Dump his overpaid ### after the season, draft Jared Goff, fire the staff and hire Sean Peyton.Caldwell on Matthew Stafford: 'He's still our starter'
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000554947/article/caldwell-on-matthew-stafford-hes-still-our-starter
Lions coach Jim Caldwell said part of the decision to promote Jim Bob Cooter to offensive coordinator was his relationship with Matthew Stafford.
"I think that's one of the things that we considered strongly because of the fact that those two worked so closely together," Caldwell said. "It's tough anyway, but it makes it a little bit easier just in terms of the communication. I found it to be that way." Cooter is expected to call the plays, but Caldwell will likely play a big role in game planning each week. The new coaching staff's first order of business will be to find a way to protect Matthew Stafford so he can push the ball downfield to Calvin Johnson more consistently.
Source: Detroit Free Press
Oct 27 - 9:34 AM
What we can conclude from 2 years of Caldwell is that his lameass strategy can win games against weak D's and has virtually no chance vs middle of the road and better Ds.22/25-254-3 148 rating
The Lions had more yards (546) versus Chicago and scored more points on Thanksgiving, but I feel like last night the offense was as efficient as at any time this year. Ran the ball well, stayed with what was working - short passes outside and the open middle, since the Saints were rolling the safety to Calvin every play. Season low 3 punts by Sam Martin.
Stafford's improvement under Cooter may save Caldwell's job. They seem to be tied together although there is a shot that the OC could be kept even with the HC fired.Quietly one of Staffords better seasons despite the impotence at the headcoach position.
Rode him to a championship that I would have lost with Rodgers at QB. He has his moments although I still question his consistency. Overall, I'm happy with the win but probably keep Rodgers (of the two).Quietly one of Staffords better seasons despite the impotence at the headcoach position.
Matthew Stafford completed 28-of-39 passes for 298 yards and three touchdowns in the Lions' Week 17 win over the Bears.
The Lions' season circled the drain during a brutal 1-7 start, but Stafford found new life after the Week 8 firing of OC Joe Lombardi. Under the direction of interim OC Jim Bob Cooter from Week 10 on, Stafford amassed a sterling 19:2 TD-to-INT ratio in Detroit's final eight games and completed nearly 70 percent of his passes during that stretch. A cupcake second-half schedule certainly played a role, however, while 30-year-old Calvin Johnson showed clear signs of decline. It's possible Stafford will be overvalued in 2016 fantasy drafts based on his red-hot finish. Either way, it's clear that Stafford isn't the problem in Detroit.
Jan 3 - 5:01 PM
Nice Stafford 2015 second half "fun fact".Rotoworld:
Stafford is steal of the draft at the QB position so far. Most were able to get him round 10+ in 12 team leagues. His ros schedule is ridiculously easy. It's been fun watching my combo of Stafford and Marvin Jones.Currently the #1 QB in my league, pending MNF. Nice for a guy I got late in the draft.
Honestly I would keep Stafford. His schedule is best ros. Plus if you compare defenses Detroit is going to air it out all year while NE will use blount to finish games.I honestly picked him up as my QB2, while I waited for Brady to recover. I was going to deal him after this week for hopefully Frank Gore or some equivalent RB2/3/Flex guy.
Now I might trade Brady instead and keep Stafford.
Incredible value.
Would not label LAR in red in Detroit.@Chi, PHI, LAR, WAS, @Hou, @MN, JAX, MN, @NO, CHI, @NYG, @Dal...it's not as juicy as you would like. Could sell high in redrafts. Think about where you drafted him vs what you could deal him for,
Only two that would concern me are the Vikings games.@Chi, PHI, LAR, WAS, @Hou, @MN, JAX, MN, @NO, CHI, @NYG, @Dal...it's not as juicy as you would like. Could sell high in redrafts. Think about where you drafted him vs what you could deal him for,
As someone who had Brady last season and endured (and fortunately survived) his truly horrid December (which has happened to him a few times in the recent seasons), I think I'd rather have Stafford. I'm no Blount fan but he's a better lead RB than anyone the Lions have in my opinion and New England's D is much better than Detroit's too. I think the Lions are gonna be in a lot of games where Stafford's throwing it 35-40 times a game. Sheer volume could push him to Top 3-5 fantasy status this season and it wouldn't surprise me to see him finish as QB1. And I'm not just saying that because I'm a Stafford owner. I targeted him because I think he has huge upside this season and to this point it's all happening.I got brady waiting. Guess I should see what I can get for Matthew
Was thinking the same thing myself. it won't hurt to see what I could get.As someone who had Brady last season and endured (and fortunately survived) his truly horrid December (which has happened to him a few times in the recent seasons), I think I'd rather have Stafford. I'm no Blount fan but he's a better lead RB than anyone the Lions have in my opinion and New England's D is much better than Detroit's too. I think the Lions are gonna be in a lot of games where Stafford's throwing it 35-40 times a game. Sheer volume could push him to Top 3-5 fantasy status this season and it wouldn't surprise me to see him finish as QB1. And I'm not just saying that because I'm a Stafford owner. I targeted him because I think he has huge upside this season and to this point it's all happening.
Yeah. Anyone can be dealt. Brady's definitely no bum. If someone blows you away with a Stafford offer you should take it.Was thinking the same thing myself. it won't hurt to see what I could get.
Rams don't scare meDidnt the Rams just give up 400 yards to Jameis Winston? They are a red matchup?
I second that.Only two that would concern me are the Vikings games.
He's an obvious sit this week as are all lions offensive players. Philly d is for real.Ugh. A dud vs effing Chicago? And now against a Phi D that has not allowed a passing TD all year. Granted 2 of those were Cle and Chi.
Anyone rolling with him this week? He's basically all I have.