tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post9174959460885560788..comments2023-09-06T07:56:47.820-04:00Comments on Open Book: A Sports Blog: After reading this, it's difficult to dispute Lions QB Matthew Stafford doesn't rank among the truly elitePat Caputohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05102662407927366439noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-20215229974952377572011-12-27T20:47:43.012-05:002011-12-27T20:47:43.012-05:00It has been a real joy to watch the progression of...It has been a real joy to watch the progression of Stafford this season right on top of JV doing the same thing for the Tigers. We have right here in Detroit possibly the best arm in baseball and the best in football.<br /><br />Plus a little known fact (I think)...the last time the Tigers and Lions both qualified for the postseason in the same year was 1934.<br /><br />Just think of how much Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-8567370215553885862011-12-27T13:18:42.846-05:002011-12-27T13:18:42.846-05:00While that is amazing -- and Stafford certainly do...While that is amazing -- and Stafford certainly does seem to be on his way to becoming truly elite -- you have to think that some of that is because the game has become more passing friendly than ever.<br /><br />Despite that fact Stafford is 5th in passing yards this year! To go from only 4 guys ever doing it to possibly 5 guys doing it in one season, that has to tell you that the game has Michael Cnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-30195730306901167902011-12-27T12:44:58.884-05:002011-12-27T12:44:58.884-05:00And you know what is interesting? He gets no ment...And you know what is interesting? He gets no mention on the supposed great analysts on ESPN, sunday NFL programs, etc.<br /><br />One of top QB ratings, 63% passing accuracy, etc. And he's kinda pressured but O line is doing pretty good this year.<br /><br />And he spreads the ball around to 5-6 receivers. Have to give kudos to Linehan.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com