Matt Stafford is the suckiest suck to ever suck

[Forsh]

I really don't have any interest in Goff. If the Lions are gonna go the less mobile route, just take a guy in the draft or sign any whatever FA ... Goff is mediocre and has a terrible contract to trade for

[BJK]

I really don't have any interest in Goff. If the Lions are gonna go the less mobile route, just take a guy in the draft or sign any whatever FA ... Goff is mediocre and has a terrible contract to trade for

Me neither, though I’d imagine Goff would have to agree to some sort of significant contract restructure to facilitate a trade. Not sure if he’d do that, but at this point, he might just want out too. That said, again, I’d prefer the Lions go a different route.

[Cody_Russell]

It would upset me if the trade is with the Rams. Lions receiving Goff and less draft capital in the scenario. No thanks.
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Remember how some people were upset about Stafford’s new contract a few years ago? Highest paid NFL player ever?!
Now, Stafford’s contract makes him a bargain for any team that acquires him.

[Mainevent]

Anybody have access to the Birkett article and feel like sharing?

[froot loops]

Quit trying to make Loins a thing.

[froot loops]

I'd rather have Goff than forum golden boy Sam Darnold.

[Forsh]

I'd rather have Goff than forum golden boy Sam Darnold.

To each their own. IMO as long as he's starting (duh), Darnold breaks out next year wherever he is

[froot loops]

I guess, he hasn't shown much so far.

[BJK]

Anybody have access to the Birkett article and feel like sharing?

I posted it in the “Lions News” thread.

[BJK]

Well now.

[Forsh]

Get er done!

[Newbomb Turk]

To each their own. IMO as long as he's starting (duh), Darnold breaks out next year wherever he is

Guys are saying the same thing about Stafford........

[Fraquar]

It would upset me if the trade is with the Rams. Lions receiving Goff and less draft capital in the scenario. No thanks.
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Remember how some people were upset about Stafford’s new contract a few years ago? Highest paid NFL player ever?!
Now, Stafford’s contract makes him a bargain for any team that acquires him.

But the exact opposite for the team that keeps him. Funny how that works - no?
Lions owe him 65 million over the next two years if they keep him....
Stafford in any trade is "sunk cost", you just figure out how you can get the most from a trade.
And apparently he doesn't have a no-trade clause. Unthinkable in this day and age.

[NewOrleansLion]

All of this news about who’s in trade talks reeks of pre-draft BS. Good for the Lions for trying to play up the demand, but I won’t believe anything until it’s done.

[Fraquar]

All of this news about who’s in trade talks reeks of pre-draft BS. Good for the Lions for trying to play up the demand, but I won’t believe anything until it’s done.

Well, people don't come out and say they expect Stafford to be traded before the Super Bowl unless there is legitimate chatter - and enough parties involved to have the team contemplating a decision as to who to trade him to.

I think this is one of those stories you can bag as gospel. Only question is where.

This is two parties agreeing mutually, unlike the mythical unicorn that they call "bipartisan politics".
Stafford wants out, Lions are willing to move him.