Matthew Stafford and the Lions have come to an agreement on the NFL’s Draft eve, striking a deal worth $41+ million  guaranteed. Can you say cha-ching for Matt Stafford and his agent Tom Condon? The deal could be worth a potential $78 million. Yes, I said $78 million. The Lions are putting a ton into Stafford and what he could do for their franchise. Calvin Johnson now has a QB who can actually deliver him the ball. Now will their defense stop anybody? And will anybody come to Staf-ford Field to see the kid play? Gotta pay off that salary somehow.

According to a source, Stafford will receive a six-year, $41.7 million deal that could be worth $78 million if he achieves all his playing incentives. The source also said the $41.7 million is guaranteed. That tops the $41 million in guarantees Albert Haynesworth received from the Washington Redskins.

According to a source, Stafford will receive a six-year, $72 million deal with $41.7 million guaranteed. The contract could be worth as much as $78 million if Stafford achieves all of his playing incentives. The guaranteed money tops the $41 million in guarantees Albert Haynesworth received from the Washington Redskins earlier this offseason.

Sources: Stafford will be No. 1 pick – ESPN

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