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Matthew Stafford on fast track to be Lions' starting quarterback Week 1 against the Saints
Matthew Stafford on fast track to be Lions' starting quarterback Week 1 against the Saints
ALLEN PARK -- In a recent radio interview, Detroit Lions head coach Jim Schwartz was asked about the possibility of rookie Matthew Stafford opening the regular season as the team's starting quarterback. Schwartz repeatedly stressed the point that fans...
Life Is Hard When You’re The NFL’s Top Pick
Life Is Hard When You’re The NFL’s Top Pick
yepyep.gibbs12.com — Lions rookie QB Matthew Stafford is living it up with babes, boobs, hipster sunglasses, and America before... the reality of moving to Detroit sets in. Nicely done. thanks Weber. (more) Life Is Hard When You’re The NFL’s Top Pick
TheBaker’s NFL Preview: Detroit Lions
TheBaker’s NFL Preview: Detroit Lions
rumorsandrants.com — It hasn’t been a bright 12 months in the Motor City. General Motors went belly up, the... city’s mayor resigned amidst an avalanche of controversies and Robocop never showed up. The city is so far in the dumps that Thomas Jane’s fictional enormous penis in HBO’s ... (more) TheBaker’s NFL Preview: Detroit Lions
Bulk of Daunte Culpepper's contract with Lions doesn't kick in until season starts
mlive.com — Daunte Culpepper is currently the Detroit Lions' No. 1 quarterback and, at worst, he's expected to go... into the season as the team's No. 2 (behind rookie first-round pick Matthew Stafford). However, the Lions have given themselves some wiggle room...  ... (more) Bulk of Daunte Culpepper's contract with Lions doesn't ...
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Will Stafford start for Lions in Week 1?
The Scores Report - The National Sports Blog — There have been mixed reports the past couple days on whether or not rookie Matthew Stafford will start under center for the Lions in Week 1 of the 2009 season. ESPN’s John Clayton says no chance: It would take an incredible preseason for rookie Matthew Stafford to beat out Daunte Culpepper in Detroit, but Stafford does have an incredible arm. Lions beat writer Tom Kowalski says he might: It would take an incredible preseason for rookie Matthew Stafford to beat out ...

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nflgridirongab.com 8/4/2009 — Over at mlive.com, Tom Kowalski posted a couple of articles over the past couple of days that referenced Mathew Stafford’s performance and first impressions so far in Training camp. I figured I would point out some highlights… During Monday’s session, the Lions ran some ...
Stafford Having Good Showing in Camp so Far
lionsgab.com 8/4/2009 — Over at mlive.com, Tom Kowalski posted a couple of articles over the past couple of days that referenced Mathew Stafford’s performance and first impressions so far in Training camp. I figured I would point out some highlights… During Monday’s session, the Lions ran some ...
Will Stafford start for Lions in Week 1?
scoresreport.com 7/27/2009 — There have been mixed reports the past couple days on whether or not rookie Matthew Stafford will start under center for the Lions in Week 1 of the 2009 season. ESPN’s John Clayton says no chance : It would take an incredible preseason for rookie Matthew Stafford to beat out Daunte ...
Lions' Matthew Stafford lives up to hype on Day 1
mlive.com 8/2/2009 — ALLEN PARK -- So much for rookie jitters. In his public debut for the Detroit Lions, No. 1 draft pick Matthew Stafford had all the poise of a veteran NFL quarterback from the moment he stepped on the practice...
No question: Lions rookie Matthew Stafford will win starting spot over veteran Daunte Culpepper
mlive.com 8/9/2009 — Culpepper hasn't done anything to lose the job, he's just competing with the wrong guy.
ESPN’s Kevin Seifert Previews NFC North Training Camps
lionsgab.com 7/23/2009 — Over at ESPN, Kevin Seifert has an article up previewing the training camps for all four of the NFC North Teams and covers four major points about each team like the hot competitions for starting roles that will go on for each team during camp, what could make camp a downer, what will determine ...
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 ...
Matthew Stafford's first game with Lions shows quarterback battle is far from over
mlive.com 8/16/2009 — AP Photo If quarterback Matthew Stafford can learn from his mistakes, including completing his first touchdown pass as a Detroit Lion for a 42-yard interception return in Saturday's win against the Falcons, he'll make it tough for the Lions not...
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 ...
Expectations of Stafford Running Wild
lionsgab.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 ...
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T.O. Campaigns For Vick, Herm Edwards Says Saints "Best Fit"Bleacher Report - NFL
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