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| Detroit Names Matthew Stafford As Starting QB |
| Written by Ross Everett |
| Monday, 08 March 2010 09:43 |
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Matthew Stafford has yet to play a regular season NFL game and hes already the Detroit Lions starting quarterback. First year coach Jim Schwartz named Stafford as his starter for as the NFL regular season gets underway. Stafford beat out veteran Daunte Culpepper for the spot, though Schwartz went out of his way to stress that the rookie won the job as opposed to Culpepper losing it.
Matthew Stafford has yet to play a regular season NFL game and hes already the Detroit Lions starting quarterback. First year coach Jim Schwartz named Stafford as his starter for as the NFL regular season gets underway. Stafford beat out veteran Daunte Culpepper for the spot, though Schwartz went out of his way to stress that the rookie won the job as opposed to Culpepper losing it. In announcing Stafford as the starting QB for the Lions, Schwartz made clear that hes very confident with his personnel at the position: "I've had a lot of very tough decisions in the last few days -- guys making the 53-man roster or not making it -- but none more difficult than at quarterback. We announced to our team this morning that Matt Stafford is going to be our starting quarterback." "I'm very, very comfortable with the quarterback position here, not just one and two, but also three. What made this decision difficult was that I think we can win with Daunte Culpepper, I think we can with Matt Stafford, and I think we can win with Drew Stanton. Stafford indicated that he didnt know he'd be the starter until Schwartz gave him the word: "I definitely thought I was going to be the guy, but as competitive as Daunte is, I'm sure he thought he was going to be the guy, too. Coach Schwartz called me in this morning and told me, and I went out and practiced with the first team. That was exciting." Despite the Lions dismal 0-16 record a year ago, Stafford stressed that hes not just happy to be in the NFL"he wants to win: "I'm going to try to win football games. I think, just like everyone else on this team, that we can go out on Sunday and be competitive against the Saints and give ourselves a chance to win the game. That's our job." Schwartz said that he plans to give his quarterback the opportunity plenty of margin for error as he learns the ropes: "This isn't an internship. This isn't a trial basis. He's our starting quarterback. We said that, to win the job, he had to be ready, and he had to be our best quarterback, and that's what he has shown." He continued with praise for Culpepper: "Daunte Culpepper is back -- there's no doubt in my mind and there's no doubt around this league. He's going to be back as a starting quarterback in this league, and with a high level of success." Culpepper didnt speak to the media, but that wasnt a surprise since he never speaks to the media. Stafford had some props for his backup: "I'm sure it is tough for him, but Daunte's been great for me and he will continue to be. I can't think of a better guy to learn from and to have in my corner." The Lions will start the NFL regular season at New Orleans on Sunday. Theyll play the following two games at home, hosting the Minnesota Vikings in week #2 and the Washington Redskins on Sunday, September 27. About the Author: Ross Everett is a respected freelance writer specializing in travel, poker and NFL football handicapping. He is a staff handicapper for Anatta Sports where he is responsible for providing daily sports picks. In his spare time he enjoys fine dining, fencing and scuba diving. He lives in Las Vegas with four dogs and a pet coyote. |