Thursday update

Sorry for the lack of updates folks, but medical school interviews take precedence over just about everything in my life right now. News have been slow anyway, and there's not much to update.

Matthew was on Sirius NFL Radio today.

The Oakland Press -Lions Stafford completes 'Jaw-dropping' passes
The Oakland Press - Detroit Lions offense is showing great promise
USA Today - Detroit Lions' rebuilding goes on; is new cast ready to win?
FreeP.com - Healthy Matthew Stafford, Calvin Johnson could be formidable

Stafford held back in 2009 by coaches because of personnel limitations

Roar Report - Lions To Unleash Stafford In 2010
FreeP.com - Lions coach Jim Schwartz: Matthew Stafford now has suitable personnel
DetNews.com - Lions hope investments pay off soon
Daily Tribune - Lions have the weapons to improve significantly in 2010
MLive.com - Chris Houston on WDFN: Matthew Stafford, Matt Ryan have much in common

Stafford to have more freedom in Lions' offense

MLive.com - Matthew Stafford will have more freedom in running Lions' offense.
MLive.com - Expect higher comfort level from Matthew Stafford
CBSSports.com - Rapid Reports
FreeP.com - Matthew Stafford, Calvin Johnson connect at Lions' OTA
DetroitLions.com - Lions Compete for Charity at Annual Tony Filippis Bocce Ball Tournament
Citizen Times - Lions linebacker Zack Follett carving charitable niche (Photos)
DetroitLions.com - Annual Tony Filippis Bocce Ball Tournament (Video)

Jahvid Best impressed with the play of Matthew Stafford

CBSSports.com - Rapid Reports
Mlive.com - Lions veterans reach out to rookies Ndamukong Suh and Jahvid Best
NFL.com - Roundup: Stafford healthy and ready for 2010
RoarReport.com - Stafford Helped Immensely By New Teammates

Ready to lead

FreeP.com - Matt Stafford looks ready to lead Lions
DetNews.com - True Grit? Backus sees "a lot of wins" in Stafford's future
Sports Talk 1050 WTKA - Lions LT Jeff Backus talks about Stafford (Parts 2 & 3)
Lansing State Journal - Lions in charity golf tourney

Stafford looks sharp, impresses during OTAs

Matthew will be at an autograph signing for Motor City Sports Gallery at 1885 E. Big Beaver Rd Troy, MI on Wednesday, June 02 from 6:00-8:00 p.m.

Oakland Press - Video: Lions QB Matthew Stafford looking good entering season No. 2
DetNews.com - Lions QB Matthew Stafford looks extra sharp in practice
MLive.com - Lions' Matthew Stafford offers reminder of why there's hope
CBSSports.com - Rapid Reports
MLive.com - Detroit Lions look lively in morning OTA
DetNews.com - Stafford knows what he sees in Best

DetNews.com

Stafford: Burleson brings extra dimension to offense

Schwartz looking forward to Matthew Stafford's sophomore season

ESPN.com - Audio: Lions coach Jim Schwartz on The Scott Van Pelt Show
DetNews.com - Schwartz on 2010 goal: More weapons, less pain for Matthew Stafford
FreeP.com - Schwartz: 'Now all of a sudden it’s not just about the quarterback'
FreeP.com - Jim Schwartz highlights Lions' new supporting cast
FreeP.com - Lions release dates, times for preseason games
DetNews.com - Calvin Johnson re-catches optimism for Lions' prospects
KRLD.com - Girls flag football catching on in Florida

The Evolution of a young Quarterback

NFL.com - Video: Lions coach Jim Schwartz talks about the evolution of young QB Matthew Stafford
FreeP.com - Lions Matthew Stafford, Dominic Raiola, Stephen Peterman went to Masters together
The Oakland Press - Pat Caputo: Lions offseason moves earning praise
Blue Perspectives - Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan surprises students with Matthew Stafford on ACES Day

After reading this article from The Sacramento Bee, I realized something interesting. That if all four quarterbacks that were drafted in the first three rounds this year start during the season, that Matthew will still be the youngest starting QB in the NFL. He is younger than all of the QBs drafted this year except for two and even then, he is older than those two by only one month. Also, by the time some of his fellow QBs from the 2006 recruiting class step on an NFL field, Matthew will be a three year veteran by then.

Matthew with some students from Martin Luther King, Jr. Academy during ACES Day.

Matthew Stafford takes part in all OTA drills

Also, he's not running for governor. LOL

MLive.com - Injured Lions showing improvement
DetroitLions.com - Video: Detroit Lions OTA
DetNews.com - Photos: Lions veterans take to the practice field

Matthew Stafford to take part in celebrity softball game

Detroit Lions WR Derrick Williams will hold a celebrity softball game on Saturday, June 12 at 3:30 p.m. The game will feature Matthew and several other Lions players. Proceeds from the game will help provide lunches and food to various schools in the Detroit area.

DetNews.com - Lions' Stafford dishes out advice on healthy food, exercise -- and kids eat it up (Photos)
The Macomb Daily - VIDEO: Lions QB brings healthy message to Mount Clemens kids

Matthew Stafford visits school to talk about healthy living

Matthew has partnered with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan to combat childhood obesity. He visited a local elementary school to talk about healthy living and kicked off ACES Day by leading HOPSports exercise. He also lead kids on a fitness walk around school and participated in a pull up contest.

Jacki Halas, a Communications Specialist for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, has posted some photos of Matthew's visit to the school.

Matthew Stafford pleased with Detroit's draft

DetroitLions.com - Stafford Pleased with Detroit's First-Round Picks
Crain's Detroit Business - Marketing Matthew
DetNews.com - QBs give local football fans reason to be fired up for '10
DetroitLions.com - Scheffler Participates in His First OTA as a Detroit Lion
mademan.com - Talking Texas high school football
DetNews.com - DeAndre Levy among five who will help make or break Lions' season

Moore on Stafford: 'That's the type of guy I want to play for'

FreeP.com - Georgia Bulldogs Mike Moore, Matthew Stafford together again with Lions
DetNews.com - Lions give former Matthew Stafford target a look
MLive.com - Lions players show why rookie camp is a good thing
MLive.com - Lions will likely stick with three QBs in camp
ESPN - Matthew Stafford still has a lot to prove

Matthew affects Georgia's recruiting.
ESPN - Georgia a good fit for LeMay