April 30th, 2009 
Matt Loede 
Posted in Thanks to PLAYBOY for this funny look at Stafford!
Archive for April, 2009
Steelers Soon to be Released LB Foote a Good Fit for the Lions?
There’s been plenty of chatter about the Lions having interest in local product Larry Foote, the ILB from the Steelers who has asked the team or his release. John Clayton of ESPN reports that he thinks Foote would be a good fit for a team that needs some playmakers on defense: With a need for [...]
Tags: Lions Release TE Gaines
Scout.com is reporting that the Lions today released TE Michael Gaines. He had signed a four-year, $10 million deal with the Lions last March. His release comes up just a few days after the team drafted TE Brandon Pettigrew. The Lions still have six tight ends on their roster as of now. Gaines was originally [...]
Lions Talk w/ Veteran DE Kevin Carter
Scout.com reports that the Lions today looked at and talked to former Dolphin, Titan and Rams DE Kevin Carter. The veteran unrestricted free agent can be a help, as he has recorded 364 tackles and 104 1/2 sacks. Last season, he registered 49 tackles and four sacks while starting every game for Tampa Bay. Lions [...]
Draft Day Winner
It looks like Neil Stein is the winner for our First Annual Draft Contest. He picked 7 correct choices to beat out Max by one correct pick. There were many surprises to this years draft, as there is in every year. It seems that some teams really do draft the best player available, regardless of [...]
Video: Stafford On Being The No. 1 Pick
QB Matthew Stafford talks to Erin Andrews about being selected by the Detroit Lions as the No. 1 pick in the NFL Draft
Stafford Speaks Out Following Being the #1 Pick
(on his emotions): “I’m extremely excited. This is a dream come true for me and my family, I’m so glad that they’re here to share it with me, it means a lot to me. I’m excited to get to Detroit and start things going. ” (on how he found out he got selected): “I got [...]
Stafford’s the Man: Lions Give QB 6-Year Deal to Revamp Franchise
The 2009 NFL Draft has basically gotten underway, as the Lions, sitting with the number one pick after an 0-16 season in 2008, have gotten their man. Reports say that the Lions have agreed to terms on a 6-year deal with Georgia quarterback Matthew Stafford, and once the clock hits in New York City at [...]
