Could the Detroit Lions trade Matthew Stafford?
It is a topic that has been rather frequently discussed of late, as many feel that the Lions should go into all-out rebuilding mode and move Stafford in the process.
But general manager Bob Quinn continues to say that won't be happening.
According to Justin Rogers of The Detroit News, Quinn has once again denied that the club has held any trade talks regarding its quarterback and that he has made sure to let Stafford know that. Quinn added that Stafford was receptive and wants to remain in Detroit.
Stafford played in just eight games this past season due to a back injury. During the time he was on the field, he was terrific, throwing for 2,499 yards, 19 touchdowns and five interceptions while completing 64.3 percent of his passes and posting a passer rating of 106.0 in what was on pace to represent Stafford's best NFL campaign.
The 32-year-old, who played his collegiate football at the University of Georgia, was originally selected by the Lions with the first overall pick of the 2009 NFL Draft.
He had a dreadful rookie year, finishing with 13 touchdowns and 20 picks in 10 games, and the following season, Stafford was limited to just three games due to injuries.
Then, in 2011, Stafford broke out, throwing for 5,038 yards and 41 touchdowns.
Oddly enough, he has never come close to replicating that production ever since, although he has remained a mostly productive quarterback for Detroit.
Up until 2019, Stafford had played in every game for eight straight seasons between 2011 and 2018.
The Lions went just 3-12-1 this past year.
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