2020 Random NFL Thoughts Thread

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Detroit Lions have failed Matthew Stafford and must let him loose
Ever since selecting Stafford No. 1 overall in the 2009 NFL Draft, the Lions haven’t done enough to help him, and thus don’t deserve to keep him.

Not that such things really factor into a front office’s decision-making process. Nevertheless, it’s the dignified way of looking at this situation.

Stafford is the off-brand Patrick Mahomes. And that’s not at all an insult to the player. It’s in reference to the second-class organization the Lions have been running for years on end. The group that made legendary wide receiver Calvin Johnson, Stafford’s best weapon ever, retire early. Like Barry Sanders before him.
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Matthew Stafford deserves a chance with competent NFL franchise
So, no semblance of a rushing attack to complement Stafford, nor a decent enough defense to stay competitive throughout his entire tenure. It’s a wonder the 32-year-old led the Lions to three playoff appearances up till now.

This man doesn’t care. Stafford has been a model professional throughout his too-lengthy Detroit tenure and could’ve easily demanded a trade out of the Motor City many moons ago. Instead, he stuck it out.
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A win-win: Detroit Lions open room to rebuild, Matthew Stafford goes to a contender
Stafford didn’t miss a start in eight consecutive seasons before getting knocked out of action for exactly half of 2019. He’s fought through injuries this year, only to go down with an ankle injury very early in Saturday’s latest humiliating loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

For someone who’s thrown for over 45,000 yards, and 279 touchdowns against 143 interceptions, it’s quite baffling that Stafford has been named to only one Pro Bowl. Much of it’s due to his surroundings.

As losses have continued to pile up, Detroit has positioned itself for a new era. At this rate, the Lions will be high enough in the draft where a new head coach and general manager, hopefully on the same page about bringing a consistent winner to the long-maligned team, can find a new quarterback of the future.
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Dear Detroit Lions, please let Matthew Stafford go in 2021 (msn.com)
 
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FakeNews said:
Saw a beat writer for the 49ers suggest a Stafford for Jimmy G deal

  1. The Lions hire Robert Saleh
  2. Saleh, in turn, hires 49ers offensive assistant Mike LaFleur to run his offense
  3. Needing a quarterback familiar with that offense, Saleh/LaFleur trade for Garoppolo
  4. In return, they send Matt Stafford, 32, to Santa Clara
:ohhh:
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i think the Lions feel like they're good on hiring a defensive minded coach after the Matt P failure
 
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