Stafford Feels Like He Knows the Lions Offense Already
lionsgab.com 7/5/2009 — At the NFL Rookie Symposium in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., Lions rookie QB Matthew Stafford told CBSSports.com in an exclusive interview that his new team’s offense is familiar to him, and that’s helped him get acclimated to his new playbook. “Coming from Georgia, we do a lot of ...

Stafford to be Ready to Start Opening Day?
lionsgab.com 7/6/2009 — As far as when Matthew Stafford will be starting for the Lions, MLive writer Tom Kowalski says that he wouldn’t doubt it if he’s ready for the opener, or pretty soon after that: The Lions talked about adding a veteran backup because they weren’t sure how quickly Stafford ...

Poll: When Will Matthew Stafford Start for the Lions?
prideofdetroit.com 6/5/2009 — More photos » by Carlos Osorio - AP about 1 month ago: Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford, the No. 1 pick in the NFL draft, is seen during ...

Lions may start Stafford
myteamrivals.typepad.com 7/8/2009 — The ulitmate question for the 2009 season is when should Stafford start?

Lions QB Matthew Stafford making great first impression | Freep.com | Detroit Free Press
freep.com 6/2/2009 — Matthew Stafford, the No. 1 pick in this year's NFL draft, made an impressive throw toward the end of Lions practice Monday. He threaded the ball through tight coverage to receiver Keary Colbert, who bobbled it over the middle, then hauled it in ...

Lions' Matthew Stafford shows signs of a starter
mlive.com 6/2/2009 — AP File PhotoDetroit Lions rookie quarterback Matthew Stafford has shown flashes of brilliance in organized team activities, including quick decision making and arm strength. ALLEN PARK -- You might not get anyone with the Detroit Lions to acknowledge ...

Matthew Stafford Profile, Blog Posts, Stats, Photos - Detroit Lions - NFL
sbnation.com 6/2/2009 — team player Pride Of Detroit Blog about the Matthew Stafford Pride Of Detroit Matthew Stafford Detroit Lions #9 - Quarterback Born: 1988/02/07 Age: 21 Height: 6-2 Weight: 237 Place of birth: Dallas, TX Seasons: 0 Drafted by: the Detroit Lions in ...

Friday Notes: Matthew Stafford Discusses QB Situation
prideofdetroit.com 6/23/2009 — Matthew Stafford has recently been making appearances in the media to promote Axe Hair (one of his endorsement deals), and in a radio interview in his hometown of Dallas, he talked about the Lions ' quarterback situation. "I would love to start ...

Expectations of Lions Rookie QB Stafford Running Wild
nflgridirongab.com 8/10/2009 — 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 ...

Stafford could start Week 1
novafantasysports.com 7/27/2009 — Beat writer Tom Kowalski points out that Matthew Stafford is "on the fast track to become the Lions' starting quarterback when the season opens Sept. 13 in New Orleans." Stafford has reportedly passed all tests "with flying colors," and the Lions now believe the No. 1 overall pick is even ...

William Clay Ford Sr Speaks! Reveals Nothing! — Bleacher Report - NFL 6/25/2009
William Clay Ford Sr. gave a rare 20 minute interview with reporters yesterday following the Lions mini-camp practice yesterday in Allen Park. For those who were hoping for him to accept blame or take responsibility for his lousy tenure as an ...

Is Sanchez-Freeman the Second Coming of Ryan-Flacco? — Bleacher Report - NFL 6/25/2009
This past season, NFL fans were pleasantly surprised by the performance of rookie quarterbacks Matt Ryan and Joe Flacco. Drafted No. 3 and No. 18, respectively, both players led their teams to the playoffs.  Ryan led his team to an 11-5 ...

Dominic Raiola Signs With Detroit Lions Through 2013 — Bleacher Report - NFL 6/25/2009
The Detroit Lions have signed center Dominic Raiola to a four—year extension today.  Raiola, who would have been entering the final year of his contract, has been a starter on the Lions' offensive line since his second year in the ...

Lions sign C Raiola to 4-year contract extension — The Seattle Times: Sports 6/25/2009
The Detroit Lions have signed center Dominic Raiola to a four-year contract extension.

Center Dominic Raiola gets multiyear deal from Lions — ESPN.com - NFL 6/25/2009
Lions center Dominic Raiola signed a four-year contract extension Thursday that will carry him through the 2013 season.