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 Impressed By Stafford
mysportsrumors.com 5/4/2009 — New Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford wasted no time in impressing management. The team finished up its rookie mini-camp today and coaches were raving about the youngsters ability. “I thought a couple times he rushed himself and he missed a couple things,” Mayhew said. “Then there ...

Report: Lions in final negotiations with quarterback Matthew Stafford
scoresreport.com 4/23/2009 — According to NFL.com , the Detroit Lions are in final negotiations with quarterback Matthew Stafford to become the No. 1 player taken in this weekend’s draft. The Lions are in negotiations to finalize a contract with Georgia QB Matthew ...

Time To Give Stafford The Ball
nationalfootballpost.com 6/2/2009 — The early reports out of Detroit are good on Matthew Stafford, and it’s starting to look like the rookie from Georgia might be on the field earlier than expected, according to Peter King of SI.com. Today, I’m going to explain why Stafford should be ...

First impressions on Stafford
davebirkett.blogspot.com 5/2/2009 — Matthew Stafford appeared to be a tad nervous early, but he showed in his first practice why the Lions drafted him No. 1 overall. At Day 1 of the Lions' rookie orientation Friday, Stafford, by my count, completed both of his throws in 11-on-11 ...

Matthew Stafford on fast track to be Lions' starting quarterback Week 1 against the Saints
mlive.com 7/27/2009 — 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 ...

Lions Get Their Man: QB Stafford Gets a 6-Year Deal to be the #1 Pick
nflgridirongab.com 4/25/2009 — The 2009 NFL Draft has basically gotten underway, as the Lions, sitting with the number one pick after an 0-16 season in 2008, have gotten their man. Reports say that the Lions have agreed to terms on a 6-year deal with Georgia quarterback Matthew Stafford, and once the clock hits in New York ...

Lions show how much they value Matthew Stafford | Freep.com | Detroit Free Press
freep.com 4/25/2009 — NEW YORK – Well, now we know how much the Lions love – and value – Georgia quarterback Matthew Stafford. The Lions could have had Wake Forest linebacker Aaron Curry for less than Michigan left tackle Jake Long received from Miami last year to be the ...

Peter King: Stafford is a lock to be a Lion
scoresreport.com 4/24/2009 — According to SI.com’s Peter King , quarterback prospect Matthew Stafford is a lock to become a Detroit Lion. Busy night. Very busy night, as the Lions and agents for Matthew Stafford moved closer to a deal to make the Georgia quarterback the ...

Lions have deal for Curry in place, Stafford next?
eatdrinkandsleepfootball.com 4/23/2009 — The Detroit Lions have stated that it's their desire and intention to have a contract in place with whomever they select number one overall before Saturday's NFL draft begins at 4 p.m. The three players believed to be in the mix to be their pick are Georgia QB Matthew Stafford, Baylor OT Jason ...

Paris Lenon rids past with Patriots — Patriots & NFL - BostonHerald.com 6/5/2009
FOXBORO - Like Leigh Bodden, recently signed free agent linebacker Paris Lenon feels somewhat reborn and rejuvenated going from the 0-16 Detroit Lions to perennial Super Bowl...

New Orleans Saints 2009 Game Preview: Week One, Lions @ Saints — Bleacher Report - NFL 6/5/2009
The last meeting (December 21, 2008) between these two teams was one to remember. Records were set for both clubs as the Saints 42-7  routing of the Lions  solidified Detroit’s place as the first 0-15 team in league history.  ...

Detroit Lions Try To Send Daunte Culpepper Down To Minors (Satire) — Bleacher Report - NFL 6/6/2009
The Detroit Lions today announced that veteran quarterback Daunte Culpepper has been designated for minor league assignment today. This leaves the starting job open for the taking by overall No. 1 pick Matthew Stafford. The move is a strange one, ...

Iyer: Lions' cast not ready to support a rookie QB — Latest Sporting News Articles for NFL 6/6/2009
There are only 96 days until the start of 2009 NFL season. Does your team know who its quarterback i...

How Will the Lions Rookies Fair Next Season? — Bleacher Report - NFL 6/6/2009
His name is called, he approaches the podium, suddenly the room fills with boo's. Matthew Stafford was just selected by the Detroit Lions. Not many fans know that much about him, however the objection came because they believe a quarterback wasn't ...