Fantasy Update
Mar 5, 2014
Fantasy Football Xtreme
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Grand Rapids Press Mar 5, 2014
Lions' Matthew Stafford will become sound fundamental QB under Jim Caldwell, ex-Colts GM Bill Polian says
Matthew Stafford isn't exactly known as a technician of the quarterback position. In fact, it's quite the opposite. He has a bona fide arm, and no one of repute questions that. But he has a habit of slipping out of his fundamentals, particularly with his footwork. And that's about to change under new Detroit Lions coach Jim Caldwell.
Fantasy Football Xtreme Mar 5, 2014
Matthew Stafford (QB)
The post Matthew Stafford (QB) appeared first on Fantasy Football Xtreme.After burning one of FFX's own moderators in 2013, has that someone lost all hope in Stafford in 2014?The post Matthew Stafford (QB) appeared first on Fantasy Football Xtreme.Fantasy Football Xtreme - #1 Year Around In-Depth Fantasy Football Research and Analysis
Lions Lowdown | Oakland Press Mar 5, 2014
Bill Polian expects Jim Caldwell to have 'extremely good effect' on Matthew Stafford
Much has been made about the effect that new Detroit Lions coach Jim Caldwell and his staff will have on quarterback Matthew Stafford. It seems like the only one who hasn’t thrown in his two cents was ESPN NFL analyst Bill Polian who was vice chairman of the Indianapolis Colts for 10 years while Caldwell was offensive coordinator and then head coach. Well that has all changed during a conference call on Wednesday. Polian said Caldwell will have an “extremely good effect” on Stafford. “Jim is a great quarterback coach, he’s a great coach of fundamentals, he’s a great...
Detroit Free Press Feb 27, 2014
Lions to hand Matthew Stafford rest of his $27.5M signing bonus
Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford received a $27.5-million signing bonus when he inked his contract last July, but agreed to defer $17.5 million of the payment. The balance is due Friday.
Detroit Free Press Feb 21, 2014
Lions' Caldwell: Stafford has makings of a champion
Jim Caldwell doesn't care whether Matthew Stafford is considered one of the NFL's elite quarterbacks, but he is counting on Stafford to join another select group of signal callers.
Detroit News Feb 20, 2014
Lions' Jim Caldwell impressed by Matthew Stafford's hunger to get better
One of these days, Lions coach Jim Caldwell will conduct an interview and the primary topic will be something other than the reclamation of quarterback Matthew Stafford.
Grand Rapids Press Feb 20, 2014
Detroit Lions' Jim Caldwell focused on Matthew Stafford winning championships, not being elite
To help Stafford reach the next level, the Lions have surrounded their franchise quarterback with three coaches experienced at working with the position.
Detroit Free Press Feb 17, 2014
Ticker: National writer says Lions QB Matthew Stafford's problem isn't backward cap
'More likely, the cause and the effect is mixed up,' Schwab writes. 'Stafford isn't a sloppy quarterback because he wears his hat backwards, he is a sloppy quarterback, and some like Ditka notice he wears his hat backwards and equate the two.'
Pride Of Detroit Feb 12, 2014
Lions notes: Jim Schwartz talks about Matthew Stafford, Ndamukong Suh
Lions notes looks at what Jim Schwartz had to say about Matthew Stafford and Ndamukong Suh, the ridiculous situation in Cleveland and much more. During an interview on Tuesday, former Detroit Lions head coach and current Buffalo Bills defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz talked about the 2013 Lions. Specifically, he said that he wouldn't "pin" the Lions' second-half collapse solely on Matthew Stafford, whom he called "an outstanding quarterback." Also, Schwartz pointed to the team's lack of depth as a reason behind their issues. Schwartz also once again came to Ndamukong Suh's defense by...
Detroit News Feb 11, 2014
Ex-Lions coach Jim Schwartz: Collapse not all Matthew Stafford's fault
Stafford threw 12 interceptions in the final seven games in 2013 as the Lions went 1-6 to close the season, but former coach Jim Schwartz doesn't think the collapse was all on the quarterback.
Detroit Free Press Feb 11, 2014
Schwartz won't blame Stafford for Lions' late-season collapse
Many point to Matthew Stafford's regression as a significant culprit for the Detroit Lions' late-season collapse last fall. But Jim Schwartz, who was fired after five seasons as Lions head coach, won't pin all the blame on his starting quarterback after a 2-6 finish kept the team out of postseason play in 2013.
Lions Gab Feb 11, 2014
Schwartz Says Stafford Not To Blame For 2013 Collapse
Many pundits and fans in Detroit searched for scapegoats to blame for the Lions’ epic collapse in 2013 and starting quarterback Matthew Stafford was the main recipient after throwing 13 interceptions in the second half of the season. Ex-coach Jim Schwartz could have been one of Stafford’s detractors, as he lost his head coaching gig […]
Grand Rapids Press Feb 11, 2014
Jim Schwartz doesn't pin all of Detroit Lions' rough finish on Matthew Stafford
Stafford had 11 interceptions in the Lions' final six games, when Detroit went 1-5.
Lions Lowdown | Oakland Press Feb 11, 2014
Jim Schwartz doesn't blame Matthew Stafford for Lions' collapse
Jim Schwartz hasn’t said much since he was fired by the Lions on Dec. 30, after five seasons as the head coach. He did speak out to defend Ndamukong Suh after allegations were made by FOX analyst Heath Evans. Now he has told Nashville radio station 104.7 that he does not blame Matthew Stafford for the team’s late-season collapse. “Yeah, you know, we were 2-6 over the last half of last season, and when you’re 2-6 nobody is feeling good about their performance, whether you’re the head coach, the quarterback or a defensive lineman,” Schwartz said, via ESPN.com and...
