Culpepper issues curious statement

The big news today out of Lions Land is the curious nature of quarterback Daunte Culpepper's released statement about Matthew Stafford winning the starting job. If you haven't seen the statement, I'm including it at the end of this posting. Here's where I have a problem with the statement. Culpepper should have spoken with reporters either Monday, when coach Jim Schwartz announced Stafford as the starter, or on Wednesday, when the team and reporters return to Allen Park. Basically, Culpepper did not want to answer any questions about the situation. The statement essentially says that he will not discuss the situation -- and he may not make any more public comments for the rest of his life as a Lion. OK, that's his right. But it's not as honorable as facing the music in defeat or in an uncomfortable situation. When Jon Kitna made fun of troubled defensive line coach Joe Cullen, Kitna faced the music and spoke with reporters. When center Dominic Raiola ...