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NFL Football Players Draft Injuries Rookies Season SuperbowlPublished: August 2, 2009
Sure, veteran Daunte Culpepper will draw consideration from the coaching staff, and maybe get the nod to start week one. But he will be sitting by season's end.
Yet, Stafford is not the only rookie Detroit will rely on this season. All 10 of Detroit's 2009 draft choices have signed contracts with the team. Many agreed to multi-year deals.
First-round pick Brandon Pettigrew was the last to put his name on the dotted line, and he too will shoulder much responsibility this year. Petttigrew was projected as the best tight end in this year's draft class, and he is without a doubt the best on Detroit's roster.