The Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford is hoping that he could take full part in the team’s offseason program, with the shoulder and knee injuries both being cleared. It seems likely as he has said that he is recovering well.
"Hopefully we’ll hit big again on the draft this year and get some guys that can really step in and play for us early," Stafford said on the team’s website. "I’m excited that we have the same head coach and both coordinators. It (will give) us a chance to grow in the system and hopefully we’ll play some better ball."
Stafford will be in Allen Park this week to check in with the team doctors and believes he will get good feedback. Hopefully his second season will be better than the rookie one that was hampered by the injuries. We can have a good guess on how long the quarterback in No. 9 Lions jersey will keep his starting job.
Showing posts with label Matthew Stafford. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Matthew Stafford. Show all posts
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Friday, October 9, 2009
Lions QB Stafford still questionable for playing Sunday game
The Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford missed a second straight practice Thursday, but he was still unsure whether the kneecap has been dislocated and if he would be able to play against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday.
During a terse interview session that lasted about 20 seconds, Coach Jim Schwartz refused to tell the update on the rookie quarterback’s knee. By so far what has been known is that Stafford was listed as one of the Lions’ players who did not practice Thursday because of a knee injury and tests showed that no surgery was necessary since there was no structural damage.
Daunte Culpepper may be the starting quarterback if Stafford was unable to play Sunday game. But he was not telling what would happen, too, seeming not interested in discussing anything about the injury and playing status for Sunday.
During a terse interview session that lasted about 20 seconds, Coach Jim Schwartz refused to tell the update on the rookie quarterback’s knee. By so far what has been known is that Stafford was listed as one of the Lions’ players who did not practice Thursday because of a knee injury and tests showed that no surgery was necessary since there was no structural damage.
Daunte Culpepper may be the starting quarterback if Stafford was unable to play Sunday game. But he was not telling what would happen, too, seeming not interested in discussing anything about the injury and playing status for Sunday.
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Lions QB Stafford is possible to play against Steelers
The Detroit Lions Coach Jim Schwartz said Monday that Matthew Stafford was possible to be healthy enough to play against the Pittsburgh Steelers. At the moment, the No. 1 pick in the NFL draft is day to day and more information would be available on Wednesday.
Stafford’s right knee was twisted on a sack in the fourth quarter of Sunday’s loss against the Chicago Bears and he immediately grabbed behind it and screamed in pain on the ground. Daunte Culpepper replaced him and would take over the starting job at home against the defending champion Steelers if Stafford is still unable to play by then.
But coach Schwartz insisted that wouldn’t necessarily rule Stafford out even if he could not practice after Tuesday’s off day. He declined to say if Stafford’s kneecap is dislocated., sticking by one of his policies, limiting information he shares about injuries.
Stafford’s right knee was twisted on a sack in the fourth quarter of Sunday’s loss against the Chicago Bears and he immediately grabbed behind it and screamed in pain on the ground. Daunte Culpepper replaced him and would take over the starting job at home against the defending champion Steelers if Stafford is still unable to play by then.
But coach Schwartz insisted that wouldn’t necessarily rule Stafford out even if he could not practice after Tuesday’s off day. He declined to say if Stafford’s kneecap is dislocated., sticking by one of his policies, limiting information he shares about injuries.
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