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There’s a New Favorite to Land Matthew Stafford

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Matthew Stafford is getting the hell out of Detroit, this much has been agreed upon by both the Lions and Stafford. It’s definitely time for a change of scenery for the Staffords.  Where will Matt land next season?  Well it appears a new favorite is emerging. Reports suggest Matt could end up remaining in the NFC.

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According to Grant Cohn of SI.com, the 49ers have the “inside edge” in a potential trade for Stafford.

As teams line up to trade for Matthew Stafford, a source extremely close to the situation said that while nothing is done or close to being finalized, the San Francisco 49ers seem to have the inside edge to land Stafford in a trade with the Detroit Lions.

The source did not say what the 49ers would have to give the Lions to get Stafford, although it’s presumed the 49ers would have to trade at least their first-round pick this year. Nor did the source say whether the 49ers are Stafford’s first choice. He most likely would love their head coach, Kyle Shanahan, plus their star players such as George Kittle, Deebo Samuel and Brandon Aiyuk, but probably wouldn’t love the California state taxes.

Still, the 49ers probably would give Stafford his best chance to win the Super Bowl within the next couple years.

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Stafford has always put up great stats, but playing in Detroit hasn’t done him any favors.

I could also see the Patriots trying to land Stafford.

The QB carousel will be very interesting to watch heading into next season.

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