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Lions notes: The national media can’t stop talking about Matthew Stafford

That’s my quarterback.

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NFL: Washington Redskins at Detroit Lions Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports

Tuesday’s notes were filled with notes upon notes of Matthew Stafford talk, specifically as it relates to his MVP status. As it turns out, that was only the tip of the iceberg. Stafford continued to be a hot topic over the next day. Here’s just a sampling of the coverage:

  • After the Eagles game, Darius Slay was a nominee for Clutch Performer of the Week. After the Rams game, Rafael Bush was nominated for the same award. Now it’s Matthew Stafford’s turn:

If you don’t have Twitter, you can vote for Stafford here.

  • The business aspect of the NFL can be tough on players. Eric Ebron, who was drafted the same year as Van Noy, was saddened by the trade of the Lions linebacker:

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