Detroit Lions: Russell Wilson or Ryan Lindley On Their Draft Radar?
It is a strange feeling.
With Drew Stanton leaving for the Indianapolis Colts, via the New York Jets, the Detroit Lions are left with a vacancy at third-string quarterback. Quality teams see the later rounds of the Draft as a perfect opportunity to draft project quarterbacks who can grow and develop within the system. Then after several years, these projects either mature into starting...
Via Football Nation
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April 01, 2012
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April 01, 2012
Stanton's done this before
Drew Stanton knows what it's like to get in on the ground floor of a team rebuild. He also knows what it's like to take a backseat to a number one draft pick:
“I think that allows us to all grow together as a core unit,” Stanton said. “I was part of that with (Lions coach) Jim Schwartz when he got to Detroit. Our offense was able to progress over three years. You...
Via The Colts Authority
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March 28, 2012
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March 28, 2012
Stanton ready to make another new start with Colts
Quarterback Drew Stanton is ready for a new start in another new city.
The career backup says he's eager to get acclimated with his Colts teammates, learn another playbook and perhaps battle for a starting job. His comments come four days after being traded from the New York Jets to the Indianapolis Colts, his third team in less than two months.
Stanton notes the strange twists...
Via AP on Fox
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March 27, 2012
Indianapolis Colts Sign Quarterback Drew Stanton and Agree to Terms With Wide Receiver Donnie Avery
There’s a new Drew on the Indianapolis Colts quarterback roster, and it’s not Andrew Luck. On Friday, Indianapolis made a trade with the New York Jets for veteran quarterback, Drew Stanton. The Colts received Stanton and a seventh round selection in the 2012 NFL Draft, in exchange for a sixth round pick.
Stanton, who was selected in the second round of the 2007 NFL...
Via Rant Sports
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March 24, 2012
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March 24, 2012
BURNING BRIDGES
Stanton's agent blasts Jets
Drew Stanton signed with the Jets to be the backup, but once they got Tim Tebow, he wanted out. And his agent let them hear it.
Via NESN.com
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March 23, 2012
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March 23, 2012
Jets send Stanton packing for Indianapolis
A day removed from his public display of frustration, the Jets granted quarterback Drew Stanton his wish and sent him on his way to compete for a shot as a true backup with the Colts. New York will reportedly receive an undisclosed draft choice back in return.
Stanton had signed on with New York earlier this off-season, thanks in large part to the instability of Mark Sanchez as...
Via NFL News & Rumors
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March 23, 2012
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March 23, 2012
Jets add backup QB Drew Stanton on 1-year contract
The New York Jets have added backup quarterback Drew Stanton with a $1.25 million, 1-year contract.
Stanton tells The Associated Press the deal was agreed to Friday, a day after he arrived to meet with team officials.
The Jets signed Mark Sanchez to a three-year contract extension last week.
Stanton made the most of limited opportunities to play during his first three seasons...
Via AP on Fox
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March 16, 2012
New York Jets: Quick Defense Of Drew Stanton Signing
I know you aren’t excited about the Drew Stanton signing New York Jets fans so let me play a quick Devil’s Advocate.
First off, he is a substantial upgrade over Mark Brunell. Second, he was signed to a one year with the expectation that Greg McElroy will be ready to take over the #2 spot in 2013. Third, Stanton’s career numbers aren’t impressive but that is...
Via Turn On The Jets
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March 16, 2012
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March 16, 2012
Report: Stanton signs with Jets
The Lions have at least one vacancy in their quarterback depth chart behind starter Matthew Stafford.
Drew Stanton agreed to terms on a one-year contract with the New York Jets on Friday, according to reports in New York.
Stanton is expected to be the No. 2 quarterback behind Jets starter Mark Sanchez.
Both Stanton and Shaun Hill, the Lions No. 2 quarterback, were free agents...
Via Fox Sports Detroit
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March 16, 2012
Detroit Lions’ Drew Stanton a High Performer in Humanity
Drew Stanton’s Detroit Lions did not make it to Sunday’s Super Bowl, despite a valiant resurgence by the team this season. Even if they had, Stanton himself would likely not be taking a single snap. He is a valued leader in the locker room nonetheless, and his leadership extends to his off-the-field activities, making the backup quarterback a consistently high performer in his...
Via Rant Sports
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February 05, 2012
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February 05, 2012
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