Pick #1: Detroit Takes Matthew Stafford

This year’s crop of college quarterbacks was generally considered to be below average. So the two that were ranked far above the others, Matthew Stafford of Georgia and Mark Sanchez of USC, generated considerable interest. As the first choice in the draft, Stafford was able to negotiate a six-year contract worth $72 million, with a record $41.7 million guaranteed. After an ignominious 0-16 season in 2008, the Detroit Lions were eager for a superstar among NFL rookies who could make an immediate contribution. They believe Stafford to be that player.
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