Happy 22nd birthday Matthew!

SideLion Report interview
FreeP.com - Lions can learn from Saints', Colts' rebuilding triumph

Matthew attended the Creative Artists Agency Super Bowl party on Saturday. Among some of the guests there were Tom Cruise, Katie Holmes, Alex Rodriguez, Cameron Diaz, Derek Jeter, Harry Connick Jr., Archie Manning, Eli Manning, Jessica Alba, Scarlett Johansson, Katie Couric, Chris Rock, Carrie Underwood, and Andy Roddick.

Here he is at the party with actress Hilary Swank.

Matthew Stafford at the AXE Lounge

Matthew hosted the Axe Lounge party at LIV Nightclub at Fontaineblue Miami Beach yesterday. Here he is getting some "Hair Action" from supermodel Marisa Miller on the red carpet.




Mashable.com - 8 Social Media Questions With NFL Stars Matthew Stafford and Darrelle Revis
Gatorade.com - Interview, Photos
FreeP.com - Let's pause for a word from ... pitchman Stafford
The Wayne Fontes Experience
790 The Zone - Mayhem in the AM
Pride of Detroit Interviews Matthew Stafford

Nestor & Lions' Matt Stafford dish on Jim Schwartz

Stafford at the Gatorade Performance Lab

More interviews from Radio Row:

FOX Sports (video)
DetroitLions.com - Stafford on set
The Lions in Winter
104.3 The Fan
710 AM ESPN
LaVarr Arrington Show
670 The Score

TheBigLead.com - Super Bowl Road Trip: Q&A with Matt Stafford
FreeP.com - Jets' Mark Sanchez: Lions QB Matthew Stafford is 'only going to be a bright spot for Detroit'
Fanfeedr.com - Matthew Stafford is Confident that Things will Turn around in Detroit
ESPN - All-time EA Sports Mr. Football USAs
ESPN - Lions' Stafford weaving through offseason

Yardbarker trains with Matthew Stafford at the Gatorade Lab

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More from Miami

FreeP.com - Lions QB Matthew Stafford is a super celeb
FanHouse.com - Matthew Stafford Talks About the Lions Past ... and Brighter Future
The Oakland Press - LIONS: Sanders and Stafford have their similarities
DetNews.com - Matthew Stafford chimes in on Lions' offseason needs
Sporting News - Pros make their Super Bowl selection: Most picking the Colts
MySportsHangover.com - Matthew Stafford: Best NFL Moment Of 2009

Matthew will be a guest on 670 The Score tomorrow.

Adam Ostrow, Editor-in-Chief at Mashable.com, will be interviewing Matthew tomorrow.

Matthew was a guest on several radio shows today. Here's a list:
Petros and Money
Tim Brando Show
101 ESPN
Boomer and Carton Show
104.5 The Zone
710 ESPN
680 The Fan
790 The Zone - 2 Live Stews
590 The Fan
ESPN Radio 1410

Chicago Now - Detroit Lions QB Matt Stafford Gets Paid To Get Head Rubs From Women...


Matthew on the set of FOX Sports


EA Sports - Madden NFL 10: Rookie Facescans

Making the rounds in Miami

Make sure to rsvp at ustream.tv to watch Matt Stafford testing at the Gatorade Performance Lab Friday morning.

Matthew is going to be a guest on the Tim Brando Show tomorrow.

According to Michael Pearce, a video proudcer for Yahoo! Sports, they will be interviewing Matthew tomorrow.

Chicksinthehuddle.com - This is for My No. 1
DetroitLions.com - Offseason will be Significant for Second-Year Offensive Players
FreeP.com - Mariucci sees potential if Stafford gets support
620 WTMJ - What Went Wrong: Detroit Lions
ESPN Rise - No. 1 pick relives high school days (This is a pretty good interview. I don't know why I hadn't come across it before.)

DanPatrick.com - Matthew Stafford joins the QB party

Matthew and Oklahoma QB Sam Bradford

Lions Gab - Gridiron Gabbin with Lions QB Matthew Stafford

Barry Sanders talks about Stafford; Win an AXE Hair kit

DetNews.com - Barry Sanders: Matthew Stafford will rescue Lions

Matthew will be a guest on ESPN's First Take tomorrow morning. First Take is on from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

If you missed Hey Rookie, Welcome to the NFL, the show will re-air Feb. 3 and 4, at 3 a.m. on ESPN2 so set your DVRs. The show is an inside look at first-year NFL players Brian Cushing, Percy Harvin, Mark Sanchez and Matthew.

According to Jennie Averbook, of the AXE Hair marketing team, Matthew will be radio tour tomorrow in Miami, and they will be bringing live updates.

Ty, over at The Lions In Winter, is having a contest in which he will give away an AXE Hair Action Challenge Kit. The lucky winner will receive a Flip Ultra pocket-size DV camcorder, an AXE leather shaving-kit style bag, a bottle of AXE shampoo, a canister of AXE hair putty, and a canister of AXE hair paste so you can get started with your "Hair Action" film. Head over to Ty's blog for more details.

Matthew getting some "Hair Action."

Matthew Stafford's AXE Hair Action Challenge commercial

AXE has posted Matthew's commercial for their AXE Hair Action Challenge. I think it's hilarious. I bet he's going to get some good-natured ribbing from his buddies. I loved the Honolulu Blue Ford Mustang touch that they added.

Visit AXE Hair Facebook page to take the Hair Action Challenge, and you can be eligible to win some prizes.

FanHouse.com - HausCast 47: Prepping for Super Bowl Week

According to FanHouse.com's Henry Lowenfels, he will be facing off against Matthew at the Gatorade Performance Lab. You can watch it at G Stream on Friday morning.

Stafford draws praise from coach

According to Chron.com, Matthew will be featured in Hey Rookie, Welcome to the NFL, which airs at 10 p.m. Monday on ESPN2. Texans linebacker Brian Cushing, Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez, and Vikings receiver Percy Harvin are the other subjects. The show will re-air Feb. 3 and 4, at 3 a.m. on ESPN2.

NFL.com - Lions’ Linehan pleased with Stafford’s progress
DetroitLions.com - Linehan Optimistic Moving Forward to 2010 (You can listen to Linehan's interview here.)
DetroitLions.com - Senior Bowl: Jim Schwartz interview (4:51)
Merced Sun-Star - Just like Saints and Cards, Lions had to get a star quarterback
ESPN - A look at how the top 25 prospects in the Class of 2006 have fared on the gridiron

Tuesday update

Ok, lets get this out of the way first. Matthew has not been arrested. I know there are several reports out there saying a Matthew Stafford was arrested, but that was another person. So before anyone gets carried away with this story let's end it before it begins.

Matthew has finally updated his NameDrop blog.

FreeP.com - Manning, Brees validate Lions' pick
FreeP.com - Notebook (Knee surgery update)

Linehan: 'He did it the right way'

Scott Linehan, the Lions' offensive coordinator talked to FanHouse.com's Dan Graziano about Matthew's rookie season. He mades some interesting comments such as, "We felt pretty confident we picked a guy we could lean on for years and years to come," and "as he[Stafford] goes, the Lions will go." I think that shows just the kind of expectations and confidence that the Lions have in Matthew.

MLive.com - Linehan to coach QBs

According to Jennie Averbook, a member of the AXE marketing team, AXE Hair Tab will have a Hair Action Challenge with Matthew at Super Bowl XLIV. It will start on Wednesday, Feb 3rd at the AXE Lounge.

Sean Yuille, managing editor of Pride of Detroit, will be interviewing Matthew in the near future, and he's asking people to submit questions that you would like him to ask.

Stafford still hopeful, optimistic

FreeP.com - Lions QB Matthew Stafford chats with Mitch Albom
DetNews.com - Mark Sanchez has spotlight, but Matthew Stafford will shine in time
Crain's Detroit Business - The Money List: Detroit's top-paid pro athletes

I'm not really a trading card enthusiast, but I came across these sites and thought some of you would be interested.
Upper Deck (Rookie card portfolio)
Panini America
Topps

Stafford's development in 2010 is 'critical' for Lions

DetNews.com - Matthew Stafford will only be better next season
FreeP.com - Lions confident that Matthew Stafford can live up to No. 1 potential
FreeP.com - Not much separates Stafford, Sanchez except winning
FreeP.com - Records for first-year quarterbacks
MLive.com - Comment rebuttal: You can't downplay Matthew Stafford's big day for Lions vs. Browns

Stafford's knee rehab is going well

Matthew was a guest on the Mitch Albom Show yesterday, and he talked about a few things. He said his knee is feeling much better, that he's still promoting AXE Hair products, and that he will be down in Miami for the Super Bowl. Click here to listen to the entire interview.

DetNews.com - Stafford on his rehab: It's gonna be fine
FreeP.com - Lions QB Matthew Stafford: Glad for experience
Crain's Detroit Business - Stafford showed promise when not out with injuries
Daily Tribune - After a small step in 2009, Lions must take a giant leap forward this year
FreeP.com - Free Press final grades for the Lions
The Oakland Press - CAPUTO: Trajectory of Matthew Stafford and Jim Schwartz will determine Detroit Lions' future

Hanging out in California

Not much to report since the season is over, but there is a tidbit. Matthew was in California on Friday, so we'll probably see some promotional stuff from one of his corporate sponsors soon.

Impromptu twitterazzi (Did I just make a word up?) Brandon Howard ran across Matthew on Rodeo Drive yesterday.

FreeP.com - GM Martin Mayhew will try all paths to improve Lions
MLive.com - The Press Box Podcast: Play of Lions' rookies supplies hope, evidence of improvement

Thursday update

According to Keith Garcia, a sound engineer for Baldsound.com, Matthew is going to be working with him today. Here's Matthew at their studio.


ESPN - GM Martin Mayhew says Lions' rookie class isn't good yet
ESPN - Lions GM: Results unacceptable
DetroitLions.com - Press Conference Audio: Jim Schwartz 1-4-10 (He starts talking about Matthew around the 29:45 mark)
DetNews.com - Who's No. 2 behind Stafford? Don't sweat it -- yet
ESPN - Rewind'09: Air and Space

Stafford, Lions rookies a bright spot

The year is only six days old and Gary in Goshen, Ind., has probably already won the Stupid Question of the Year Award. His question: "Is it time for the Lions to look for another quarterback after Matthew Stafford's first season?"

SI.com - Record-Breaking NFL Moments of 2009
DetNews.com - Lions rookies are bright spot in woeful season
ESPN - NFC North Team Wrap-ups

'It was a good rookie year'

The 2009 season has only just ended, and I'm already ready for next season. I think Matthew is going to make a huge improvement his second season. He told the media on Monday that he thought that he had a good rookie year. I agree. There were very few highlights, but I think the experience and knowledge that he acquired this past year will help him a lot next season.

DetNews.com - Stafford: 'It was a good rookie year'
MLive.com - Rookie quarterback Matthew Stafford says Lions aren't 'too far' from being solid NFL team
DetroitLions.com - Offseason will be Significant for Lions' Health
DetNews.com - Kid gloves must come off of Stafford
Mlive.com - Lions predictions for 2010: No sophomore slumps for Matthew Stafford, Louis Delmas
Yahoo! Sports - The nine best games of the 2009/2010 NFL regular season