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Phoenix — While the great Matthew Stafford debate continues to be waged on Twitter, talk radio and at water coolers, there still are plenty of people out there who believe the Detroit Lions quarterback has the necessary tools to build a franchise around.
From all observable evidence, Lions' leadership remains strongly in Stafford's corner. But at lease one team reportedly called to gauge Detroit's sincerity last year.
According to the Miami Herald, then-Dolphins head coach Adam Gase put out feelers to colleague Matt Patricia about trading for Stafford last season.