NFL.com blogs: Stafford is/will be the Lions #1 pick

[Oldskool]

http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/04/24/sour...king-stafford/

Source: Nothing will stop Lions from taking Stafford

Posted: Draft, News | NFL.com Staff | Tags: 2009 NFL Draft, Detroit Lions, Matthew Stafford

A source inside the Detroit Lions organization told NFL.com’s Thomas George that neither the team nor QB Matthew Stafford believe any differences in contract talks will stop the Georgia quarterback from becoming the No. 1 overall pick in Saturday’s draft.

Stafford has previously expressed his desire to play for the Lions, and he didn’t waver from that stance on Friday.

“We’ve had some good talks, some good visits and sessions, and I would feel very comfortable there and believe I could become a part of growing something special,” Stafford said. “I wouldn’t feel lost there at all.”

Also making his pitch to be the Lions’ No. 1 pick was Wake Forest LB Aaron Curry, who told NFL.com’s Pat Kirwan that he would take less money than 2008 No. 1 pick Jake Long did from the Miami Dolphins.

But Stafford appears to be the Lions’ first choice, and the sides have been trying to put the finishing touches on a deal all week.

[GibbsFactor]

He just said his biggest thing he's getting prepared for is sliding.

[brunell]

stuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuupid

[RWJ]

The Lions are not only a bad football team, I think their FO is worse than ours.

[CM916]

Well, anything is an improvement over 0-16 and "something special" for the Lions would be an 8-8 season. I guess he is an optimist. I know if I was going to Detroit, I'd want to get all the guaranteed money I possibly could just in case going there dooms my career.

[boofMcboof]

The Lions are not only a bad football team, I think their FO is worse than ours.

I'd take a chance with Martin Mayhew running our front office over Synderatto any day of the week.

[SIXX99]

Its official the Lions have taken Stafford.

[Oldskool]

front page of ESPN

Signed, Sealed, Delivered

The Lions, 0-16 last season, have found their QB. Matthew Stafford agreed Friday night to a six-year, $41.7M deal and will be the No. 1 pick in Saturday's draft.

[Hardcore Zornography]

Wow, the NFL desperately needs a rookie cap. The record is broken every single year and it is getting more and more ridiculous. 41.7 mil guaranteed for someone who has never taken a snap in the league. UNREAL.

[HighOnHendrix]

Just posted on NFL.com:

Stafford strikes deal with Lions

Georgia QB Matthew Stafford will be the No. 1 overall pick after agreeing to a six-year deal with the Detroit Lions, NFL.com's Steve Wyche reports. The contract has $41.7 million guaranteed but can be worth up to $78 million.

No further details, just that blurb at the top of the home page. Not much of a surprise, but there you go.

[TXREDSKINS44]

He sure is getting a boat load of money, but that doesn't shock me anymore.

[JeepRyder]

Let the Sanchez bidding begin!

[RWJ]

Now, who will the Yams take? Will it be Jason Smith, Eugene Monroe or Curry?

[IbleedBnG83]

Now, who will the Yams take? Will it be Jason Smith, Eugene Monroe or Curry?

But how about the plane ticket they bought for Sanchez?

[SkinsMaster88]

I hope the Sanchez lovers can see the numbers that Stafford is going to be making. Way too much risk to put in any rookie QB. Yeah, Sanchez is going to make less, but if he goes around 4, it's not going to be much different.