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- Matthew Stafford stopped by NFL AM last Thursday.
- Pro Football Talk thinks Stafford's new deal could have an effect on what Matt Ryan gets in his eventual new contract with the Atlanta Falcons.
- MLive took a look at Stafford's top four most memorable performances so far in the NFL.
- If you have ESPN Insider, this piece on why Stafford and the Detroit Lions need to rely less on Calvin Johnson is worth a read.
- Pro Football Focus recently took a look at what happened when the Chicago Bears' Charles Tillman went up against Johnson last season.
- PFF also recently graded the Lions' projected starting lineup on offense and defense to determine the quality of each starter.
- Dominic Raiola was interviewed by SiriusXM NFL Radio last week.
- In that interview, Raiola said that the Lions are "back under the radar," which is exactly where they like it.
- NFL.com's Daniel Jeremiah is high on the Lions' chances of turning things around this season.
RT @kinglb: Do you think the lions will bounce back this year? > yes…young OL will be better than people expect. Secondary improved
— Daniel Jeremiah (@MoveTheSticks) July 9, 2013
- Former Lions running back Mel Farr is a fan of the group of backs on the team this year.
- Israel Idonije has received a Daily Point of Light Award for his work in the community.