ALLEN PARK, Mich. (WXYZ) — Detroit Lions General Manager Bob Quinn spoke to the media on Friday, letting everyone know that quarterback Matthew Stafford isn't going anywhere.
During a press conference, Quinn said, "Matthew Stafford is our quarterback. He will be our quarterback here."
He also said that he and the staff needs to work to put Stafford in better situations that will "allow him to use his skillset. Matt's extremely tough, he's extremely diligent in his work ethic."
Lions GM Bob Quinn: “Matthew Stafford is our quarterback. He’ll be our quarterback here.” pic.twitter.com/V1yh71Viwi
— Brad Galli (@BradGalli) January 4, 2019
Last week, Head Coach Matt Patricia also reaffirmed his commitment to Stafford, saying "Matthew Stafford’s an unbelievable quarterback. He’s our quarterback. He’s been fighting and battling and playing hard and leading this team throughout the entire course of the season. So, we’ll obviously just keep working and progressing and trying to grow and get better next year. Hopefully, we can do some things to help him."
Stafford will be entering the third year of a five-year contract that paid him $135 million.
During the press conference, Quinn talked about a number of other events over the course of 44 minutes. Check out the highlights below from Brad Galli.
Bob Quinn: “All of us really had high expectations.” Called the Lions season disappointing. pic.twitter.com/JRqPbAf3qK
— Brad Galli (@BradGalli) January 4, 2019
Bob Quinn said he ultimately takes responsibility for the 6-10 year.
— Brad Galli (@BradGalli) January 4, 2019
Said 9-7 vs. 6-10 are in the same boat: it means no playoff berth. pic.twitter.com/szSW2yXNZO
Bob Quinn said he’s not wired to take steps back. Said the record was a step back, but as far as the way he wants to build the Lions, he wanted to take a step forward.
— Brad Galli (@BradGalli) January 4, 2019
Bob Quinn said the Lions need playmakers.
— Brad Galli (@BradGalli) January 4, 2019
Bob Quinn got a lot of calls on Golden Tate in August. Said trade offers “were insulting.”
— Brad Galli (@BradGalli) January 4, 2019
The offer from Philly changed during the day.
Lions GM Bob Quinn said his approach to public appearances won’t change.
— Brad Galli (@BradGalli) January 4, 2019
He doesn’t talk to reporters during the season.
Lions GM Bob Quinn talked to “basically ever tight end” during free agency.
— Brad Galli (@BradGalli) January 4, 2019
Said “the Rob Gronkowski thing is well-documented.”
Bob Quinn said the Lions “play a physical brand of football.”
— Brad Galli (@BradGalli) January 4, 2019
He didn’t see that his first two years in Detroit, and attributes the change to some of the pickups he made this year.
Bob Quinn: “I think Teez (Tabor) is still developing.”
— Brad Galli (@BradGalli) January 4, 2019
Said Tabor hasn’t played as well as he hoped.
The Lions haven’t yet received any trade offers on the No. 8 pick, Bob Quinn said.
— Brad Galli (@BradGalli) January 4, 2019
Lions GM Bob Quinn said he knows he has more cap space, and is aggressive with how he goes after players.
“I’m not into splash signings. I’m into good football players.”
— Brad Galli (@BradGalli) January 4, 2019
The Lions “had conversations” with the Raiders about Khalil Mack.
Said Oakland probably talked to half the league.
— Brad Galli (@BradGalli) January 4, 2019
Lions GM Bob Quinn: “We have a lot to build on here.”
— Brad Galli (@BradGalli) January 4, 2019
