As for Stafford, his progression is more then reasonable under the circumstances. And yes, he can make throws that only a handful of QB’s in the league can make. His maturity in the locker room and on the field has surprised me.

Favre said after the Vikings/Lions game that Stafford made a throw to CJ that was “unbelievable”. His advice to Stafford prior to the game was “keep slinging it”. Funny that Schwartz said shortly thereafter that Stafford has a long way to go before we start comparing him to Stafford. Yet, in the Redskins game, Schwart’s advice to Stafford-”keep slinging it”.

Fun stuff and a few great posts from Detroit lions fans like you and others provide fans an outlet to express themselves. We can disagree without being disagreeable.

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Chris

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Keep up the great work.

J Ellet
Eye of the Tigers

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Ty

It will take time and consistency to see if Matthew Stafford has learned from his mistakes before I would make that call. Personally, I would choose Ryan or Flacco based on where they are right now. Simms did qualify that he was doing so based on potential.

As Brain Billick stated during the Lions-Washington game “You’ve got to do something at some point son because potential is going to get me fired.” Jury is very much out on Stafford.

I do not ever cite pro-bowls as qualification for playing ability on this blog becuase it is a popularity contest among those on hyped, winning teams or who have big name recognition, even after their play has dropped off.

Point in case: Jason Hanson set a record for most consecutive FG over 50 yards without a miss last season, and despite having the longest average attempt for FG was still among the most accurate. Ryan Longwell beat him out because he was on the Adrian Peterson led Vikings and the attention they garnered. More people watched him make his kicks, while Hanson was blacked out.

All four of the QB’s mentioned are too early in their career to make any concrete statements about. They are on different teams, with different systems, at different points of development.

I take issue with your saying Sanchez is great early on while Stafford is a could be never was… they have both played 4 games!! And against a common opponent (Saints) they both had the the SAME dismal QB rating. They are both rookies 4 games in — how could either be a “could be, never was?”.

I’m sorry, but to me that is a silly statement on all accounts. Drew Brees did nothing but awful his first three years. Is he a “could be, never was?” Give them both time to see how it shakes out. Personally, I think all 4 will be at worst solid starting level QB’s at the NFL; each one is a little different on what they do well, and would be good fits in different offenses.