It's Official: Lions select Matt Stafford #1

[Sgt John]

No linky yet, just got the text alert from ESPN.

The Detroit Lions and QB Matt Stafford have agreed on a six year, $41.7 million dollar deal.

 

[Miller]

Figured it would get done. Good for Stafford, if they can keep him upright i think he can succeed....even in Detroit.

 

[Sgt John]

$41.7 million dollars.............

They announced they are not making Pontiac's anymore today too. If it wasnt separate companies, Id think Stafford killed an American icon.

 

[Arctic Dawgs]

Yippeeee !!!!!

 

[Kingdome]

$41.7 million dollars.............

This will be a big issue when they negotiate the next CBA.

 

[Sgt John]

No joke. I think its the central issue.

 

[Mustang Jones]

No joke. I think its the central issue.

Central issue of an impending strike.

will be interesting to see if the NFL or the NFLPA got their boy

toss on top the money to build Gods Team a worthy stadium, In the Heart of Texas, no less. Strike? Can't even begin to harbor thoughts of that money avalanche.

 

[Kingdome]

Central issue of an impending strike.

Lowering the rookie cap won't be that unpopular by the veterans currently getting their salaries squeezed by high salaries for unproven players and the salary cap.

 

[derringer007]

An alert from KFFL said including $41mill guaranteed $72mil over 6yrs

 

[Sgt John]

Holy God! $72 million!

 

[derringer007]

Holy God! $72 million!

He'll pocket $72mil with minimum playing time over 6yrs

 

[Mustang Jones]

Lowering the rookie cap won't be that unpopular by the veterans currently getting their salaries squeezed by high salaries for unproven players and the salary cap.

Solid point.

I'm just sayin' get ready to hear a mind numbing amount of that word

 

[Sgt John]

He'll pocket $72mil with minimum playing time over 6yrs

Jesus.....

www.sofantasyfootball.com - my thoughts on the pick....

 

[Coachnorm]

Stunned....

 

[Mustang Jones]

Jesus...

Yes John? dude is forwarding his twitter to me

 

[12gaugetimmy]

NFL.com's Steve Wyche claims the deal could be worth up to 78 million.

 

[Miller]

this is what is wrong with the rookie system.......this money is just plain stupid!

 

[Mustang Jones]

this is what is wrong with the rookie system.......this money is just plain stupid!

You talkin' 'bout my money playah?

Baleedat Cuz. My money don't need your input.

Free your mind, but my money don't need emancipation.

 

[Miller]

lol, but your money does need a rookie salary scale

 

[Orgazmo]

It was the obvious route for a long time. Only the QB position can justify the ridiculous cost of the first pick. Now the Lion fans that wanted an offensive tackle can maybe hope Britton will be there at 20.