On Tuesday, the Detroit Lions announced that they have hired former All-Pro linebacker Chris Spielman as their Special Assistant to Chairman and President & CEO.
Following the announcement, Spielman spoke to the media, and not surprisingly, he was asked about his feelings on Matthew Stafford.
“Tough for me to comment on specifics. I just know this, he’s a talented guy and he’s a tough ass and I’ve always respected Matthew and how he plays the game”
Spielman on Matthew Stafford: "Tough for me to comment on specifics. I just know this, he's a talented guy and he’s a tough ass and I’ve always respected Matthew and how he plays the game"
— Dave Birkett (@davebirkett) December 15, 2020
In September of 2019, Spielman told Chris Burke that he was on Team Stafford and that he believed the Lions could still win with him.
“I guess there’s two camps up: Team Stafford and Not Team Stafford. I think I’m still on Team Stafford, I think he’s a good quarterback. I think you can win with him.”
