Lions fan checking in. Pretty divided feelings.
Stafford was quite often the only reason for me to watch what i knew to be a lost cause. He undoubtedly has arm talent that places him in the top few guys in the league. Unfortunately he was often saddled with poor scheme fits, bad offensive lines, bad running backs, and flat out terrible defenses. I love watching him play, but understand his desire to play for a contender.
That said, i think the trade was probably a good thing for Detroit. Injuries have really piled up on Stafford lately, and the team showed no ability to compete when he was out. A teardown needed to happen, as the Boston clowns gutted what talent was there. Goff has his warts, but has shown good things in the past. Money is similar, but the 3 picks headed to Detroit are huge.
Trade really looks like the rare win-win. You will love Stafford for the amazing things he can do. You will cringe a few times a game when he holds the ball way too long and makes inexplicable throws to the wrong colored shirt.
I want him to win a super bowl, but that f's up the aforementioned draft picks. So I will root for the Lions, root for Stafford, and be torn.