Stafford Trade Articles:
Rebuilding Lions take on big money in Stafford trade. Now what?: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2021/01/30/detroit-lions-jared-goff-contract-matthew-stafford-trade/4329399001/
What to know about Jared Goff: A No. 1 pick who can win playoff games: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2021/01/30/detroit-lions-jared-goff-matthew-stafford-trade-los-angeles-rams/4329170001/
Detroit Lions reportedly trading Matthew Stafford to Rams for 2 first-round picks, Jared Goff: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2021/01/detroit-lions-reportedly-trading-matthew-stafford-to-rams-for-2-first-round-picks.html
In his first big move as GM, Lions' Brad Holmes finds a blockbuster in Matthew Stafford trade: https://www.espn.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/37524/in-his-first-big-move-as-gm-lions-brad-holmes-finds-a-blockbuster-in-matthew-stafford-trade
The Rams give Matthew Stafford the long-awaited chance to compete for a title: https://www.espn.com/blog/los-angeles-rams/post/_/id/42500/the-rams-give-matthew-stafford-the-long-awaited-chance-to-compete-for-a-title
Trading for Jared Goff gives the Lions a starter level QB and a potential bridge to the future: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2021/01/31/trading-for-jared-goff-gives-the-lions-a-starter-level-qb-and-a-potential-bridge-to-the-future/
Winners and losers of the Matthew Stafford trade: https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/columnist/nate-davis/2021/01/30/matthew-stafford-trade-winners-losers-rams-lions-jared-goff/4329366001/
What will the Lions do with Jared Goff?: https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2021/01/31/what-will-the-lions-do-with-jared-goff/
Rams had clearly been disappointed with Jared Goff: https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/columnist/mike-jones/2021/01/30/jared-goff-los-angeles-rams-disappointed-matt-stafford-lions/4329412001/
Rams now have third-best odds for next year’s Super Bowl, Lions drop to last: https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2021/01/31/rams-now-have-third-best-odds-for-next-years-super-bowl-lions-drop-to-last/
Trade “reeks of desperation” for the Rams: https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2021/01/31/trade-reeks-of-desperation-for-the-rams/
What is next for the Detroit Lions at Quarterback?: https://www.si.com/nfl/draft/nfl/what-is-next-for-the-detroit-lions-at-quarterback
Jared Goff-Matthew Stafford trade: Using NBA-style blueprint, Rams showed how to jettison massive franchise QB mistake: https://sports.yahoo.com/using-nb-astyle-blueprint-the-rams-just-showed-how-to-jettison-a-massive-franchise-quarterback-mistake-082555415.html
Twitter reacts to Stafford-Goff blockbuster trade: https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/rams-weigh-in-on-twitter-to-matthew-stafford-clayton-kershaw-reunion-in-los-angeles-after-trade/
Jared Goff won't keep Lions from targeting a QB in 1st round: https://draftwire.usatoday.com/2021/01/30/jared-goff-matthew-stafford-trade-lions-rams-nfl-draft-justin-fields-trey-lance-zach-wilson/
Why the Rams won the Stafford-Goff trade in an absolute landslide: https://touchdownwire.usatoday.com/2021/01/30/matthew-stafford-jared-goff-trade/
What do Los Angeles Rams see in Matthew Stafford?: https://touchdownwire.usatoday.com/2021/01/30/what-do-los-angeles-rams-see-in-matthew-stafford/
Trade Grades:
Grading Detroit Lions Trade with the Los Angeles Rams (Lions get an A+): https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/grading-lions-rams-trade
Matthew Stafford trade grades: Lions land multiple premium picks and Jared Goff, Rams continue unique strategy (Lions
Trade Grade: A. When Stafford's name first surfaced on the trade market, the expectation was the Lions would be able to acquire a first-round draft pick as compensation for dealing him. At no point did anyone mention anything about two first-round draft picks and a third-round pick. The two premium draft picks and the extra third-rounder will allow Detroit to rebuild their roster via the draft -- no more patchwork rebuilds. This will be music to Lions fans everywhere as the roster has failed to commit to a full rebuild for the last decade. Of course, the Lions also acquired Jared Goff and his massive contract in addition to the three draft picks. Goff, still just 26 years old and two years removed from winning the NFC conference, may or may not be in Detroit's long-term plans. His contract carries an out prior to the 2023 season, but the Lions can also move on from him after the 2021 season and take a $15 million dead cap hit on his $40 million 2022 cap number. Detroit managed to acquire three key picks to help bolster their rebuild the right way for a player who they publicly agreed they would trade just a few days ago.): https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/matthew-stafford-trade-grades-lions-land-multiple-premium-picks-and-jared-goff-rams-continue-unique-strategy/
Matthew Stafford Trade Grade (Lions get an A): https://walterfootball.com/nfltrades.php
Grading the reported Rams and Lions Matthew Stafford, Jared Goff blockbuster trade (Lions: A-minus
My knee-jerk reaction at first was: Ugh, why get Goff? The answer is: look what it got them! This sort of reminds me of the Brock Osweiler trade from the Houston Texans to the Cleveland Browns in 2017, a deal that netted the Browns a second-rounder among other things and allowed Houston to get rid of Osweiler’s awful deal. Two first-rounders AND a third-round pick is a much better prize, and Goff isn’t Osweiler. The thing is, I don’t think Goff ever gets back to that QB we saw in 2018, but if the Lions are going into rebuild mode knowing full well that Stafford was out, why not grab Goff and search for your QB of the future?): https://ftw.usatoday.com/lists/rams-lions-trade-grades-matthew-stafford-jared-goff
Video:
Meet new Lions quarterback Jared Goff: https://www.freep.com/videos/sports/nfl/lions/2021/01/31/detroit-lions-jared-goff-super-bowl-quarterback/4329633001/
NFL players react to stunning Matthew Stafford-Jared Goff trade: https://www.nfl.com/news/nfl-players-react-to-stunning-matthew-stafford-jared-goff-trade
Kurt Warner reacts to the Rams trading for Stafford: https://www.nfl.com/videos/kurt-warner-reacts-to-the-rams-trading-for-stafford
Daniel Jeremiah: How Stafford trade may affect QBs in the draft: https://www.nfl.com/videos/daniel-jeremiah-how-stafford-trade-may-affect-qbs-in-the-draft
Michael Silver reacts to Rams' decision to trade away Goff: https://www.nfl.com/videos/michael-silver-reacts-to-rams-decision-to-trade-away-goff
Rapoport: Why Lions traded away Stafford for Goff: https://www.nfl.com/videos/rapoport-why-lions-traded-away-stafford-for-goff
Pelissero: 'Multiple teams' offered '21 Round 1 draft picks for Stafford before Rams deal: https://www.nfl.com/videos/pelissero-multiple-teams-offered-2021-round-1-draft-picks-for-stafford-before-ra
Pelissero: Why you can't compare Goff-Stafford deal to potential compensation for Watson, Wentz: https://www.nfl.com/videos/pelissero-why-you-can-t-compare-goff-stafford-deal-to-potential-compensation-for
Video: Matthew Stafford trade instant reactions, implications: https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2021/1/31/22258610/matthew-stafford-trade-instant-reactions-detroit-lions-implications
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Lions Articles:
2020 position breakdown: Special teams: https://www.detroitlions.com/news/2020-position-breakdown-special-teams-fox-prater-agnew
Lions add Dom Capers to defensive staff. Here's what it means: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2021/01/29/detroit-lions-dom-capers-coaching-staff-defense/4317591001/
Lions' Campbell interested in retaining Golladay, Okwara: https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2021/01/30/lions-campbell-interested-retaining-golladay-okwara/4324410001/
What might new Lions OC Anthony Lynn bring to Detroit's offense?: https://www.espn.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/37506/what-might-new-lions-oc-anthony-lynn-bring-to-detroits-offense
Lions hire Kelvin Sheppard to the defensive coaching staff: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2021/01/30/lions-hire-kelvin-sheppard-linebackers-coach/
Dan Campbell Shares Thoughts on Building Lions' Roster: https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/nfl/lions/news/campbell-shares-thoughts-on-roster-building
Detroit Lions remove WR coach Robert Prince from team website: https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2021/1/30/22257561/detroit-lions-remove-wr-coach-robert-prince-team-website
Ranking the NFL's most productive 2020 rookie draft classes from 1 to 32 (30. DETROIT LIONS: Why they're ranked here: Their prized pick — Jeff Okudah — generated the worst WAR of any non-quarterback in the 2020 class. The other two rookies who played the most, guard Jonah Jackson (No. 75 overall) and defensive tackle John Penisini (No. 197 overall), also generated negative WAR. How their top pick fared: Expectations for rookie corners should always be relatively low, but Okudah's performance after being taken third overall was far worse than anticipated. Okudah allowed 20 first downs and a league-worst 2.1 yards per cover snap at outside corner while making just three plays on the ball in nine games this season. There is a lot of ball left to be played for Okudah before anyone should be writing him off, but Year 1 was not great.): https://www.pff.com/news/nfl-most-productive-2020-rookie-draft-classes
Using historical comps to value top free agent tight ends, led by Hunter Henry and Jonnu Smith: https://www.pff.com/news/nfl-historical-comps-for-free-agent-tight-ends-hunter-henry-jonnu-smith
Texas A&M QB Mond among 3 Senior Bowl standouts: https://www.nfl.com/news/2021-senior-bowl-kellen-mond-among-prospects-who-bolstered-nfl-draft-stock
Texas A&M QB Kellen Mond Named Senior Bowl MVP: https://www.si.com/college/2021/01/31/texas-am-quarterback-kellen-mond-named-senior-bowl-mvp
WATCH: Top highlights from the 2021 Senior Bowl: https://draftwire.usatoday.com/2021/01/30/senior-bowl-highlights-2021-nfl-draft-college-football/
2021 Senior Bowl Recap: https://walterfootball.com/seniorbowl2021recap.php
2021 Senior Bowl Practice Report: American Team: https://www.profootballnetwork.com/2021-senior-bowl-practice-report-american-team/
2021 Senior Bowl Practice Report: National Team: https://www.profootballnetwork.com/2021-senior-bowl-practice-report-national-team/
Senior Bowl 2021: Kellen Mond earns MVP honors, Michael Carter dazzles, more key takeaways: https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/senior-bowl-2021-kellen-mond-earns-mvp-honors-michael-carter-dazzles-more-key-takeaways/live/
National prevails over American, 27-24, in 2021 Senior Bowl: https://www.nfl.com/news/national-prevails-over-american-27-24-in-2021-senior-bowl
2021 Senior Bowl Quarterback Analysis (1-30-21): https://walterfootball.com/seniorbowl2021quarterbacks.php
2021 Senior Bowl Quarterback Thoughts - (1-30-21): https://walterfootball.com/seniorbowl2021quarterbackthoughts.php
2021 Senior Bowl Risers - (1-31-21): https://walterfootball.com/seniorbowl2021risers.php
Senior Bowl Practice Review: Day 3 American Quarterbacks: https://www.si.com/nfl/draft/news/senior-bowl-practice-review-day-3-american-quarterbacks
2021 NFL Draft:
Should Lions Target Gregory Rousseau with No. 7 Pick?: https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/should-lions-target-gregory-rousseau
Get to know North Dakota State OT Dillon Radunz: https://chargerswire.usatoday.com/2021/01/29/chargers-prospect-interview-north-dakota-state-ot-dillon-radunz/
