Even before the extension, Stafford proved his worth to a franchise that hasn't had a Pro Bowl quarterback since the 1970s.
He's one of just four players to throw for more than 5,Patriots Jersey Liii Jersey,000 yards in a season and recorded the best passer rating for a Lions quarterback (97.4) when the Lions secured a wildcard playoff berth in 2011. That effort earned him NFL Comeback Player of the Year laurels. |