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Matthew Stafford has a back injury which is generally expected to keep him out up to six weeks. With just six weeks left in the 2019 NFL season and Stafford’s injury calendar at just two weeks, there are growing calls for the Detroit Lions to shut down the longtime starting quarterback for the season.
Former Lions wideout Herman Moore is another voice in the cacophony calling for Stafford’s season to be over
“I would look at it and say, ‘What is there to gain?’ ” Moore said from an appearance in Purt Huron, via USA TODAY.
“If this team was postseason bound, which it looks very bleak right now, I would try to bring Stafford back. But I don’t know if it’s worth the risk.”
Moore acknowledges his opinion, or that of the media or fans, doesn’t matter to the Lions, “That’s ultimately not my decision or the fans’ — that’s the team’s”, but it makes sense for a Lions team headed for a last-place finish in the NFC North to not risk any further injury to Stafford.
Moore remains active with the Lions and FOX Sports throughout the Detroit area. At his three-year peak from 1995-1997, Moore caught 333 passes for 4,275 yards and 31 touchdowns, making All-Pro each season.