Stafford healthy enough; throwing at OTAs

On Monday, the Detroit Lions held a Meet-and-Greet for season ticket holders, and Matthew was on hand to mingle with the fans. Here're some photos and video from the event.

The Lions 2010 schedule has been released.

Stamford Advocate - Lions QB Stafford healthy enough to throw and run
FreeP.com - Lions QB Matthew Stafford recovering, makes all the throws at OTA
MLive.com - Lions' Matthew Stafford still not 100 percent
DetNews - Lions' Matthew Stafford likes 'another big target' in Tony Scheffler
Sports Fans Live - Lions QB Matthew Stafford happy with help he has
DetNews - Stafford, Linehan "really excited" about Scheffler trade
FreeP.com - Lions need to keep meeting, greeting best customers
Dallas Morning News - Highland Park QB Matthew Stafford was a No. 1 pick, and so was ...
Dallas Morning News - See the list: Top 10 Dallas-area NFL athletes drafted since 1990
Victoria Advocate - Lions players, staff assess team's 2010 prospects
DetNews - Lions deal Ernie Sims for tight end Tony Scheffler
Fantasy Guru - Scheffler another weapon for the promising Stafford

Unlike with Stafford, no consensus pick for the Lions this year...yet

Just a short update since I haven't been able to for a few days. Work and med school applications have taken over every minute of my life.

With the draft coming up shortly, I think we will be seeing a lot of looking back to last year's draft, and Matthew will surely be a topic of conversation. I'll try to take some time off to update the blog should anything interesting arise.

DetNews - Unlike last year with Stafford, no consensus pick for the Lions
Associated Press - NFL Draft's Best #1 Picks Since 2000
DetNews - Lions shouldn't need much help choosing their top draft pick
Dallas Morning News - Is there another Matthew Stafford waiting in the wings at Highland Park?

I usually don't post links to Bleacher Report because most of the drivel there is posted by unobjective homers, but this is a good read so I made an exception.

DetNews - Jimmy Fallon wants the Lions to draft Suh, too

Former Nebraska DT and current NFL draft prospect Ndamukong Suh, talks with Jimmy Fallon about meeting Matthew. If you remember, Matthew was a guest on Fallon's show last year and did some football skeet shooting.

Stafford at the Masters

According to the Athens Banner-Herald's Twitter page, Matthew is hanging out the Masters this weekend.

NFL.com - Draft look back
ScotsSports.com - Stafford will play in Dallas in 2010
DetroitLions.com - Burleson Weighs in on New Team, Stafford and Johnson
CBSSports.com - Lions needs: For encore, a second year of draft hits
Yahoo! Sports - TE prospect adept at overcoming obstacles
ESPN.com - Stadium flashback: High school highs
NFL.com - McCoy hits the field (5:06)

Researching a No. 1 pick

Sorry for the lack of updates lately, but except for a few Twitter posts stating that Matthew did an interview in Dallas this weekend, there has been nothing to report. Plus, I've been applying to medical school, and that has been taxing to say the least. Wish me luck in getting accepted.

Boston.com - Research is top priority for teams picking No. 1

The preseason schedule has been announced. I think it's safe to say that we'll only see Matthew take a few snaps during the preseason. At least I hope so.

MLive.com - Lions' Jim Schwartz wouldn't bet against Tim Tebow

You can now follow us on Twitter! I'll be posting links to any updates there also.

Schwartz amazed by Stafford

Star Tribune - Q&A with NFC North coaches
DetroitLions.com - Jim Schwartz on Sirius NFL Radio
The Oakland Press - Caputo & His Boss: Detroit Lions
FreeP.com - Rams coach asks about Stafford while considering Bradford
Rivals.com - Mailbag: Is Barkley the saving grace of USC?

Browns' HC Eric Mangini talks about Stafford's game heroics

DetNews.com - Browns can't hide from heroics of Lions' Matthew Stafford
FreeP.com - Mangini jokes he should share Emmy for Stafford drama
MLive.com - Eric Mangini is good natured about heroics of Lions' Matthew Stafford
MLive.com - Bill Ford Jr. has positive outlook on Lions' future, says spending 'is all about the fans'
Freep.com - Lions vice chairman Bill Ford Jr. likes what he sees

Sunday update

There's not much news lately. Matthew was in Athens, Ga., this weekend, but other than that there's not much to report.

DetNews.com - Michigan sports teams' merchandise sales miss mark
ESPN - How I See It: NFC North Stock Watch
Macon.com - Mobility could be a weapon for Georgia’s QBs
Daily Tribune - Lions' newest QB is a survivor
USAPlayers.com - Sportsbooks Predict Improvement, Not Super Bowl, For Lions in 2010

QB Shaun Hill comments on Stafford

MLive.com - Shaun Hill: It's best for Lions for Matthew Stafford to play
FreeP.com - Lions QB Shaun Hill confident in backup role
DetNews.com - Lions' Shaun Hill content as backup, will add 'leadership'
The Oakland Press - WITH VIDEO: Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford assumes greater leadership role

Stafford says he's healthy and 'ready to go'

DetNews.com - Lions' Matthew Stafford feels healthy, 'ready to go'
NFL.com - Stafford’s knee, shoulder injuries progressing (video)
FreeP.com - Lions' Matthew Stafford says he's feeling healthy
Freep.com - Lions QB Matthew Stafford excited to 'take this thing over'
The Oakland Press - Lions' QB Stafford throws at full speed
Freep.com - Stafford talks about Culpepper, Burleson and more
MLive.com - Lions' Matthew Stafford glad to have rookie season behind him, ready to lead
MLive.com - Lions' front office keeps Matthew Stafford involved in player moves
Profootballtalk.com - Matthew Stafford does it all
DetroitLions.com - QB Matthew Stafford Video
DetroitLions.com - Lions Listening to Stafford's Input on Prospective Offensive Players
Associated Press - Lions QB Stafford enjoys having input into offseason moves
DetNews.com - Stafford likes the signing of Shaun Hill
Santa Rosa Press-Democrat - Shaun Hill: The exit interview
DetNews.com - Stafford's better half in "Sexiest" March Madness field

Matthew Stafford's AXE Hair Action While Role Playing Challenge

AXE Hair Action Challenge: Hair Action While Role Playing
Bring out your best costume for the final round of the AXE Hair Action Challenge. Just upload pictures of girls playing with your hair in costume for a chance to win tickets to any 2010 sporting event in the US. Enter here.

The Detroit Lions offseason conditioning program started today.

DetNews.com - Lions know all good teams come to pass in NFC North
MLive.com - Shaun Hill's arrival means a Lions' QB controversy can't be far behind
MLive.com - Comment rebuttal: Many of you missed the point about the Lions' impending QB controversy
The Oakland Press - Lions make the QB Shaun Hill deal official
Football News Now - OT Russell Okung visits with Lions in Allen Park
Fantasyfootballtrader.com - Comparison of the fantasy careers of Matthew Stafford and Mark Sanchez

Matthew Stafford will be eased into offseason workouts

MLive.com - Lions' Matthew Stafford will ease into workouts
NFL.com - Lions acquire QB Hill from 49ers
Morning Sun - PAT CAPUTO: Defensive push is good news for Lions
MLive.com - Jim Schwartz on WDFN: Upgrading offensive line important, but Lions' other needs are, too (Audio 5:07)

Matthew Stafford ready to go for off-season training

The Oakland Press - Lions' QB Stafford ready to go Monday
MLive.com - Lions might draft backup QB? Don't believe it
FreeP.com - Schwartz pleased with Lions' acquisitions
DetroitLions.com - Detroit Good Fit for Heller
DetNews.com - Dominic Raiola charged up over Lions' moves

Matthew Stafford signed jersey being auctioned off for a good cause

Recently, Matthew autographed a couple of jerseys for a young fan, Reilly Parent. Reilly is a 10 year old boy that was born with a congenital defect of the bones and needs a wheelchair to move around. His parents are auctioning off one of the jerseys in order to raise funds to purchase a wheelchair van that will greatly increase his mobility. Visit Give Reilly a Lift or his Facebook page to learn more about the auction.

Here's Reilly sporting his Stafford signed jersey, and the jersey that is being auctioned off.


FreeP.com - Fun with Lions salary information
Yahoo! Sports - Bears, Lions try to keep pace
ESPN - Next up at Highland Park

Wide receiver Nate Burleson talks about Matthew with 97.1 The Ticket.

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Old Pals: Clayton Kershaw & Matthew Stafford

Jr. Dodgers Blog - Childhood Friends: Clayton Kershaw & Matthew Stafford

Jr. Dodgers: Kershaw, Stafford - Clayton Kershaw discusses growing up in Highland Park, Texas with Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (video)

Here're some screencaptures from the video.

Nate Burleson comments on Stafford

The Oakland Press - New Detroit Lions receiver Nate Burleson loves quarterback Matthew Stafford's emotion
MLive.com - Nate Burleson is fired up about playing with Lions' Matthew Stafford and Calvin Johnson
NFL.com - Burleson interview (1:21)
MLive.com - Burleson got a call from Stafford
ESPN - Peppers overtakes Stafford's contract

Lions bring in help for Stafford

The Detroit Lions have signed another offensive weapon for Matthew, former Seattle Seahawks WR Nate Burleson. The Lions also added DE Kyle Vanden Bosch and DT Corey Williams to the defense, which will hopefully improve enough to keep the offense from playing from behind virtually every week. Hopefully that translates into Matthew not leading the league in pass attempts two years in a row.

Mlive.com - Corey Williams on Lions' Matthew Stafford: 'I didn't think he'd get up'
Sports Gather - Kyle Vanden Bosch, Nate Burleson signings signal Detroit Lions makeover
NFL.com - Lions roar into free agency (video)

Matthew Stafford's new AXE Hair "Hands Free Hair Action" Challenge

AXE Hair Action Challenge: Hands Free Hair Action
The next round of AXE Hair Action Challenge is here. AXE and Matthew are challenging you to get hair action with something other than your hands. It's time to get creative and have some fun! Submit your photos & videos to win some serious prizes.

1070 The Fan - Head coach Jim Schwartz talks about the toughness of his quarterback
Sports PR Blog - Interview with Matt Barnhart, Detroit Lions Director of Media Relations (Part 2)
The Oconee Enterprise - Local company offers protective sports gear

Inside the Gatorade Performance Lab