Matthew Stafford News

In 2010, LeBron James famously bolted from the Midwest to take his talents to South Beach.

Matthew Stafford occasionally operates like the starting quarterback of an early 1990s video game.

When it comes to the best quarterbacks in the NFL, where is the Detroit Lions' Matthew Stafford in the rankings? Last week, NFL.com's Marc Sessler took a stab at ranking the top 35 quarterbacks in the NFL.

Detroit Lions defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh took a ride on the Zamboni in between periods at Thursday's Detroit Red Wings game.

After taking a step back last year, Detroit Lions tight end Brandon Pettigrew is focused on getting better this offseason.

Coming off a disappointing 4-12 season, the Detroit Lions are seeking more leadership on the field and in the locker room.

The simple equation of attrition of teammates, job experience and the nature of playing quarterback have combined to put Matthew Stafford at the top of the Lions' leadership chart.

Reggie Bush grew up in Los Angeles and played at USC. His previous NFL homes have been New Orleans and Miami.

Dec 22, 2012; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford congratulates wide receiver Calvin Johnson during the fourth quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at Ford Field.

NFL.com is announcing their top 100 players. The votes come from current players.

And with good reason, perhaps - he was still healthy enough to catch 122 passes for an NFL-record 1,964 yards last season.

Dec 30, 2012; Detroit, MI, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler before the game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field.

Wilson, a former Central Michigan receiver, tapped both feet inside the white line markers and listened to the roar of fellow Lion rookies as he tumbled out of bounds.

"As far as from the offensive perspective, it's a lot like what we did in New Orleans when I was with the New Orleans Saints," Lions running back Reggie Bush said on the NFL Network on Friday.

Tulloch joined teammate Matthew Stafford on the NFL Network's Top 100 list on Thursday night, checking in at No.

The Detroit Lions currently have 90 players on their roster, but it is far from set.

The Detroit Lions showed interest in receiver/kick returner Josh Cribbs, but he will wear an Oakland Raiders uniform this season.

Only one player in the NFL will count more against his team's overall salary cap in 2013 than Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford .

Free-agent wide receiver Josh Cribbs is going to make a decision about his future in the next couple days after visiting the Detroit Lions on Monday.

September 22, 2012; Gainesville FL, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Larry Warford and guard Zach West block against the Florida Gators in the second quarter at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.