The Detroit Lions agreed to trade Matthew Stafford to the Los Angeles Rams last week, scoring a bountiful return for the franchise's longtime starting quarterback. But was it the best the Lions could have done?
Let's explore some details about competing offers that have leaked in recent days.
First, let's look closely at the deal with the Rams.
In exchange for Stafford, the Lions got back not one, but two, future first-round draft picks, along with a third-round choice this year and a competent starting quarterback in Jared Goff. In terms of what both teams were looking for, it certainly looks like a win-win, with the Lions being universally praised for the return.