Matthew Stafford to Detroit Lions, But at What Cost?

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Published: April 25, 2009

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... Stafford signed a six-year deal worth $41.7 million guaranteed.  The deal could be worth as much as $78 million dollars.

This deal mean that Stafford will be making more money that Matt Ryan. 

The question that should be asked right now is whether the Lions made another big draft day mistake.

Matt Ryan proved last season that he is a franchise quarterback that is worth a lot of money.  The Lions have decided that Stafford is better than that.

This is a huge problem.  Matthew Stafford hasn't played a down in the NFL and could be the next Joey Harrington, David Carr, or Tim Couch for all we know. 

The NFL needs to do something about this.  Veteran players should be getting $41.7 million guaranteed, not these kids who may never be relevant in the league. 

If the Lions honestly think that Stafford will be a better quarterback this season than Matt Ryan was last season fine, but I'm not buying that at ...

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