The question about Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford that has popped into the head of Mike in Lacey or Bill in Bremerton, is the same one Seahawks’ linebacker K.J. Wright has contemplated as well.
“Is he elite?” said Wright at his locker stall Wednesday, interrupting a reporter before the question being asked was finished.
It is a difficult question for a defender who is expected to chase Stafford down Saturday in the NFC wild card playoff at CenturyLink Field, requiring a delicate response.
“He is a legit quarterback,” Wright said. “He is definitely a top 10 quarterback.