Hiro Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 This is for our residential Stafford-SuperFan, royallypwned :cool: ALLEN PARK -- You might not get anyone with the Detroit Lions to acknowledge this right now, but the wide-ranging belief in the organization is quarterback Matthew Stafford might be much better than anyone had dared to hope. With the organized team activities finishing up this week, Stafford has left an indelible impression on members of the franchise. He's still a rookie and he's still making mistakes, but the optimism continues to grow about the team's first overall draft choice. On the field, Stafford shows flashes of brilliance with his quick decision making, rapid release and arm strength. During Monday's workout, Stafford threw several impressive passes, including a downfield strike to rookie tight end Brandon Pettigrew. Stafford made the toss as he faked a handoff and spun and threw deep in one motion. Lions coach Jim Schwartz is playing it coy about Stafford's progress and the early expectations. "When he's the best quarterback and he's ready, he's going to start. He needs to pass both of those," Schwartz said Monday. "It doesn't matter if he's ready if he's not the best. And if he's the best but he's not ready, (he won't start)." Schwartz said the Lions want their young players to get accustomed to their surroundings before the coaches start making any decisions. "We wanted to go in saying, 'Let's not judge too quickly,' but at some point, we're really going to have to turn the microscope on and start evaluating every little thing," Schwartz said. "Just being the best physically doesn't mean you're ready to go out on an NFL field. I think we've all seen examples of that, players who were rushed too quickly. They weren't ready mentally, and they weren't ready to be on the field, even though the talent was there." That's the public stance. That's the same answer you'll get from everybody else in the organization. Internally, though, the Lions couldn't be more pleased with Stafford. The truth is, the kid is wowing everybody. While the Lions knew Stafford had all the physical abilities, the one thing they couldn't measure was how he would adapt to his surroundings. Not only in terms of how he would bond with his teammates, but how he would carry himself in meetings and in the locker room. I know it's pretty early to make predictions, but so far Stafford might seem to be the guy the Lions have been so desperate for at QB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paloosa Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 Wait to he gets sacked like a bag of potato chips and he is picking himself up off the ground because they have no blocking. Detroit is so desperate for a draft pick to work out that they will be quick to throw him into the fire. Poor kid he didn't know what hit him yet. Seriously I hope he suceeds and wish him the best but only time will tell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tml6157 Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 He might be good but you wont see it without an OL. Passing on Michael Oher for Pettigrew was the Lions at their finest. When you have to sign a Jansen to protect you, you know something is going to go bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred Jones Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 Can you can a QB quickly and effectively read an NFL defense? That is what separates the QB's. Yes, leadership, physical tools, and such matter, but many QB's have that, but can't read a defense. Just have to wait and see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrifNick21 Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 I didn't even read the article but if you just signed a $40,000,000 GUARANTEED contract, you BETTER show signs of a starter by God. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GibbsFactor Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 I hope he works out for him. Doesn't hurt tossing the ball to that Calvin kid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darklight1216 Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 I want Matthew Stafford to do well in Detroit, but since the Lions will be playing teams like the Steelers, Ravens, Cowboys (remember that guy, Ware?) it's not good idea to throw a rookie into the fire like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
royallypwned Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 This is for our residential Stafford-SuperFan, royallypwned :cool: :notworthy Wait to he gets sacked like a bag of potato chips and he is picking himself up off the ground because they have no blocking. Detroit is so desperate for a draft pick to work out that they will be quick to throw him into the fire. Poor kid he didn't know what hit him yet. Seriously I hope he suceeds and wish him the best but only time will tell. Matthew Stafford doesn't need blocking. Matthew Stafford blocks for himself. He won't get his jersey dirty all season long...unless of course he decides to dive into the endzone after his routine 99 yard touchdown rushes. Matthew Stafford can fly over people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
royallypwned Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 I want Matthew Stafford to do well in Detroit, but since the Lions will be playing teams like the Steelers, Ravens, Cowboys (remember that guy, Ware?) it's not good idea to throw a rookie into the fire like that. Stafford might be the only guy who can run away from DeMarcus Ware. But the Lions won't play the Cowboys in the regular season this year. Maybe if the Cowboys can win a playoff game next season, they can be the team to face the 17-0 Lions in the NFC Championship game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingGibbs Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 I have to admit I'm pulling for this guy to succeed. He seems like a level-headed kid and seems willing to put in the hard work to succeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outlaw Torn Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 Matthew Stafford doesn't need blocking. Matthew Stafford blocks for himself. He won't get his jersey dirty all season long...unless of course he decides to dive into the endzone after his routine 99 yard touchdown rushes. Matthew Stafford can fly over people. :rotflmao: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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