Lexwhat
04-22-2009, 10:51 PM
http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/04/22/lions-in-final-negotiations-with-stafford/
The Lions are in negotiations to finalize a contract with Georgia QB Matthew Stafford, who would be the No. 1 overall draft pick Saturday.
An accord could be reached as soon as Wednesday night.
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Lions general manager Martin Mayhew said the team hoped to have a contract completed for the top selection — without naming him — during a pre-draft news conference Tuesday (http://www.nfl.com/draft/story?id=09000d5d80fe538d&template=with-video-with-comments&confirm=true).
Lions officials have been negotiating with Tom Condon and Ben Dogra, who not only represent Stafford but also Baylor OT Jason Smith. Smith is believed to be an option for the Lions should a deal with Stafford not materialize.
The Lions are in negotiations to finalize a contract with Georgia QB Matthew Stafford, who would be the No. 1 overall draft pick Saturday.
An accord could be reached as soon as Wednesday night.
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Lions general manager Martin Mayhew said the team hoped to have a contract completed for the top selection — without naming him — during a pre-draft news conference Tuesday (http://www.nfl.com/draft/story?id=09000d5d80fe538d&template=with-video-with-comments&confirm=true).
Lions officials have been negotiating with Tom Condon and Ben Dogra, who not only represent Stafford but also Baylor OT Jason Smith. Smith is believed to be an option for the Lions should a deal with Stafford not materialize.