Stafford Now Highest Pay Player in History

[broncosmitty]

 

[wildturkey]

One of these days a team is going to figure out that you don't have to pay big money to an average quarterback just because everyone else already has and then the market will finally correct itself. Today is not that day

 

[LambeauLegs]

YESSSS, I couldn't be happier. This is almost as good as when the Bears signed Cutler to a long term deal. Those guys are always the MVP for the Pack when we play them. Great news for all Pack fans.

Except that it raises Rodgers next deal higher than what Stafford got

 

[Great Dayne]

Except that it raises Rodgers next deal higher than what Stafford got

This will continue and I'm not worried one bit. If he wants Superbowls he will need to sacrifice his pay lik Brady to win Superbowls.

 

[The Derski]

Absolutely worth it. He's better than 2/3 of the leagues starting QBs. You find that man, you keep him and pay him. It just sucks for him that Rodgers is in his division.

 

[Edonidd]

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That's actually Caldwell's happy face tbh.

 

[LionsWhyMe]

Matthew Stafford reportedly becoming highest-paid NFL player ever

The Lions will have a good year in 4 years when Stafford is looking for a new deal... if he keep his trend going.

 

[DetroitFan*]

Smart move by the Lions?

I'm thinking no

Stafford Pre Dislocation

CMP

291

ATT
433

COMP%
67.21%

Yds/game
268.67

TD:
21

INT
5

Rate

100.5

AFTER
115-193, 59.59%, 261.60 yards, 3 TDs, 5 INTS, 74.4%

Yeah, I tend to not do well if I have an injury... But I guess that is only me in the world...

 

[broncosmitty]

That's actually Caldwell's happy face tbh.

He's thrilled with the signing, clearly.​

 

[broncosmitty]

Yeah, I tend to not do well if I have an injury... But I guess that is only me in the world...

When my ice cream hand won't work properly, I eat as the lil
Piggies eat.

 

[Sgt Brutus]

Detroit overpaying players? Color me surprised. Another miggy contract on the books.

 

[Rock Strongo]

Matthew Stafford reportedly becoming highest-paid NFL player ever

a sub .500 career QB with a rating under 87.0

0-3 in the playoffs (ratings went 97, 87.7, 75.7)

this is just proof of how bad QB play is in the NFL, and how hard it is to find a capable starter.

 

[NWPATSFAN]

Except that it raises Rodgers next deal higher than what Stafford got

GB owners be like they may end up pooling their shares to retain AR. GB be prepared for the r*ping of a lifetime.

BTW K. Cousins also thanks Detroit.

 

[fordman84]

This is stupid money for a slightly above average QB, but DET had no options. Either do this or deal with a Cousins like situation.

 

[fordman84]

GB owners be like they may end up pooling their shares to retain AR. GB be prepared for the r*ping of a lifetime.

BTW K. Cousins also thanks Detroit.

Yup, Snyder I'm sure was punching his pillow all night over this deal.

 

[mrschaney]

Oh no, I do not like the precedent that this is setting. Andy should now get more, much more and the Bengals might not be able to pay, he goes to New England, a market that could pay this. The Pats then force Brady out to begin the "DALTON ERA" in New England and go on and win 5 or 6 more Super Bowles.

 

[Dolemite censored]

Damn. I thought the Lions fired Matt Millen.

 

[Oldschool739]

I like Stafford a lot, always have. No way he deserves to get a payday like that. But he's worth whatever a team will pay him. In the case of Detroit, they need to sweeten the pot to keep quality players.

Funny you don't use that same approach toward Flacco.....And where is @Southieinnc ?....He may have to get therapy when he finds out that Flacco's contract has dropped to #6 now and will be even lower once Rodgers and others get paid.....You guys have lost your ammo !!!!
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Stafford's record-setting deal pushes Flacco down to No. 6 in terms of average per season. Flacco's $22.1 million per-year average is dwarfed by Stafford's $27 million per-season value.

Like Flacco, Stafford isn't expected to stay at No. 1 for too long. The money for quarterbacks is only going to go up with Aaron Rodgers, Matt Ryan, Kirk Cousins and Drew Brees set for new deals.

For now, Stafford is the NFL's highest-paid player and maybe everyone will start asking whether he is an elite quarterback, as well."

 

[ATL96Steeler]

Good for Matt...just a timing thing though...someone will be north of this number within 6 mos to a yr. I think Matt Ryan is up for renewal next yr.

 

[Southieinnc]

Funny you don't use that same approach toward Flacco.....And where is @Southieinnc ?....He may have to get therapy when he finds out that Flacco's contract has dropped to #6 now and will be even lower once Rodgers and others get paid.....You guys have lost your ammo !!!!
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Stafford's record-setting deal pushes Flacco down to No. 6 in terms of average per season. Flacco's $22.1 million per-year average is dwarfed by Stafford's $27 million per-season value.

Like Flacco, Stafford isn't expected to stay at No. 1 for too long. The money for quarterbacks is only going to go up with Aaron Rodgers, Matt Ryan, Kirk Cousins and Drew Brees set for new deals.

For now, Stafford is the NFL's highest-paid player and maybe everyone will start asking whether he is an elite quarterback, as well."

Here I am!
If you want to justify Flacco's contract by comparing notes with what teams like the Lions do, go ahead!
This is the year the Ravens finish behind the Browns. Own it!!!!!!!