Detroit — Two back injuries, one a season-ender. Three kids and a fourth on the way. One scary family health situation. A whole batch of rumors and debates about his status as the Lions’ quarterback.
Matthew Stafford isn’t concerned about the toll, and isn’t fretting about the future. In fact, with all he’s experienced the past couple years, he might be uniquely equipped for the uncertainty that grips everyone in the NFL and in sports right now. Stafford will get another chance to take his next best shot, whenever the coronavirus allows the season to begin, and he sounds like a guy who can’t wait.