apps.detnews.com - 4/25/2009
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Stafford's deal, which includes $41.7 million in guaranteed money, is the richest rookie contract in NFL history, and the most lucrative in terms of guaranteed money for any NFL player.
The team also announced Stafford will wear jersey No. 9. The No. 7 he wore in college was retired by the ...
TheOakLandPress: Lions close to a deal with QB Stafford
theoaklandpress.com 4/22/2009 — The Lions are close to agreeing on a deal with Georgia quarterback Matt Stafford to be the No. 1 overall pick.
Lions president Tom Lewand met with owner William Clay Ford for final approval earlier today, and the two sides could finalize a contract ...
Lions close to a deal with Stafford
davebirkett.blogspot.com 4/22/2009 — The Lions are close to agreeing on a deal with Georgia quarterback Matt Stafford to be the No. 1 overall pick. Lions president Tom Lewand met with owner William Clay Ford for final approval earlier today, and the two sides could finalize a ...
Lions To Draft Stafford; $40M Guaranteed
nfldraftbible.com 4/22/2009 — William Clay Ford has signed off on the Detroit Lions drafting QB Matthew Stafford of Georgia with the number one overall pick, the NFL Draft Bible has learned. With the contract looking to be worth around a total of $80 million with about $40 million ...
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 ...
Report: Lions, Stafford close to finalizing deal
ajc.com 4/23/2009 — The NFL’s Web site is reporting that the Detroit Lions are in negotiations to complete a contract with former Georgia quarterback Matthew Stafford. A deal could be reached as soon as Wednesday night, NFL.com’s Steve Wyche reports. But the Lions have a ...
Source: Nothing will stop Lions from taking Stafford
blogs.nfl.com 4/24/2009 — A source inside the Detroit Lions' organization told NFL.com's Thomas George that neither the team nor Matthew Stafford believe any differences in contract talks will stop the Georgia QB from being the No. 1 overall pick in Saturday's draft.
More Reports Coming Out that Stafford is the Pick at #1
lionsgab.com 4/25/2009 — A source inside the Detroit Lions organization told NFL.com’s Thomas George that neither the team nor QB Matthew Stafford believe any differences in contract talks will stop the Georgia quarterback from becoming the No. 1 overall pick in Saturday’s draft. Stafford has previously expressed his ...
SEAHAWKS: Breaking: Cross off Stafford
nextseasonsports.com 4/25/2009 — ESPN reports that the Lions and QB Matt Stafford have agreed to a six-year deal. The contract guarantees $41.1 million and could be worth as much as $78 million.Reach Aaron Weinberg at nextseasonsports@gmail.com
Lions sign Stafford; one less player for 49ers to think about
mvn.com 4/25/2009 — The Lions and Georgia quarterback Matthew Stafford have agreed to a contract, officially starting the NFL Draft . Tom Condon and Ben Dogra, who both represent Stafford, said the Lions will
pay Stafford $41.7 million in guarantees and as much as $78 million. I'm
not surprised by this, as it was ...
Stafford Inks With Lions, Chiefs Basically On The Clock
arrowheadaddict.com 4/25/2009 — Matt Stafford just signed a contract with the Lions that’s probably worth more than every home in the Detroit metropolitan area combined. Meanwhile, if you ask me, Smith is all but headed to the Rams. That means that, for all intents and purposes, the Chiefs are on the clock. Here is how ...
Lions, Stafford come to terms
sportsillustrated.cnn.com 4/25/2009 — There will not be a holdout with the top pick in the 2009 NFL draft. The Detroit Lions and agents for Georgia quarterback Matthew Stafford reached an agreement on a record-setting contract that will pay Stafford a guaranteed $41.7 million.
Lions sign Stafford; one less player for 49ers to think about
examiner.com 4/25/2009 — The Lions and Georgia quarterback Matthew Stafford have agreed to a contract, officially starting the NFL Draft. Tom Condon and Ben Dogra, who both represent Stafford, said the Lions will pay Stafford $41.7 million in guarantees and as much as $78 mi...
Lions, Stafford agree to contract
eatdrinkandsleepfootball.com 4/25/2009 — The Detroit Lions did what they said they would do.
They have reached a deal with the player they will select with today's top overall draft pick. The Lions and Georgia QB Matthew Stafford have agreed to a six-year contract worth as much as $78 million with $41.7 million guaranteed.
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Matthew Stafford Strilkes a $41 million Deal with Detroit Lions
showstalker.net 4/25/2009 — Matthew Stafford closed the $41 million deal Guaranteed with Detroit Lions and thus it makes him the #1 pick in the 2009 NFL Draft. The contract is meant for 6 years and including incentives could easily move upto $78 million.
Breaking: Lions close to deal with Stafford
waynefontes.com 4/22/2009 — Per Dave Birkett at The Oakland Press: The Lions are close to agreeing on a deal with Georgia quarterback Matt Stafford to be the No. 1 overall pick.
Lions president Tom Lewand met with owner William Clay Ford for final
approval earlier today, ...
NFL draft: The first round
outsidethepressbox.com 4/25/2009 — 1. Detroit: QB Matthew Stafford, Georgia
The Lions gave Stafford a contract worth as much as $78 million over six years, with an NFL-record $41.7 million guaranteed.
2. St. Louis: OT Jason Smith, Baylor
After letting Orlando Pace go, the Rams needed a new left tackle.
3. Kansas City: DE ...
Lions make Matthew Stafford the richest NFL rookie of all time
novafantasysports.com 4/25/2009 — The mystery is at an end, and several sources are reporting that the Detroit Lions will draft Georgia QB Matt Stafford number one overall and sign him to the richest rookie NFL contract in history.
Stafford’s deal is a six year deal worth around 78 million dollars, with 41.7 million of that ...
Can Matthew Stafford Make The Lions Better? —
Sports Radio Interviews
Matt Stafford just got paid! Lost in all the hubbub of being taken number one overall was the fact that he received $41.7 million guaranteed dollars with the contract rising up to as much as $78 million. Another amazing thing about this draft were the talks that if Stafford wasn’t ...
Monday Money Matters —
The National Football Post » Hot News and Rumors
I understand the natural reaction to the magnitude of the contract the Lions gave to Matthew Stafford, the top pick in this year’s draft, but perhaps the hysteria over rookie salaries should be toned down a bit. Mind you, we are rightfully dismayed at the eye-popping numbers of this contract, ...
It's official: Stafford is the Lions' pick —
ESPN.com - NFL Nation Blog
Posted by ESPN.com's Kevin Seifert ALLEN PARK, Mich. -- I arrived at Detroit's practice facility just as the team was confirming its contract agreement with Georgia quarterback Matthew Stafford . According to a team spokesman, Stafford will wear the No. 9. Get your orders in now. A few team ...
Matt Stafford Is First Selection in 2009 NFL Draft —
Draft History
The Detroit Lions have inked Georgia QB Matt Stafford to a $78 million, 6-year contract. Stafford will become the 30th quarterback selected first in an NFL or AFL Draft (counting the 1984 USFL/Canadian League Dispersal Draft). The Lions hope to rebound from a disastrous 0-16 season in 2008 ...
Stafford Signs With Lions —
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Stafford Signs With Lions
Matt Stafford has signed with the Detroit Lions, making him the #1 overall pick in the 2009 NFL Draft. Stafford's deal is six years for a whopping 41.7 million guaranteed , and up to 78 million if he hits all of the contract incentives. For those of you keeping ...
Lions, Matthew Stafford come to terms - SI.com - NFL Draft —
Pats Pulpit
Lions, Matthew Stafford come to terms - SI.com - NFL Draft
There will not be a holdout with the top pick in the 2009 NFL draft. The Detroit Lions and agents for Georgia quarterback Matthew Stafford reached an agreement on a record-setting contract that will pay Stafford a guaranteed ...
Lions, Stafford agree on a contract —
ESPN.com - NFL Nation Blog
Posted by ESPN.com's Kevin Seifert Matthew Stafford will be a Detroit Lion. ESPN reports the Lions have agreed to a record-breaking six-year contract worth up to $78 million with the Georgia quarterback. The deal includes what I believe to be an NFL-record $41.7 million in guarantees. The ...
The deadline issue for Detroit, Stafford —
ESPN.com - NFL Nation Blog
Posted by ESPN.com's Kevin Seifert Many of you are wondering whether there is a hard deadline for Detroit and quarterback Matthew Stafford to agree on a contract before the Lions move on to Wake Forest linebacker Aaron Curry . From what I understand about the state of negotiations, and in ...
Friday Notes: D-Day for Matthew Stafford —
Pride Of Detroit
If Matthew Stafford is going to be the top pick, something is going to have to happen today. The Lions' deadline for Stafford to agree to a contract is today, and so far there is no definitive word on whether or not a deal will happen. I would be stunned if Saturday arrived and no ...
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