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Looks like Matthew Stafford, with all the tools to be a great NFL quarterback, will be the No. 1 pick in the draft. St. Louis can start ... www.truveo.com

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QB Matthew Stafford talks to Erin Andrews about being selected by the Detroit Lions as the No. 1 pick in the NFL Draft video.aol.com

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The Detroit Lions made Georgia quarterback Matthew Stafford the top pick in the NFL draft. (April 25) video.aol.com

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Quarterback Matthew Stafford could ink a six-year deal in the $80 million range with the Lions by this weekend's draft — but who the hell cares ... www.truveo.com

Matthew Stafford talks about joining the Detroit Lions after the team made him the top overall choice in this year's NFL draft video.msn.com

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The Detroit Lions' quarterback talks about his big contract, learning on the job and his own personal goals for this season. video.yahoo.com

Adam Schein dishes on where Matthew Stafford will land in the 2009 NFL draft. Will the Lions grab him with the number one pick or will he slip out ... video.msn.com

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A video by fraamar12 - http://www.NFL.com Detroit Lions #1 Draft pick, Matthew Stafford, Georgia Quarterback,announcement by NFL commissioner ... revver.com

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Adam Schein dishes on where Matthew Stafford will land in the 2009 NFL draft. Will the Lions grab him with the number one pick or will he slip out ... video.aol.com

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The Detroit Lions took Georgia quarterback Matthew Stafford with the number one overall pick in the NFL draft. The New York Jets traded up for ... video.aol.com

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Georgia quarterback Matthew Stafford was taken by the Detroit Lions with the top overall pick in the NFL draft. The Lions actually signed Stafford ... video.aol.com

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Georgia quarterback Matthew Stafford was taken by the Detroit Lions with the top overall pick in the NFL draft. The Lions actually signed Stafford ... www.truveo.com

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Georgia quarterback Matthew Stafford was taken by the Detroit Lions with the top overall pick in the NFL draft. The Lions actually signed Stafford ... video.yahoo.com

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Lions coach Jim Schwartz on what QB Matthew Stafford could bring to an NFL team. www.truveo.com

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Browns coach Eric Mangini has been impressed with Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford — from meeting him during the draft process, to watching film of him in preparation for Sunday's game. "The handle he had on the Georgia offense, he could answer our questions almost before they came out...

Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford is on pace to tie Peyton Manning's rookie record for interceptions. "Am I?" Stafford said. Yep. With 12 interceptions in six games, Stafford is averaging two picks per game. If he throws them at that rate in the final eight games, he will finish with 28, the s...

Stafford: No feud with Johnson What happens on the bench stays on the bench. Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford joined coach Jim Schwartz and wide receiver Calvin Johnson in brushing aside suggestions that he and Johnson had a tiff Sunday.

Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford laughed off his alleged tiff with wide receiver Calvin Johnson. A TV replay showed Stafford trying to talk to Johnson during Sunday's 32-20 loss at Seattle, with Johnson turning his head away. When a reporter mentioned it today, Stafford said: "Oh, rea...

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford had a knee sprain in the early part of the season and the rumor is...

In his first game back from a right knee injury that kept him out for two games, Johnson caught just two passes for 27 yards Sunday in yet another Lions loss.

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Are Lions QB Matthew Stafford and receiver Calvin Johnson having problems with each other after TV replays from Sunday showed a chilly exchange?

SEATTLE -- For the first time in a month, the Lions had quarterback Matthew Stafford and wide receiver Calvin Johnson on the field together. But Stafford threw five interceptions and Johnson caught only two passes for 27 yards Sunday in a 32-20 loss to the Seahawks.

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Matthew Stafford threw two touchdowns and five interceptions as the Detroit Lions loss, 32-20, to the Seahawks in Seattle.

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Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford was heckled and jeered as he left the field after the Lions' loss...

PLAYER NOTES --QB Matthew Stafford had no problems after returning from a right knee injury Sunday, coach Jim Schwartz said. But the Lions will continue to monitor him for setbacks, and he will continue to need treatment. --WR Calvin Johnson remains day to day with a right knee injury. He has...

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Center Dominic Raiola doesn't want to see rookie quarterback Matthew Stafford go through what former Lions quarterback Joey Harrington did in Detroit. After the Lions' final offensive play in Sunday's 17-10 loss to St. Louis, when Stafford threw the ball out of bounds on fourth-and-20,...

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford shrugged off the hecklers that center Dominic Raiola told off late in Sunday's 17-10 loss to St. Louis.

Quarterback Matthew Stafford returned from his right knee injury Sunday against St. Louis and said he felt fine. But wide receiver Calvin Johnson did not return from his, and the Lions' passing game struggled in a 17-10 loss.

WHAT HAPPENED: Calvin Johnson missed the game with a knee injury and the Lions' offense hobbled around all day as St. Louis ended a 17-game losing streak. Quarterback Matthew Stafford looked rusty after missing two games with a knee injury. He was 14 of 33 for 168 yards and an interception and...

There were four seconds left in the first half Sunday. The Lions faced fourth-and-2 at the Detroit 43, trailing, 10-2. Quarterback Matthew Stafford dropped back to pass as the Rams sat back in a prevent defense. But instead of throwing a Hail Mary pass into the end zone -- or even something sho...

Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford was active and receiver Calvin Johnson was out against the St. Louis Rams. Dennis Northcutt replaced Johnson in Detroit's lineup Sunday. Stafford missed two games with an injured right knee. He was able to rest last week because Detroit had a bye. The No. 1 pi...

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Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson will not play today against St. Louis, but quarterback Matthew Stafford will start. Both have had injured right knees. This will be the second game Johnson has missed.

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Matthew Stafford will start at quarterback for the Lions as they host the St. Louis Rams Sunday at Ford Field. But top receiver Calvin Johnson will miss a second consecutive game because of a right knee injury, despite returning to practice on a limited basis Thursday and Friday.

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Detroit Lions coach Jim Schwartz says it will be game-day decisions on whether quarterback Matthew Stafford and wide receiver Calvin Johnson's play against the St. Louis Rams. Schwartz said Friday that Stafford and Johnson have made "a lot of progress" in recent weeks after injuring the...

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The Detroit Lions will likely return QB Matthew Stafford and WR Calvin Johnson on Sunday as they prepare for the winless St. Louis Rams. News, notes, quotes from Thursday's practice, injury updates, and much more inside.

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Wide receiver Calvin Johnson joined quarterback Matthew Stafford at practice today, making it seem likely the Lions will have their top offensive weapons Sunday against St. Louis.

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Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford took another step toward being able to play. Stafford participated without limitations in the parts of practice the media was allowed to watch for the second straight day Tuesday. The Lions (1-5) host the St. Louis Rams (0-7) Sunday. Stafford has...

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Lions QB Matthew Stafford is practicing for the second straight day today — a good sign, considering he couldn't practice after he tested his injured right knee last time.

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Matthew Stafford took part in the early part of Detroit Lions practice Tuesday as he continues to recover from a knee injury. The rookie quarterback has missed Detroit's past two games since getting hurt in a 48-24 loss against Chicago on Oct. 4. He missed more practice time last week before t...

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No. 1 draft pick Matthew Stafford said he knew nothing about a report that tests on his injured right knee are being forwarded to Dr. James Andrews for review. Stafford said immediately after the Lions' 26-0 loss to the Green Bay Packers that it was the first he'd heard Andrews, the noted ortho...

Wide receiver Calvin Johnson is inactive and rookie Matthew Stafford will serve as the emergency third quarterback for the Detroit Lions' game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on Sunday. Daunte Culpepper will start his second straight game in place of Stafford, who hurt hi...

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Detroit quarterback Matthew Stafford is listed as questionable for Sunday's game at Green Bay. Stafford has missed four of five practices this week, including Friday's, with a right knee injury suffered Oct. 8 at Chicago. But coach Jim Schwartz says he won't decide until Sunday morning wh...

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Even with a looming bye week, the Detroit Lions aren't ready to cash their chips with QB Matthew Stafford, who could still play in Sunday's tilt against division rival Green Bay.

Lions coach Jim Schwartz says he will not take an upcoming bye into consideration when deciding if quarterback Matthew Stafford and receiver Calvin Johnson will play at Green Bay. Schwartz said Monday "we're trying to win" when asked if he might rest Stafford and Johnson against the Pack...

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The Lions listed Matthew Stafford as their third quarterback against the Pittsburgh Steelers because of a right knee injury. Detroit started Daunte Culpepper in his place Sunday against the defending champions. Stafford, the No. 1 pick in the draft, said Thursday he was not cleared to run...

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Detroit Lions coach Jim Schwartz still isn't talking about who will start at quarterback on Sunday. He continued his weeklong silence about the position on Friday, declining to say if Matthew Stafford is healthy enough to play against the Steelers. Stafford injured his right knee in last...

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The Detroit Lions will likely rest Matthew Stafford on Sunday, paving the way for veteran Daunte Culpepper's first start of the season. Injury bug takes its toll on team ...

Matthew Stafford and the Detroit Lions are being coy about the quarterback's injured right knee and his status. Is the kneecap dislocated? "Really not sure," Stafford said Thursday after missing a second straight practice. Will you play Sunday against the Pittsburgh Steelers? "I don't...

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Matthew Stafford says he didn't practice Wednesday and hasn't been cleared to run because the Detroit Lions want to reduce swelling in his right knee. Stafford says, "I don't know, we'll see," when asked if he will play Sunday against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Detroit coach Jim Schwartz to...

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Matthew Stafford was held out of practice Wednesday by the Detroit Lions because of his injured right knee. The Lions chose to not say anything more than that. Detroit coach Jim Schwartz replied, 'We'll see on Sunday,' when told the Pittsburgh Steelers said they expected to face Stafford. D...

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By By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) -- Matthew Stafford was held out of practice Wednesday by the Detroit Lions because of his injured right knee.

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The Detroit Lions are publicly holding out hope Matthew Stafford, the No. 1 pick in the NFL draft, might be healthy enough to play the Pittsburgh Steelers. "It's possible," Lions coach Jim Schwartz said Monday. Stafford's right knee was twisted on a sack in the fourth quarter of Sunday's los...

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Lions coach Jim Schwartz says Matthew Stafford is day to day with a knee injury. Schwartz refused to say Monday whether Stafford's right kneecap was dislocated, adding "we'll know more," on Wednesday. Stafford, the No. 1 pick in the NFL draft, had the knee twisted on a sack in Sunday's 48-24 l...

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By By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) -- The Detroit Lions are publicly holding out hope Matthew Stafford, the No. 1 pick in the NFL draft, might be healthy enough to play the Pittsburgh Steelers.

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By By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS CHICAGO (AP) -- Detroit Lions rookie quarterback Matthew Stafford and receiver Calvin Johnson left during the fourth quarter of Sunday's 48-24 loss to the Chicago Bears because of leg injuries.

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Friends and relatives called to offer congratulations, to say "great job," and that's about as far as the hoopla went for Matthew Stafford. He wasn't around for most of the Detroit Lions' losing streak, anyway. He wasn't a part of last year's 0-16 eyesore, the first in the NFL, so that burden...

It's easy to see why many experts compared Matthew Stafford to Jay Cutler prior to April's draft. Both have strong arms, throw well on the run and are similar in stature. There's one attribute that isn't as easily measured: the ability to rebound from early season adversity. Cutler, settlin...

DETROIT -- It's only fitting that Detroit Lions rookie quarterback Matthew Stafford couldn't bear to watch the final seconds of his team's 19-14 victory over the Washington Redskins on Sunday at Ford Field. There were a lot of other people who couldn't watch, either.

Matthew Stafford can't be blamed for the Detroit Lions' failures last season, but he hasn't done much to make anyone forget about 2008. Stafford and the Lions try to avoid setting the NFL's second-longest losing streak Sunday when they host a Washington Redskins team trying to figure out...

The big news today out of Lions Land is the curious nature of quarterback Daunte Culpepper's released statement about Matthew Stafford winning the starting job. If you haven't seen the statement, I'm including it at the end of this posting. Here's where I have a problem with the statement. C...

We keep focusing on who will start at quarterback for the Lions in the regular-season opener Sept. 13 at New Orleans. Two points of view dominate the debate: 1. The Lions would be better off starting Matthew Stafford right away, because he needs experience. The earlier he makes his rookie mist...

Lions general manager Martin Mayhew just gave his thoughts on Saturday night's 27-10 exhibition loss at Cleveland, plus a few other matters. Here is what he had to say about subjects not named Matthew Stafford: •Mayhew didn't jump into the lake after the game. "I thought it was so...

Detroit Lions running back Aaron Brown did his best to share the stage with quarterback Matthew Stafford in their professional debuts. Lions general manager Martin Mayhew said Monday that Brown did well, but made some mistakes in the preseason win over the Atlanta Falcons. Detroit draft...

 MI Justin Rogers | mlive File photosdetroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford seems to be making a connection with fellow rookie, tight end Brandon Pettigrew. Just a quick shout-out to Big Al Beaton, who writes The Wayne Fontes Experience, ...

When the Detroit Lions begin their summer training camp in Allen Park, Michigan, there will be as many storylines as there are players, with some to spare. Much of the focus will rest on No. 1 overall pick Matthew Stafford. Did he do well in camp today ... 2009 Detroit Lions Schedule BetFirms

 United States QUICK HITS: Former Lions president Matt Millen is in demand as a broadcaster. Millen left the Fox booth for the Lions in 2001, and he worked for NBC during the playoffs this year. Now he is talking to NFL Network, ESPN and Fox. ...