Source: Nothing will stop Lions from taking Stafford
Posted: Draft, News | NFL.com Staff | Tags: 2009 NFL Draft, Detroit Lions, Matthew Stafford
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 desire to play for the Lions, and he didn’t waver from that stance on Friday.
“We’ve had some good talks, some good visits and sessions, and I would feel very comfortable there and believe I could become a part of growing something special,” Stafford said. “I wouldn’t feel lost there at all.”
Also making his pitch to be the Lions’ No. 1 pick was Wake Forest LB Aaron Curry, who told NFL.com’s Pat Kirwan that he would take less money than 2008 No. 1 pick Jake Long did from the Miami Dolphins.
But Stafford appears to be the Lions’ first choice, and the sides have been trying to put the finishing touches on a deal all week.
http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/04/24/source-not...aking-stafford/
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Stafford appears to be the choice at #1
Started by warthog, Apr 24 2009 09:05 PM
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Posted 24 April 2009 - 09:05 PM
My name is Maximus Decimus Warthog, member of HomeoftheChiefs.com, former season ticket holder of the lower level , loyal servant to the true coach, Martimus Schottenheimer. Father to disenfranchised sons, husband to a non football fanatic wife, and I will see my Chiefs in a Super Bowl, in this life or the next.
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Posted 24 April 2009 - 09:38 PM
KC_Chiefs_4Life, on Apr 24 2009, 10:09 PM, said:
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Posted 24 April 2009 - 10:25 PM
It's official, time for KC to start thinkin or deal.
$41.7 Million Guaranteed For Stafford
Posted by Mike Florio on April 24, 2009, 10:59 p.m.
Wow.
It’s done.
The Lions have agreed to terms with quarterback Matthew Stafford.
According to Jay Glazer of FOXSports.com, Stafford’s deal is worth $78 million over six years, with $41.7 million guaranteed.
Wow.
UPDATE: Peter King of SI.com has the base at $72 million, with a maximum value of $78 million based on incentives. Chris Mortensen of ESPN says the max is $74 million. All have the guarantee at $41.7 million.
http://www.profootballtalk.com/2009/04/24/...d-for-stafford/
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Posted 24 April 2009 - 10:51 PM
More evidence that a rookie cap is needed.
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Posted 25 April 2009 - 07:05 AM
Exactly.
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