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Matthew Stafford happy for his former rival, Tim Tebow

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  • Michael Rothstein, ESPN Detroit Lions reporter Close
    • Previously covered University of Michigan for ESPN.com and AnnArbor.com
    • Also covered Notre Dame for Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
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ALLEN PARK, Mich. -- They used to be rivals in what was formerly called the “World’s Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party.”

But now, Detroit Lions and former Georgia quarterback Matthew Stafford is glad to see former Florida quarterback Tim Tebow get another shot in the NFL -- this time with the Philadelphia Eagles.