Pride Of Detroit 4 hours ago
Lions notes: Defensive ends, Matthew Stafford, more
Lions notes looks at the high expectations for Ziggy Ansah and Devin Taylor, Matthew Stafford's interest in the draft and much more. Why didn't the Detroit Lions put more of an emphasis on finding help at defensive end in free agency? They seem quite confident in Ziggy Ansah and Devin Taylor. Teryl Austin said he expects "big improvement" from both Ziggy Ansah & Devin Taylor. Taylor reported last week heavier but in better shape — Dave Birkett (@davebirkett) April 15, 2014 Matthew Stafford isn't too different from fans when it comes to the draft process. From the Lions' official...
Grand Rapids Press Apr 15, 2014
Matthew Stafford ranked sixth among world's best-paid athletes -- ahead of Tom Brady, Calvin Johnson
What do Tom Brady, Kobe Bryant, Calvin Johnson, Peyton Manning and Albert Pujols have in common? They're all heading to their respective Halls of Fame someday. They all made less money last year than Matthew Stafford.
Lions Lowdown | Oakland Press Apr 15, 2014
Detroit Lions QB Matthew Stafford in elite class with Aaron Rodgers, Tom Brady
Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford was one of the three highest paid players on American sports teams in 2013, according to an ESPN survey of worldwide sports salaries. Stafford, Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers and Patriots quarterback Tom Brady were three of only seven professional athletes in the world who made at least $31 million last year. This is based strictly on salary, not endorsement money. Rodgers ($40 million) was ranked fourth while Stafford ($31.5 million) was sixth and Brady ($31 million was seventh. Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson ($25 million) was tied for 16th...
Grand Rapids Press Apr 11, 2014
Detroit Lions QB Matthew Stafford doesn't care about your criticism (or anybody else's)
Everybody, it seems, has an opinion on Matthew Stafford these days. And Matthew Stafford doesn't care.
Grand Rapids Press Apr 10, 2014
Detroit Lions' Matthew Stafford studied New Orleans Saints' film in preparation for offseason
The NFL's collective bargaining agreement prohibits players and coaches from having official interaction during the offseason, so Stafford took it upon himself to study some Saints film as the Lions prepare to transition to a new offensive scheme under Jim Caldwell and Joe Lombardi.
Detroit News Apr 10, 2014
Matthew Stafford: I can get better, and so can entire Lions team
Matthew Stafford sat back this offseason and watched the Lions hire Jim Caldwell, partly because of the work he did with quarterbacks Peyton Manning and Joe Flacco. He watched them hire offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi, partly because of his work with quarterback Drew Brees.
Pride Of Detroit Apr 6, 2014
Jim Caldwell talks about keys to success for quarterbacks
What does Matthew Stafford need to do to become a "championship" quarterback? Check out what Jim Caldwell had to say last week. Shortly after he was hired by the Detroit Lions, Jim Caldwell emphasized footwork as an area where Matthew Stafford could use some improvement. Many fans have been saying that for years, and Caldwell immediately recognized the importance of making sure that Stafford's footwork gets better. Good footwork is certainly one of the keys to being a successful quarterback, and it can directly affect things like timing and accuracy. Caldwell actually said last week that...
Lions Lowdown | Oakland Press Apr 1, 2014
Detroit Lions QB Matthew Stafford engaged
Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford is engaged to his long-time girlfriend Kelly Hall. They met while in school at Georgia where she was a cheerleader and he, of course, was the Bulldogs’ quarterback. Hall made the announcement via Twitter (@KellyBHall) with an Instagram photo of the two of them eating ice cream with a large diamond on her left ring finger. Hall graduated from the Oakland University nursing program in December. Stafford, 26, will be entering his sixth season with the Lions. (Follow @PaulaPasche on Twitter. Order her book, “100 Things Lions Fans Should...
Detroit News Mar 31, 2014
Lions' Matthew Stafford, longtime girlfriend Kelly Hall are engaged
Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford has a reason to celebrate this offseason. After years of dating, it appears Stafford and girlfriend Kelly Hall are engaged.
Detroit Free Press Mar 31, 2014
Sorry, ladies: Matthew Stafford gets engaged to longtime girlfriend
Hall posted a picture on her Instagram account of the two eating ice cream with a ring on her left ring finger and the caption, 'Don't think I could be any happier!! #icecream.' Stafford and Hall have dated since their college days at Georgia, and Hall is a regular at Lions games, both home and away.
Grand Rapids Press Mar 31, 2014
Detroit Lions QB Matthew Stafford engaged to former Georgia cheerleader Kelly Hall
Matthew Stafford might not have had a very good 2013, but his 2014 is off to a pretty good start. It appears he's engaged.
Lions Lowdown | Oakland Press Mar 28, 2014
Detroit Lions - Shaun Hill will be tough to replace
It’s difficult to register just how big the loss of Shaun Hill is to the Lions. Hill, Matthew Stafford’s backup the past four seasons, signed a one-year deal with the St. Louis Rams. He’ll be closer to his offseason home and he’ll have a good chance to learn the Rams system during OTAs since starter Sam Bradford is recovering from a torn ACL. He’ll reportedly earn $1.75 million with a chance for $2.25 million. The 34-year-old Hill is considered one of the NFL’s best backup quarterbacks. It’s not because he’s good at carrying a clipboard. Hill helped Stafford make the...
Lions Lowdown | Oakland Press Mar 26, 2014
Former Detroit Lions QB Shaun Hill expected to sign with St. Louis Rams
The St. Louis Rams are expected to sign former Lions backup quarterback Shaun Hill to a one-year deal, per ESPN’s Adam Caplan. Hill spent the last four seasons in Detroit as Matthew Stafford’s backup. The 34-year-old quarterback had mop-up duty in just two games in the past two seasons. In 2010 when Stafford was injured, Hill played in 11 games, completing 257 passes for 2,686 yards and 16 touchdowns. Prior to Detroit he spent four seasons in San Francisco and four with the Vikings. The Lions have only Stafford and Kellen Moore on the roster. Moore has not played a snap...
Pride Of Detroit Mar 26, 2014
Shaun Hill agrees to deal with Rams, not Lions
Shaun Hill has decided to join the St. Louis Rams, leaving the Detroit Lions without a backup quarterback. It's been a rough day for the Detroit Lions when it comes to their backup quarterback situation. First, Luke McCown, who reportedly drew some interest from the Lions, agreed to a deal with the New Orleans Saints. And now, according to Jim Thomas, Shaun Hill has agreed to a deal with the St. Louis Rams. With Hill joining the Rams, the Lions are in a pretty tough spot when it comes to who is backing up Matthew Stafford. It's pretty clear at this point that they don't have enough...
Rotoworld Mar 25, 2014
Caldwell adamant he can fix Stafford's issues - Matthew Stafford (QB) Detroit Lions
New Lions coach Jim Caldwell is adamant that he can fix Matthew Stafford's mechanics.
