Not much went right for the Detroit Lions in 2019.
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Despite quarterback Matthew Stafford playing at an MVP level, the team around him wasn’t nearly as effective. Of course, then Stafford was forced to miss the remainder of the season thanks to complications from his injured back.
The team stumbled to a 3-12-1 record, and was once again on the outside looking in at this year’s playoffs.
So what do fans have to look forward to in 2020? According to analyst Michael Rothstein, it’s #9 that should have fans feeling better about next season.
“The quarterback said at the end of the season everything was projecting fine and he’s been led to believe he’ll have no ill effects from the back injury that kept him from playing in the final eight games of 2019. Considering Stafford was playing at a Pro Bowl level before the injury and has a clear connection with offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell, this is reason to believe in a team that spent a second consecutive year in the NFC North cellar. Having a healthy Stafford is a good start for a franchise needing to ace its offseason to have a chance in 2020.”
Of course, speculation continues to mount on whether or not the team will select former Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa with the third overall pick. But you can bet that if healthy, Stafford will be under center for Detroit next season.
Do you agree with Rothstein’s comments?
– – Quotes courtesy of Heavy.com – –
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