The NFL can be comprised into the haves and have nots. There are teams that have a franchise quarterback and those that do not. Most teams in the league fall into the latter category and fortunately for Detroit, the new Matthew Stafford deal secures their position among the “haves” for the foreseeable future.
On Monday Stafford and the Lions agreed on a new five year deal that will pay him $135 million over the next five years. The deal makes him the highest paid player in NFL history with an annual salary of about $27 million per season.