Allen Park — It’s taken eight seasons, but Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford finally has established himself as one of the NFL’s best at his position.
As he prepares to start his 100th game for the Lions, Stafford is performing at an elite level and showing no signs of slowing down. But the road to reach this point has been anything but smooth.
Stafford has long been a polarizing figure in Detroit. The divide existed before he was drafted by the organization, when fans clamored for Wake Forest linebacker Aaron Curry, who was viewed as another option with the top pick in 2009.