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

Stafford's surgery is a success

According to DetroitLions.com, Matthew's knee surgery was a success.

DetNews.com - Surgery on knee of Lions' Matthew Stafford's a success
MLive.com - Surprise, surprise: Matthew Stafford and the Lions didn't always stick to script

Stafford schedule to have surgery today

According to DetroitLions.com, Matthew was schedule to have knee surgery in Brimingham, Alabama today. Let's hope everything went well.

Mlive.com - Lions' Jim Schwartz: 'We have a starting quarterback (he just won't play Sunday)'
ESPN Rise - All-Decade Team
Morning Sun - PAULA PASCHE: Besides Stafford Lions have lots of questions at QB

Friday update

Nothing much to update. I doubt we'll hear much until after Matthew's knee surgery next week. Let's hope everything goes great, and he doesn't have any complications. Get well soon Matthew.

DetroitLions.com - Stafford placed on IR
ESPN - Air and space: Play action
CBSSports.com - Rapid reports
ESPN - John Clayton talks about Stafford

Matthew Stafford placed on injured reserve

Unfortunately, Matthew's season is done. He was placed on injured reserved today and will have minor knee surgery on Tuesday. Dr. James Andrews of Birmingham, Ala., will perform the surgery. According to reports, Matthew will not need surgery on his injured left shoulder.

ESPN.com - Stafford's rookie season ends on IR
USAToday.com - Lions send QB Matthew Stafford to injured reserve
Associated Press - Lions place rookie QB Stafford on injured reserve
DetNews.com - Matthew Stafford's season over; he'll have 'minor' surgery

Matthew Stafford helping children tackle obesity

WoodTV.com is reporting that Matthew is working with Blue Cross Blue Shield and a Grand Rapids-based program called FIT to try and reduce childhood obesity. According to the station, the program focuses on physical activity, improved nutrition and working with students' families and community organizations to promote a healthy lifestyle.



Matthew will not start on Sunday against the San Francisco 49ers. Head coach Jim Schwartz announced on Wednesday that backup QB Drew Stanton will get the start.

Plus, Matthew's performance against the Cleveland Browns made the NFL Network's Top 10 Moments of the Decade.

Stafford will 'most likely not' play on Sunday

FreeP.com - Lions' Jim Schwartz: Matthew Stafford unlikely to play
MLive.com - Lions' Jim Schwartz moves step closer to ruling out Matthew Stafford
Athlon Sports - Athlon Sports Deputy Editor

WJR.com - Matthew's weekly interview with Mitch Albom

Unknown if Stafford will play on Sunday

NameDrop. It seems that Matthew is battling the cold weather up in Michigan.

DetNews.com - Stafford's pains limiting Lions gains
FreeP.com - Lions' Jim Schwartz unsure who will start at QB vs. 49ers
MLive.com - Lions' Jim Schwartz: No decision yet on starting QB
FreeP.com - Schwartz: It's possible Stafford could start next week

Here's a funny quote: "You want to have the Wells Fargo truck out there without a lock on the door?" - Fox color man Tim Ryan, on whether the Lions will risk playing Matthew Stafford any more this season (Detroit Free Press)

Cool Tweets
doodoodave: Just saw matthew stafford from the lions while at lunch with my girlfriend. I was way too scared to say anything to him.
manningtheship: Hmmm I wonder if a layover in Detroit (rock city) constitutes a violation of the Matt Stafford restraining order.