Stafford Hopes To Play In Season Finale

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Matthew Stafford hopes to play in Lions' season finale

Chris McCosky / The Detroit News
Allen Park— Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford still is holding out hope of playing in the final game of the season next Sunday.
He told Mitch Albom on his weekly segment on WJR Thursday, "It's been a slow process. When I hurt (his right shoulder) the second time it has taken longer to heal that I'd hoped. But you never know. Maybe I will wake up next week and it'll feel better. If I feel good enough to play I will definitely play."

That's why, he said, he hasn't been put on injured reserve.

"That was never talked about," he said. "They came up to me and said they were going to give me every opportunity to come back. And I said that's what I want."
Stafford has been out since Nov. 7, when he separated his throwing shoulder for the second time this season. He has yet to practice with the team.

When asked why he would risk another injury to play in one essentially meaningless game at the end of a season, he said, "You never know how many games you are going to get and you want to play in every single one. We're professionals and we play this game because we love it. There is nothing worse for me than sitting on the sidelines on Sunday. If I get a chance, I am going to be out there."

He has been ruled out for the game Sunday in Miami. Either Shaun Hill or Drew Stanton will get the start at quarterback.
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From The Detroit News: http://detnews.com/article/20101223/SPORTS0101/12230458/Matthew-Stafford-hopes-to-play-in-Lions’-season-finale#ixzz1937Oi0Jb

 

[WHO-DEY-BENGALS_18]

He won't end up playing, he's too big of a baby.

 

[.infamous]

No He will be back imo.

 

[WHO-DEY-BENGALS_18]

No He will be back imo.

He might last a half of a quarter.

 

[RipCity32]

Should just sit out the entire season. Don't risk further injury this late in the year.

 

[footballplaya52]

same as the romo situation.

why bother?

 

[RipCity32]

To be honest, I wouldn't be mad if he did play. As a Lions fan, he is the only QB that we care for on this team. If he doesn't play, there is no point to critique the Lions. So I kinda do hope he plays, just to give the city some hope to go into next season.

 

[WHO-DEY-BENGALS_18]

I think he will play, mise well play him and get some kind of use out of that huge contract.

 

[RipCity32]

He literally just went on IR.
No return this season :/

 

[footballplaya52]

if he gets hurt AGAIN, then the lions need to draft a QB.

 

[WHO-DEY-BENGALS_18]

Alright then, I'm officially not going to the game next weekend then. If I'm gonna go, I want to see Stafford playing, so much for that. Maybe Brett Favre will, but I'm still not going now.