Lions Owner Won't Demand QB Matt Stafford Plays

With the Detroit Lions drafting quarterback Matthew Stafford with the first overall pick -- and investing $41.7 million in guaranteed money in him -- there is a perception that, at some point, owner William Clay Ford Sr. will order the coaching staff to play him in a game. Ford is adamant that not only will that not happen, but it's never happened. "I do not, contrary to public opinion, interfere with the football side of it,'' Ford said. "I mean, if so-and-so plays lousy, I'll say 'I think he's a bum.' But, no, I've never said, 'Play this guy or that guy' or "Don't play him.' No, these guys know more about the game than I do by 10 miles. I'm not going to try to second-guess them. Now, if it goes wrong, we'll talk about it.''

Source: msn.foxsports.com

 

Sounds like an actual good move by Detroit ownership...interesting

 

He should've made Rod Marinelli dance at center field during half time last season to appease the crowds.

 

Why on God's green earth is this pitiful excuse for ANY sports team owner getting ANY airtime?????

 

Because for the first time in a while the Detroit press doesn't have the Red Wings to praise this time of year.

 

You can't praise a team for coming 1 game away from a title?

 

No comment *ahem*NHL got what it wanted*ahem**cough*

 

^^^this^^^^ "oh crosby is so awsome" overated.

 

Oh yeah, Shut the heck up Bill, you know you are pulling the strings, its well documented from previous players.

 

he doesnt need to "demand it" all he has to do is say jump and they will say how high