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Watch: UGA great Matthew Stafford’s legendary mic’d up moment

Watch Georgia great Matthew Stafford in one of the best mic’d up moments ever here.

Former Georgia Bulldog All-American Matthew Stafford is widely considered as one of the toughest quarterbacks in the NFL. 

After 12 seasons with the Detroit Lions, Stafford will be bringing his toughness to the L.A. Rams next season after a blockbuster trade involving draft picks and Rams quarterback Jared Goff was finalized on Saturday. 

Here’s a little preview of what to expect Rams fans:

 

Just incredible commitment and competitiveness from Stafford there. He dislocates his shoulder and then lines up and throws a game-winning touchdown against the Browns in his rookie season.

 

This week former Bulldogs Brandon Boykin and Chris Burnette joined UGA Football Live with J.C. Shelton to talk Dawgs, their new podcast and more! Listen here for lots of laughs!

Lions trade Matthew Stafford in blockbuster deal with Rams

The Detroit Lions are trading starting quarterback Matthew Stafford to the Los Angeles Rams for Jared Goff and several first round picks

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The Detroit Lions are trading starting quarterback Matthew Stafford to the Los Angeles Rams for Jared Goff, two future first-round picks, and a third-round pick. Matthew Stafford, a former No. 1 overall pick out of the University of Georgia, requested a trade from the organization this offseason and was receiving significant interest on the market.

The Los Angeles Rams and head coach Sean McVay quickly acted and now they have a new franchise quarterback. Jared Goff, another former No. 1 overall pick, is presumed to be the starter in Detroit.

Matthew Stafford joins a Rams team who had the top defense in the league last season. Los Angeles finished the season 10-6, but was reliant on their elite defense. The Rams struggled at times offensively, especially when compared to previous years.

Jared Goff and the Rams lost in the Division Round of the postseason to the Green Bay Packers. That defeat ending up being Goff’s final game with Los Angeles.

Now, Goff will join former Rams executive Brad Holmes in Detroit. Holmes in now the Lions’ general manager and is looking to rebuild following a 5-11 season. Goff has decent weapons in Detroit like D’Andre Swift, T.J. Hockenson, but new head coach Dan Campbell is looking to re-sign Lions No. 1 wide receiver Kenny Golladay.

ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported the news via Twitter:

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Lions trade Matthew Stafford in blockbuster deal with Rams

The Detroit Lions are trading starting quarterback Matthew Stafford to the Los Angeles Rams for Jared Goff and several first round picks

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The Detroit Lions are trading starting quarterback Matthew Stafford to the Los Angeles Rams for Jared Goff, two future first-round picks, and a third-round pick. Matthew Stafford, a former No. 1 overall pick out of the University of Georgia, requested a trade from the organization this offseason and was receiving significant interest on the market.

The Los Angeles Rams and head coach Sean McVay quickly acted and now they have a new franchise quarterback. Jared Goff, another former No. 1 overall pick, is presumed to be the starter in Detroit.

Matthew Stafford joins a Rams team who had the top defense in the league last season. Los Angeles finished the season 10-6, but was reliant on their elite defense. The Rams struggled at times offensively, especially when compared to previous years.

Jared Goff and the Rams lost in the Division Round of the postseason to the Green Bay Packers. That defeat ending up being Goff’s final game with Los Angeles.

Now, Goff will join former Rams executive Brad Holmes in Detroit. Holmes in now the Lions’ general manager and is looking to rebuild following a 5-11 season. Goff has decent weapons in Detroit like D’Andre Swift, T.J. Hockenson, but new head coach Dan Campbell is looking to re-sign Lions No. 1 wide receiver Kenny Golladay.

ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported the news via Twitter:

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Georgia Bulldogs in the NFL playing on Thanksgiving

Former Georgia Bulldogs Matthew Stafford, D’Andre Swift, Isaac Nauta and more are expected to play on Thanksgiving Day for the Detroit Lions

Former Georgia Bulldog players have been making an impact in the NFL throughout the 2020 season. That’s not going to change on Thanksgiving either.

There are several Georgia Bulldog standouts expected to play on Thanksgiving Day. All of the former Dawgs are playing in the Houston Texans at Detroit Lions game.

Detroit Lions QB Matthew Stafford placed on Reserve/COVID-19 list

Former Georgia Bulldog quarterback Matthew Stafford has been placed on the Reserve/COVID-19 list by the Detroit Lions

Former Georgia Bulldog quarterback Matthew Stafford has been placed on the Reserve/COVID-19 list by the Detroit Lions. Stafford came into close contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19 or he tested positve for the virus.

The Lions released a Tweet announcing the news. Matthew Stafford was absent from Wednesday’s practice with the team.

The Detroit Lions play the Minnesota Vikings this Sunday (Nov. 8). Detroit will miss Stafford, who has helped lead the Lions to a 3-4 record.

In Stafford’s place, Chase Daniel is projected to be the started should he miss Sunday’s game. Daniel would likely be backed up by quarterback David Blough.

The Lions will need a good effort form the quarterback position regardless of who starts. Detroit has give up over twenty points in all but one game this season.

NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero emphasized that there’s still a chance of Stafford playing against the Vikings depending on when he had close contact.

Update: ESPN’s Adam Schefter confirmed Stafford’s close contact (high-risk) came on Monday, so he may be able to play against Minnesota, assuming he tests negative for the virus.

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Georgia football the first to offer 8th grade QB Antwann Hill Jr. , cousin of UGA center Trey Hill

Georgia football has offered a scholarship to eighth grade QB Antwann Hill Jr., the younger cousin of Georgia center Trey Hill.

The University of Georgia has offered a scholarship to class of 2025 quarterback Antwann Hill Jr., per his Twitter account.

Hill is an eighth grader at Mossy Creek Middle School in Kathleen, Georgia.

The younger cousin of Georgia star center Trey Hill, Antwann is already one of the top quarterbacks of his age group.

Rusty Mansell of 247 Sports wrote:

“I have personally seen him live 3-4 times already and he is pushing 6-3 as a rising 8th grade.”

Georgia already had a recruiting advantage with having Trey Hill in Athens and now they become the first to offer young Antwann.

While it is still very early in the recruiting process, as Georgia’s lone offer in the 2025 class, coach Kirby Smart and staff have shown Antwaan that he is a priority moving forward.

 

 

 

Georgia football play of the day – Georgia vs Auburn (2007)

Watch the Georgia football play of the day here!

It’s Saturday, August 29 and today’s play of the day comes from Georgia versus Auburn in their classic match up of 2007, which featured the Bulldogs in their blackout alternate uniforms.

Georgia held a 10-3 lead over the Tigers early in the second quarter. Star quarterback Matthew Stafford led the Bulldogs to the Tigers’ 13-yard-line  where they faced a third down and five.

Watch what happened here:

Good audible by Stafford and an even better throw and catch.

Georgia would go on to win 45-20 behind Stafford’s two touchdowns and running back Knowshon Moreno’s 101 yards with a touchdown on the ground.

Oh, and they had some fun with DawgNation in Sanford Stadium on the way:

Matthew Stafford may become NFL’s highest paid player of all-time

Former Georgia Bulldog and current Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford can become the NFL’s highest paid player of all-time.

Former Georgia Bulldog quarterback Matthew Stafford has a chance to become the NFL’s highest paid player of all-time. Stafford likely wouldn’t be able to hold the title for too long, but it’d be an impressive accomplishment for the Detroit Lions quarterback.

Stafford has made $203.8 million over the course of his eleven season NFL career per 247Sports. Stafford’s career earnings currently rank ninth all-time in NFL history.

The Detroit Lions quarterback is the youngest NFL player in the top 20 highest earners of all-time. In fact, all of the players ahead of Stafford are aged 35 or older. The top spot on the list is currently held by former New York Giants legend Eli Manning at $252.3 million.

Another factor working for Stafford is the fact that he was among the last NFL rookies to not be paid on a scaled payment level. Recent star NFL quarterbacks like Russell Wilson made tens of millions of dollars less in their initial contracts. The Lions signed Stafford to a six year, $72 million deal as the number one overall pick in the 2009 NFL Draft.

In order for Stafford to become the NFL’s highest paid player ever, he must play for several more seasons and hope no other current NFL quarterbacks land a massive deal that overtakes his career earnings.

The Lions have the former Georgia Bulldog signed through the 2022 season with his 2023 contract being a dummy or void year. Stafford has a 2020 salary cap hit of $21.3 million.

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Twitter, Lions GM refute Matthew Stafford trade rumors

The Detroit Lions and members across sports media are denying the report of Matthew Stafford trade talks.

The recent trade rumors regarding Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford appear to not be true. According to the Lions General Manager, Detroit is not looking to move on from the former Georgia Bulldog QB.

Stafford, who ended the 2019 season on IR, is unlikely to be traded because the Lions coaching staff is in win-now mode and will likely lose their jobs if they have another underwhelming season.

Still, some outlets in Detroit and across the nation are reporting that the Lions have had ‘talks’ regarding their star QB:

The rest of Twitter and the Lions organization shot down these reports:

Stafford is additionally unlikely to be traded due to this contract situation. His contract is far more tradable next off-season:

Stafford was fantastic in 2019, so that makes this rumor even less likely. Stafford threw 19 touchdowns and only five interceptions in eight games. He posted a career high 106.0 quarterback rating.

I do think it is possible for the Lions to be involved in a first round draft day trade. With the third overall pick and NFL teams desperate to find a suitable QB, expect teams to be calling to move up and select Tua Tagovailoa, assuming Tagovailoa has good medicals at the NFL Combine. The Miami Dolphins, who pick fifth, and have loads of picks are a candidate to select Tua. Will they trade up to do so?

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Matthew Stafford brings gifts to kids who recently lost their dad

Former Georgia Bulldog and current Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford brought gifts to a pair of boys who recently lost their father

Former Georgia Bulldog and current Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford brought gifts to a pair of boys who recently lost their father. Stafford and his wife, Kelly, surprised a pair of brothers who are Lions fans with Christmas gifts.

Stafford has been injured for much of the season, but that didn’t stop him from spreading some Christmas cheer:

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