ProFootballTalk.com - Lions Locking In On Stafford

PFT is reporting, via anonymous source, that the Detroit Lions are leaning toward selecting Georgia QB Matthew Stafford with the top overall pick in the 2009 NFL Draft.

Of course, it's not a done deal until Stafford and the Lions - if the report is accurate and the two sides move forward from here - agree to a lucrative contract. That's a major hurdle. And again, this could just be one of the more eloquently-placed smoke screens in NFL Draft history.

If true, however, this leaves the door open for a potential Jason Peters-to-Detroit trade. Let the speculation continue.

11 months ago Brian Galliford 36 comments 0 recs |

Story-email Email Printer Print

Comments

But if Peters wants the long term deal

You’ve basically gotten two players that each cost as much as two top 3 picks in the draft. It is risky, but Peters is proven so there is less risk there, and you’d hate to have the top QB in the draft running for his life when you’re team is hoping to at least be 1-15
However, I am not sure about the Lions RB situation, but you could of course grab Moreno at 20, and then get Peters for two second round picks…is that good?

The Bills CAN win every game

by killascript on Apr 8, 2009 12:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Your point about the two contracts is the only valid reason to believe that something might not happen. I still believe that they’d at least be interested, though my guess would be that they wouldn’t offer anything more than #33 and #65.

Buffalo Rumblings - all you care to know about the Buffalo Bills and more

by Brian Galliford on Apr 8, 2009 12:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hmm…but the more picks they offer, the less draft picks they need to sign as well.

New York City Buffalo Bills Backers
www.nycbbb.com

by BillsNYC on Apr 8, 2009 12:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Once you get into the second round, though, rookie contracts aren’t even close to prohibitive.

Buffalo Rumblings - all you care to know about the Buffalo Bills and more

by Brian Galliford on Apr 8, 2009 12:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah I know….was trying to find a bright side, thanks for shooting me down….ha.

New York City Buffalo Bills Backers
www.nycbbb.com

by BillsNYC on Apr 8, 2009 1:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'd be happy with that

33 and 65….how would that stack up against the picks the Pats have accumulated in those rounds?

The Bills CAN win every game

by killascript on Apr 8, 2009 1:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

It's not ideal

but it’s acceptable at this point. It’d be basically a late 1st and late 2nd….not bad value at all….

~K
"I’m Kurupt with Buffalo Rumblings. I am worth hundreds!"

by Kurupt on Apr 8, 2009 3:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

It’s actually pretty close to what Philly’s first and third would be.

by kaisertown on Apr 8, 2009 7:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

touche

~K
"I’m Kurupt with Buffalo Rumblings. I am worth hundreds!"

by Kurupt on Apr 9, 2009 1:12 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Except with one we could get Pettigrew or Matthews and one we can't.

Playing Realistic Optimist at Buffalo Rumblings since 2008. Fear can hold you prisoner. Hope can set you free.

by MattRichWarren on Apr 9, 2009 4:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Kevin Smith is a solid RB

~K
"I’m Kurupt with Buffalo Rumblings. I am worth hundreds!"

by Kurupt on Apr 8, 2009 3:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

true

The Lions would probably want to help out the defense…its sad, but with so many holes on that team, its known that you can only do so much in one year. They’ll be getting a top 5 pick next year in most cases. i really do not see a Miami-like turn around.

The Bills CAN win every game

by killascript on Apr 8, 2009 3:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I was saying the same things about the Falcons last offseason. But then again, I’m not too confident in Stafford to play like Matt Ryan and that defense to patch together a solid season like Atlanta did either. It wouldn’t surprise me for Detroit to work their way out of the top 5, but anything better than that would be totally shocking.

And your right that defense will be a huge focus for them. They only have a few players to really build around and they do have a defensive HC. I would be surprosed if they don’t spend one of their first three picks on defense and then spend well more than half of their remaining picks on D too.

by kaisertown on Apr 8, 2009 7:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Lions will be in a tough division next year.
The Packers are fine with Aaron Rodgers. He had more tds and less ints than Cutler, and nearly as many yards. They both have strong arms, and with each team being about equal at the RB spot, I see the Pack and the Bears having an even stronger rivalry.
Minnesota, is always a wild card. Best runner in the game, and a solid defense. I don’t see the Lions doing much to any of these teams just yet. Maybe with the Bears if their D doesn’t play well, and if the Packers keep underachieving

The Bills CAN win every game

by killascript on Apr 8, 2009 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Curtis Lofton was a pretty darn good rookie LB for ATL last year, and John Abraham was a terror for their pass rush. That definitely helped them….

~K
"I’m Kurupt with Buffalo Rumblings. I am worth hundreds!"

by Kurupt on Apr 9, 2009 1:13 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Re

IMO, the Lions need to take a chance on a QB. You got to address it at some point, and while no on wants to give any 21 year old $40 million guaranteed dollars on a coin flip that he may or may not work out, that’s the bed the Lions are in. I think Sanchez has the better talent, but I think Stafford is more equipped as a person to handle the burden of fame, money and expectations in Detroit.

Now, if this were to happen, and Sanchez goes to San Fran, let the auction begin at #11 for Josh Freeman

MARVelous - "I went from America's team to North America's Team" Terrell Owens

by MARVelous on Apr 8, 2009 12:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

If they do take Stafford, they have to do everything they can to protect him. Peters would be a geat pickup for them…

~K
"I’m Kurupt with Buffalo Rumblings. I am worth hundreds!"

by Kurupt on Apr 8, 2009 3:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

My guess is there D sux too, so they would probably want to address that as well, not trade all of their picks. One first rounder would be better than giving up two twos or a two and a three

The Bills CAN win every game

by killascript on Apr 8, 2009 12:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Good for the Bills .

One more LT on the board when we pick at #11 and one less QB on the board if the someone wants to trade of for Freeman :-)

If corn oil is made from corn, and vegetable oil is made from vegetables, what is baby oil made from?

by Joe P. on Apr 8, 2009 12:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I think that’s the more likely impact if this is true.

New York City Buffalo Bills Backers
www.nycbbb.com

by BillsNYC on Apr 8, 2009 12:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Exactly. This was expected, but it can still only be viewed as a positive for the Bills.

by kaisertown on Apr 8, 2009 12:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

If someone does that........then they're dumb..........

Confrontation simply means meeting the truth head on - Coach K

by norcaliangelsfan on Apr 8, 2009 1:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Those somebodies are the J-E-T-S Jets, Jets, Jets!

"Buffalo Bills Football 2009 (sponsored by Labatt): A Future as Uncertain as the Beer You’re Drinking"

"It's not delivery, it's DiGiorgio!"

by TheAfghanTwilight on Apr 8, 2009 1:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Let’s hope. Especially if they trade up for him.

by kaisertown on Apr 8, 2009 1:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I can’t see us trading with the Jets…the Bucs on the other hand…

New York City Buffalo Bills Backers
www.nycbbb.com

by BillsNYC on Apr 8, 2009 1:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Trading with the Jets is an unwise move. Why allow that team to potentially draft a good QB? Honestly, no one knows if he’s going to boom or bust. You have to err on the side of caution.

"Buffalo Bills Football 2009 (sponsored by Labatt): A Future as Uncertain as the Beer You’re Drinking"

"It's not delivery, it's DiGiorgio!"

by TheAfghanTwilight on Apr 8, 2009 3:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

because it would be in the Bills best interest to get the best deal.

Freeman is more likely to turn into JP than Flacco, IMO.

If corn oil is made from corn, and vegetable oil is made from vegetables, what is baby oil made from?

by Joe P. on Apr 8, 2009 3:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Agreed

Very few Rookie QB’s are sucessful. Ryan and Flacco were he exception to the rule, hell they were both more sucessful than Payton Manning was in his rookie season! I’d be willing to risk giving the Jets a decent QB if it means that we make our team better.

by CanadianBillsFan on Apr 8, 2009 3:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

q

I don’t think very many teams draft a QB thinking he’ll be an overnight success. Well, they shouldn’t anyway. It’s more important how that QB handles the years ahead of him. This is the telling year for Flacco and Ryan – even Aaron Rodgers, if you want to get right down to it.

"Buffalo Bills Football 2009 (sponsored by Labatt): A Future as Uncertain as the Beer You’re Drinking"

"It's not delivery, it's DiGiorgio!"

by TheAfghanTwilight on Apr 8, 2009 4:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

i hate

the “you can’t trade to another team in your division” debate. if we can get a great deal from the Jets, we have to take it. Plus, this organization is looking short term with their jobs on the line, not long term. Gotta win now. Plus we’ll be in Toronto in 4 years anyhow…..sic

MARVelous - "I went from America's team to North America's Team" Terrell Owens

by MARVelous on Apr 8, 2009 4:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Plus we’ll be in Toronto in 4 years anyhow…..sic

i was in that camp for a while – not necessarily Tononto – but after Ralph the team moves to somewhere.

now i’m actually a lot more comfortable than i use to be – NYS is very supportative of the Bills being in WNY. Erie county obviously as well. Having Goodell on our side definatley helps as well. the problem as i see it is the economies of scale – we have a very time matching up against different economies in various cities.

however, the recession actually improves our chances of the Bills staying. I think its possible or even likely the Bills will remain in WNY. I could see them try to regionalize them even furthur by trying to become the NF Bills or something – depending on what compensation Erie county would receive – they do have discussions and plans with niagara county as far as the Bills are related so I see that to be promising.

there’s hope marv

The rest of you go get the goods on Stan. His mom grounded him once for setting something on fire. Let's find out what that something was and then lie and say it was a puppy.

by J2 on Apr 8, 2009 4:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I agree because I think that Freeman is a pretty risky investment, but teams do get really wrapped up in getting the top QB on their board. The Ravens and Flacco is a pretty good example. Freeman could fall out of the first round if no teams love him, or he could go in the top 10.

by kaisertown on Apr 8, 2009 1:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I would guess that the success of Flacco will make team more likely to take Freeman earlier than he should go.

I hope it is early enough to help the Bills.

If corn oil is made from corn, and vegetable oil is made from vegetables, what is baby oil made from?

by Joe P. on Apr 8, 2009 1:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

oh for shizzo

Freeman, won’t last in this draft. Buffalo is in a great position picking ahead of Denver in this draft. Great position. Freeman is a guy that will draw significant interest once Sanchez goes off the board

MARVelous - "I went from America's team to North America's Team" Terrell Owens

by MARVelous on Apr 8, 2009 1:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs