Stafford Or Culpeper… What About Drew Stanton?

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Published: May 19, 2009

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... of the future for the Detroit Lions. I knew he wasn't when they drafted him two years ago. The reason is that he can't stay healthy. That is why Michigan State never got to the next level with him.

Sure enough, he has also been injured more than he has been healthy with the Lions. So why would I advocate playing him? The reason is quite simple. 

When he has played he has done alright. However, he has played so little that I don't think there is another team out there that is interested in acquiring him. So the Lions are stuck with him. Therefore, play him and hope he does well and stays healthy. That way they can get a damn good trade out of him.

If he does get hurt or plays poorly, then the Lions are still stuck with him. However, that is where they are now. The Lions will clearly be rebuilding in 2009. Therefore there is no harm in seeing what they have with Stanton.

I really don't think it is a good idea to play Matthew Stafford right away. He s...

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