Before even the first preseason game, MLive.com's Tom Kowalski believes the quarterback competition between Daunte Culpepper and Matthew Stafford has been won by the rookie.
For now, Culpepper has the No. 1 spot, but he's not going to have it for long.
Unfortunately for Culpepper, he hasn't done anything to lose the job except that he's competing with the wrong guy in the wrong place at the wrong time.
Stafford isn't perfect, and he's going to make plenty of mistakes as he develops, but the first overall pick in the draft is showing he's the real deal.
The Lions aren't saying anything like this publicly, simply because there's nothing to be gained in doing so at this point, according to Killer.
But trust me, when the scouts and coaches watch the practice tape every night, they're grinning from ear to ear.
It's not just Stafford's rocket arm or overall athleticism, which is impressive, but it's his decision-making, quick release, knowledge of the offense, leadership and his overall presence.
And away we go!
They're talking about it in The Den.
Killer: Stafford will win starting job over Culpepper
Saturday, August 8, 2009
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