Lions Fans Are Split on Keeping Stafford for Future

Radio host says Lions should trade Stafford for two first-round draft picks

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Since Matthew Stafford was injured following the Lions' clash with the Raiders in Week 9, Detroit hasn't won a game. 

Four consecutive losses, to be exact. 

But something unexpected has occurred in the month Stafford has been on the sideline. 

The offense has played fairly well in his absence. 

There have been big plays, and points have been put up. 

Outside of Jeff Driskel's struggles against Washington in Week 12, the offense has kept the team in most games in the midst of the four-game losing streak.

It's the Lions' defense that has been the culprit this season. 

As a result, the discussion about Stafford's value has intensified. 

On Sunday morning, 97.1 The Ticket's Pat Caputo expressed that the Lions should tear it all down, and consider trading Stafford for multiple first-round picks. 

This has sparked an interesting debate online. 

Should the Lions consider moving on from Stafford in order to bolster the roster? 

Where do you stand? 

Feel free to leave a comment below to show your support of Stafford or to explain why the team should move on from the veteran passer. 

Here is a sample of the debate on Twitter that has ensued over the last month. 

Pat Caputo on Gameday Uncensored Says Matthew Stafford Should Be Traded for 2 First Round Draft Picks https://t.co/mPYmSkFlyT

— DetroitSportsPodcast (@DetroitPodcast) December 8, 2019

If we could get another great QB in the draft I'd be all for it ... but not sure we could .. Who's in there to be taken ? I mean that the Lions could get for sure ?

— Anthony (@Anthony08601505) December 8, 2019

I'm not saying the Lions SHOULD do this, but any team in "win now" mode might pull the trigger. Chargers and Steelers are held back by bad QB play, and Stafford could tip the scales.

If they did this, they need to have an strong running game and super strong D to carry Blough.

— Ryan Kohler (@RyanKohler10) December 8, 2019

Trade stafford for whatever you can get. Draft Taylor from Wisconsin and sigh Teddy bridgewater in the off-season . Get a running back. Spend on low risk high reward cheap free agents.

— Elenora (@Pamaelic) December 8, 2019

Blough isn’t the future. 🤦‍♂️ come on now

— Elenora (@Pamaelic) December 8, 2019

I honestly think detroit needs a dual threat QB that can think on his feet and make plays out of nothing.

— Al Chav (@Al_Chupicabra) December 8, 2019

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