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Why There Is No QB Controversy in Detroit

 
Think about it: Matthew Stafford is the QB. Is he the QB for now or the future? I say, future. Daunte Culpepper has obviously came into this season with much less baggage to say the least, he has lost a tremendous amount of weight, and clearly shown the desire to be the starting QB in Detroit and take Stafford under his wing. To make matters better for Culpepper he also has a offensive coordinator in the name of Scott Linehan in which most of his glory years in Minnesota were at his peak, and the familiarity with Culpepper and Linehan could prove all the more likely that Culpepper will be the QB for this year. Take into account the QB's that have been rushed into the starting role over the past few years. Matt Ryan- Sure his story is great for having help that turnaround in ATL but his story just doesn't happen that often Vince Young- This is the QB I think who has the potential in the world, he was just rushed into the spotlight, and is getting closer and closer to BUST. Matt ... (link)

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