Georgia QB Matthew Stafford.
The Lions didn't even use their ten minutes. Commissioner Goodell announced this pick right after he kicked the Draft off, because the Lions reached an agreement with Stafford last night for six years, $72 million (could go up to $78 million total value), $41.7 million guaranteed.
Elite arm strength, 2009 Capital One Bowl MVP. The Lions have been looking for a cornerstone quarterback for decades now, and maybe they have him now. Calvin Johnson is going to be a special receiver, and Kevin Smith is a good back also. Detroit isn't as bad as their record indicated last season.
The argument at this point is going to be "when do they put him in the starting lineup?" Considering the fact that the Lions gave up 52 sacks last season, maybe you protect him by keeping him on the bench for a few weeks. However, Atlanta quarterback Matt Ryan and Baltimore quarterback Joe Flacco might have something to say about that.
Regardless, congratulations to Stafford. Hope Ford Field is kind to him.
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