Comments on: Lions GM safe, won’t use tag, needs to work on Stafford deal http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/01/02/lions-gm-safe-wont-use-tag-needs-to-re-do-stafford-deal/ ProFootballTalk on NBCSports.com Thu, 23 May 2013 04:55:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: hatesycophants http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/01/02/lions-gm-safe-wont-use-tag-needs-to-re-do-stafford-deal/#comment-2227769 Thu, 03 Jan 2013 18:16:22 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1636320#comment-2227769 I agree with funktronx2. 10,000 yards and 60 touchdowns in 2 seasons give Stafford leverage like a mug. Sorry, I reverted to my Detroit area upbringing.

]]> By: funktron2x http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/01/02/lions-gm-safe-wont-use-tag-needs-to-re-do-stafford-deal/#comment-2226685 Thu, 03 Jan 2013 07:47:46 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1636320#comment-2226685 Lolwut? Stafford would not otherwise be negotiating from a position of strength based on this season? There’s a lot of silly stuff that gets thrown around these clearly unedited and unfiltered blogs, but this is right up there with the most insane of them. He has thrown for 10k yards and 59 tds with an int percentage at 2.4ish in his last 32 games. He is 24. He plays quarterback. Think before you hit send!

]]> By: vikesfansteve http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/01/02/lions-gm-safe-wont-use-tag-needs-to-re-do-stafford-deal/#comment-2226657 Thu, 03 Jan 2013 07:11:35 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1636320#comment-2226657 Stafford is great but he needs to stop that side arm behind the receiver throws. He’s going to get someone hurt and have lots of turnovers. Lions fans, you could have a player like Ponder so be happy.

]]> By: lks311 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/01/02/lions-gm-safe-wont-use-tag-needs-to-re-do-stafford-deal/#comment-2226560 Thu, 03 Jan 2013 04:56:56 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1636320#comment-2226560 Reading all the comments on Stafford. Here’s the bottom line: Over the past two years he’s thrown for 10,000 yards and 60 Touchdowns. All this without a running game and every opponent knowing he was going to throw it. Oh yeah, he’s only 24. He may not be Brady, but, he’s better than 2/3 of the QBs in the NFL. Pay the kid.

]]> By: onlyopinionthatmatters http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/01/02/lions-gm-safe-wont-use-tag-needs-to-re-do-stafford-deal/#comment-2226475 Thu, 03 Jan 2013 03:42:14 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1636320#comment-2226475 matthew stafford is one of those qbs that are good, but just have not got to the point of great, but sure as hell has the potential. im not saying hes joe montana or tony romo, but the guys is good. people must forget that hes only in his second year as a full starter. he was plagued with injury his first 2 yrs and now hes finally getting the full effects of a full season and the full stress. there were a lot of games the lions lost late. i know “you are what your record says you are”, but the lions are one of those teams that the record doesnt reflect that. theyre a good you talented team. fans have to get off this “win now or your done”..give the guy some time, its been 2 full yrs

]]> By: johnnyjagfan http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/01/02/lions-gm-safe-wont-use-tag-needs-to-re-do-stafford-deal/#comment-2226450 Thu, 03 Jan 2013 03:23:39 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1636320#comment-2226450 The only player who improved was Suh? Megatron set the record for receiving yards in a season. He improved.

]]> By: dlions18 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/01/02/lions-gm-safe-wont-use-tag-needs-to-re-do-stafford-deal/#comment-2226445 Thu, 03 Jan 2013 03:18:03 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1636320#comment-2226445 It’s tough being a Lions fan

]]> By: berto55 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/01/02/lions-gm-safe-wont-use-tag-needs-to-re-do-stafford-deal/#comment-2226435 Thu, 03 Jan 2013 03:09:52 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1636320#comment-2226435 Odd isn’t it that all the high draft picks are what eventually kills you when you get to that part of the “cycle”. Suh, Stafford, Johnson are all great players but to eat that much of the cap is really a handicap.

]]> By: danetow http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/01/02/lions-gm-safe-wont-use-tag-needs-to-re-do-stafford-deal/#comment-2226430 Thu, 03 Jan 2013 03:07:15 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1636320#comment-2226430 The cap hits are a direct result of drafting early before the rookie wage scale was increased. Now you all know why the rookie scale was put into place, it used handcuffs management in the long run.

]]> By: warhammer420 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/01/02/lions-gm-safe-wont-use-tag-needs-to-re-do-stafford-deal/#comment-2226397 Thu, 03 Jan 2013 02:44:26 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1636320#comment-2226397 - “He is not a franchise quarterback”

You gotta be kidding me. Most of his mistakes came when he tried to do too much… because the Lions were almost always behind and he tried to claw them back into it. While Stafford does need to develop, he probably has the best throwing strength in the entire league.

]]> By: jerrysshadescleaner http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/01/02/lions-gm-safe-wont-use-tag-needs-to-re-do-stafford-deal/#comment-2226375 Thu, 03 Jan 2013 02:31:57 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1636320#comment-2226375 That guy is the GM, looks like one of the dudes they threw out of the store on Hardcore Pawn the other night

]]> By: treesloth16 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/01/02/lions-gm-safe-wont-use-tag-needs-to-re-do-stafford-deal/#comment-2226359 Thu, 03 Jan 2013 02:25:54 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1636320#comment-2226359 Shouldn’t they focus on the secondary and a workhorse RB? I remember when the Lions used a high pick on concussion prone Ernie Sims from FSU. Everyone knew he wouldn’t be effective as a LB, but they drafted him anyways… Same with Jahvid Best. Something in the drinking water or something?

]]> By: raynman49 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/01/02/lions-gm-safe-wont-use-tag-needs-to-re-do-stafford-deal/#comment-2226303 Thu, 03 Jan 2013 01:50:55 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1636320#comment-2226303 1957 the good old days….Joe Schmidt, Yale Lary, John Henry Johnson, Hopalong Cassidy. It’s been a loooong time.

]]> By: nflfollower http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/01/02/lions-gm-safe-wont-use-tag-needs-to-re-do-stafford-deal/#comment-2226293 Thu, 03 Jan 2013 01:46:34 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1636320#comment-2226293 It’s worth noting Mayhew is up against a lot longer odds for next year than he was this year, and we all know the went 4-12 this season.

Both starting OLB’s and our only dependable CB, as well as our only productive DE (Avril), in addition to our only safety whose talent level warrants an NFL roster spot (Delmas, even tho he’s always hurt) are all free agents. It’s really difficult to imagine this defense coming back any better, let alone even maintain it’s level of play. We would need a serious impact defensive player at #5 to improve this unit, and we all know you can’t count on that.

On the offensive side of the ball, we have been imbalanced too long and hopefully they are realizing it doesn’t work. However, our O-line doesn’t get a push off the ball, they are suitable in pass protection but aren’t knocking anybody off the ball. Hopefully Raiola and Peterman are gone, but we may not be able to replace them with upgrades if we use our first pick on defense. It’s difficult to imagine our running game improving next year.

To sum it up, there is little reason for optimism in Motown next year, especially considering we play the NFC East and AFC North next year. Not many easy games on that schedule. To top it off, Schwartz has proven himself incapable of beating our NFC North opponents, with the Lions going 0-8 in the division this year. Hopefully we get some impact players with our first and second picks, and then maybe we can compete in a few years.

]]> By: billsfan1 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/01/02/lions-gm-safe-wont-use-tag-needs-to-re-do-stafford-deal/#comment-2226285 Thu, 03 Jan 2013 01:43:21 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1636320#comment-2226285 Werent Detroit fans talking about how great Mayhew was last year? Not saying he is or isnt but jeez…. I dont think the problem is all talent.. I think its the coach…more than anything..

AS far as Stafford goes, he isnt elite.. But he is damn good…. there are only a few elite qb’s but fans are so caught up in elite or not elite that if you are not “elite” you suck… get over it

]]> By: jpb12 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/01/02/lions-gm-safe-wont-use-tag-needs-to-re-do-stafford-deal/#comment-2226279 Thu, 03 Jan 2013 01:42:19 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1636320#comment-2226279 Stafford is the next Tony Romo

]]> By: spicymudbugs http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/01/02/lions-gm-safe-wont-use-tag-needs-to-re-do-stafford-deal/#comment-2226272 Thu, 03 Jan 2013 01:38:39 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1636320#comment-2226272 Bring back Matt Millen

]]> By: dalucks http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/01/02/lions-gm-safe-wont-use-tag-needs-to-re-do-stafford-deal/#comment-2226217 Thu, 03 Jan 2013 01:13:17 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1636320#comment-2226217 Paying Matt Stafford 1 penny north of 10 million dollars would be a huge mistake. You should not reward a guy for futility. Matt Stafford has proven that he cannot win games with his arm as he averaged over 45 pass attempts a game on his way to a 4-12 season. He is not a “franchise quarterback” so he should not be paid like one.
Matt Stafford is not an elite quarterback nor is he a “franchise quarterback.” He is just a guy who plays quarterback on an NFL team.
Learn from the Houston Texans, pay your quarterback based upon what he has done and not what you hope he becomes. Pay for performance and not potential.

]]> By: 0ffsides http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/01/02/lions-gm-safe-wont-use-tag-needs-to-re-do-stafford-deal/#comment-2226206 Thu, 03 Jan 2013 01:09:08 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1636320#comment-2226206 There is so much wrong with the Lions it’s hard to know where to start. Nothing will be right as long as the Ford ownership continues to misguide the team. Only 55 years since the last championship.

]]> By: jjb0811 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/01/02/lions-gm-safe-wont-use-tag-needs-to-re-do-stafford-deal/#comment-2226198 Thu, 03 Jan 2013 01:04:29 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1636320#comment-2226198 NFL fans can always count on Detroit, Cleveland & Arizona to be the comedy central of the NFL!

]]> By: pinion8ted http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/01/02/lions-gm-safe-wont-use-tag-needs-to-re-do-stafford-deal/#comment-2226195 Thu, 03 Jan 2013 01:02:43 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1636320#comment-2226195 Going 4-12, with 21 of 22 starters returning, while getting saddled with THOSE kinds of contracts …….?

Yeah, why would the GM and Coach worry about their jobs????

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