The Lions are still committed to Matthew Stafford, but only as long as he’ll allow them to.
The former No. 1-overall pick was benched in Sunday’s 42-17 undressing. Entering Week 6, his eight INTs lead the league. They just won’t be enough to keep him out of the starting lineup on Sunday.
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"Obviously, it's one game, you know? One game,” head coach Jim Caldwell said, per Mlive.com. “And I think he's certainly more than capable of straightening those things out.
“He's still our starting quarterback, but I'm just certainly not interested in watching those kinds of performances consistently."
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No one would want to witness their QB go 20-of-32 for 188 yards and three INTs, but it’s not like there are better options out there.
Just ask the Bears.
I understand taking Stafford out but it's still his job. Orlavsky is not a better option than Stafford. Some fans are clueless
— The Sad Lions Man (@TheLionsMan) October 11, 2015
The call for Jay Cutler’s head grew louder after Week 1’s 31-23 loss to the Packers. Then Jimmy Clausen stepped in.
The Bears were subsequently outscored 74-23. Clausen couldn’t manage a TD.
That fate awaits the Lions, should they turn to Dan Orlovsky in the near future.
At 0-5, the Detroit’s season is likely over. The best the franchise can do is see out the season, see out Stafford’s performance and assess it for 2016. A better option will only be available come draft time, not Week 6.
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