PFT Reporting the Lions Will Take Matthew Stafford #1

Of course this is a Florio report, so there is about a 65% chance it is wrong.

I think it is a HUGE mistake for the Lions to take Stafford. Your thoughts welcome..

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I dont

follow College football very closely…
Could you tell me why you wouldnt like this pick?
Who do you think they should pick instead??

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by brazilian #1fan on Apr 8, 2009 3:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I watched Stafford a lot at Georgia and he's not going to be a top-flight QB, IMO

he’s not accurate enough to hit small windows, can’t take any velocity off for short-dump passes, stands flat-footed in the pocket and doesn’t shuffle his feet, doesn’t react well to pressure…

That being said, he may lead the league in deep bombs for a few years during his career because he’s got an arm that rivals the best I’ve ever seen. He can push it 60 yards on a line – no arch to it.

Where I was raised 2 + 2 = 3rd and 6.

by August West on Apr 8, 2009 4:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Primary reason not to take Stafford is the risk of taking ANY QB with the #1 overall pick.

By percentages, it’s much better to take an O- or D-lineman. Hell, even someone as notorious as Robert Gallery has managed to actually work out in some form on the Raiders’ line. Yes, he’s a Right Guard, but he’s still on the team. They actually got SOMETHING besides salary obligations out of the pick.

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by DannoE on Apr 9, 2009 6:55 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I tend to agree it's bad but...

I would take him over Mark Sanchez, so if the Lions are dead set on a QB, then Stafford is the right choice.

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by T--Rac's Posse on Apr 8, 2009 3:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

picking someone up

just because they’re there this time works just as poorly in the draft as it does at closing time. At least in a bar you’re not offering a $40 million contract.

Where I was raised 2 + 2 = 3rd and 6.

by August West on Apr 8, 2009 4:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

who is their qb coach?

if anybody can teach him how to harness that mega arm of his, he could be one of the greats. definitely a risky pick for a team with so many holes though.

reality check
is it even likely that detroit has already made a decision so far out?

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by hal41605 on Apr 8, 2009 4:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Jeff Horton

he came over with Linnehan from St. Louis.

Where I was raised 2 + 2 = 3rd and 6.

by August West on Apr 8, 2009 4:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

HUGE MISTAKE

which is why i think it will probably happen. They should take a left tackle.

by joshuaboone on Apr 8, 2009 6:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

ha!

well, that’s why they’re the Lions!

Where I was raised 2 + 2 = 3rd and 6.

by August West on Apr 8, 2009 7:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

exactly

this definitely fits the team

by Great Paperclip on Apr 8, 2009 11:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I think they should take Stafford

They need a face for their franchise after that disgusting 0-16 season for the fans to rally behind and a LT can’t provide that

Cortland Finnegan is a beast

by Titansfan_559 on Apr 9, 2009 12:59 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

good point

but they don’t need a face for the franchise NOW. I mean, they pick 1st every year. If they get a QB, he needs protection. Look at what happened to David Carr and Patrick Ramsey. They were permanently ruined by getting thrown into the lions den. Stafford will be hiding in the shadows like an abused child after 1 game vs MIN. Besides, look at the QB’s coming out next year!

by joshuaboone on Apr 9, 2009 11:52 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs