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Expectations of Lions Rookie QB Stafford Running Wild
Expectations of Lions Rookie QB Stafford Running Wild
Training camp is nine days in and every Lions fan has seen the news. “Matthew Stafford looks great,” “Stafford impresses teammates and coaches alike,” “Matthew Stafford is the real deal.” However, we’ve all seen this before. In August of 2002, Lions fans succumbed to the nastiest four-letter ...
NFL DEBATE: Better Season, Sanchez or Stafford? Career?
sports2debate.com — NFL DEBATE: Better Season, Sanchez or Stafford? Career? .... NFL DEBATE: Better Season, Sanchez or Stafford? Career?... (more) NFL DEBATE: Better Season, Sanchez or Stafford? Career?
Scott Linehan on Lions' Matthew Stafford: 'I don't feel like I'm coaching a rookie'
mlive.com — Scott Linehan is entering his eighth season as an offensive coordinator or head coach in the National... Football League and he's been around a lot of quarterbacks. Linehan, in his first season as the Detroit Lions' offensive coordinator, knows how...  ... (more) Scott Linehan on Lions' Matthew Stafford: 'I don't feel ...
No question: Lions rookie Matthew Stafford will win starting spot over veteran Daunte Culpepper
No question: Lions rookie Matthew Stafford will win starting spot over veteran Daunte Culpepper
mlive.com — Culpepper hasn't done anything to lose the job, he's just competing with the wrong guy.... (more) No question: Lions rookie Matthew Stafford will win ...
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