lions have taken Stafford. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldskool Posted April 25, 2009 Author Share Posted April 25, 2009 front page of ESPN Signed, Sealed, Delivered The Lions, 0-16 last season, have found their QB. Matthew Stafford agreed Friday night to a six-year, $41.7M deal and will be the No. 1 pick in Saturday's draft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardcore Zornography Posted April 25, 2009 Share Posted April 25, 2009 Wow, the NFL desperately needs a rookie cap. The record is broken every single year and it is getting more and more ridiculous. 41.7 mil guaranteed for someone who has never taken a snap in the league. UNREAL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighOnHendrix Posted April 25, 2009 Share Posted April 25, 2009 Just posted on NFL.com: Stafford strikes deal with Lions Georgia QB Matthew Stafford will be the No. 1 overall pick after agreeing to a six-year deal with the Detroit Lions, NFL.com's Steve Wyche reports. The contract has $41.7 million guaranteed but can be worth up to $78 million. No further details, just that blurb at the top of the home page. Not much of a surprise, but there you go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXREDSKINS44 Posted April 25, 2009 Share Posted April 25, 2009 He sure is getting a boat load of money, but that doesn't shock me anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeepRyder Posted April 25, 2009 Share Posted April 25, 2009 Let the Sanchez bidding begin! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWJ Posted April 25, 2009 Share Posted April 25, 2009 Now, who will the Yams take? Will it be Jason Smith, Eugene Monroe or Curry? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IbleedBnG83 Posted April 25, 2009 Share Posted April 25, 2009 Now, who will the Yams take? Will it be Jason Smith, Eugene Monroe or Curry? But how about the plane ticket they bought for Sanchez? :hysterical: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsMaster88 Posted April 25, 2009 Share Posted April 25, 2009 I hope the Sanchez lovers can see the numbers that Stafford is going to be making. Way too much risk to put in any rookie QB. Yeah, Sanchez is going to make less, but if he goes around 4, it's not going to be much different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighOnHendrix Posted April 25, 2009 Share Posted April 25, 2009 LOL @ Yams! Good one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RammsteinSkins Posted April 25, 2009 Share Posted April 25, 2009 It was only a matter of time. Eyes on Sanchez now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GibbsFactor Posted April 25, 2009 Share Posted April 25, 2009 It sure is good to be a first round pick. :yikes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickalino Posted April 25, 2009 Share Posted April 25, 2009 It sure is good to be a first round pick. :yikes: or Albert Haynesworth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldskool Posted April 25, 2009 Author Share Posted April 25, 2009 I hope the Sanchez lovers can see the numbers that Stafford is going to be making. Way too much risk to put in any rookie QB. Yeah, Sanchez is going to make less, but if he goes around 4, it's not going to be much different. Seattle isn't going to take Sanchez and the Skins won't go any lower than 8 to reach for him for a number of reasons. And rookie numbers are all a huge risk and will be until a rookie cap is added to the next cba. This really has nothing to do with Sanchez other than you trying to figure in another reason not to take him. BTW, i'm still against drafting him, simply stating facts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littleskins Posted April 25, 2009 Share Posted April 25, 2009 or Albert Haynesworth atleast he has proven himself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighOnHendrix Posted April 25, 2009 Share Posted April 25, 2009 Update: http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d80ff7434&template=without-video-with-comments&confirm=true Done deal: QB Stafford will be Lions' No. 1 pick on six-year agreement NFL.com Wire Reports Matthew Stafford will be the Detroit Lions' No. 1 overall draft pick after agreeing Friday night to a six-year deal that NFL.com's Steve Wyche reports will pay the quarterback $41.7 million in guarantees and could be worth as much as $78 million. Quarterback Matt Ryan, the No. 3 pick in last year's draft, received a six-year, $72 million contract, with $34.75 million guaranteed, from the Atlanta Falcons. The Lions desperately need a quarterback to help turn around the NFL's first 0-16 team, which has had the worst eight-year stretch in the league since World War II, and is turning to Stafford after he was a starter in each of his three seasons at the University of Georgia. The NFL draft starts Saturday with the first two rounds and continues Sunday with five rounds. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickalino Posted April 25, 2009 Share Posted April 25, 2009 atleast he has proven himself. unfortunately, First Round Draft Pick Salaries are never about proving oneself (merit-based pay in the NFL) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eagleskins Posted April 25, 2009 Share Posted April 25, 2009 Dumbest #1 pick in a long time. The guy is a bum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirClintonPortis Posted April 25, 2009 Share Posted April 25, 2009 I still doubt he'll be starting this year. Culpepper is more expendable to the Lions and thus he'll be playing behind the questionable O-line they have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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