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From what I understand it is possible to throw too hard, even for professionals. That's why a quarterback who has a soft touch and can get the ball where it needs to go with a little less zip is so important. Aaron Rogers had it, so does Tom Brady. Farve was famous for throwing so hard he'd break his receivers fingers. But he could take the heat off if he wasn't trying to thread the needle.
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brett_Favre
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Favre was the first quarterback in NFL history to pass for 500 touchdowns, throw for over 70,000 yards, over 6,000 completions, and over 10,000 pass attempts
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Brett Favre was good/great, no doubt.
Stafford is perplexing.
He throws really hard, you would think this limits interceptions - it does not.
He throws unconventionally or I should say can throw sidearm style when required, this seems to be an advantage when breaking out of the pocket and on the run - also leads to interceptions.
I can say in the two pre-season games the personal off-season training he's received seems to have paid off, interceptions not an issue.
This is not for the lack of his receivers trying to give it away, bobbling the ball in the air and tossing it at the feet of their opponents.
It's not volleyball guys, seriously don't make me come down there on the field and lecture you.
Aug 23, 2017
Lions roundtable: Will Detroit sign Matthew Stafford to a contract extension before the start of 2017?
https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2017/8/23/16182514/detroit-lions-roundtable-debate-matthew-stafford-contract-extension-deadline
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The preseason is closer to its end than its beginning, but Matthew Stafford is still without a contract extension. Does Detroit sign its franchise quarterback before the start of the 2017 season?
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Kent Lee: Wrong only in that it is a very specific time to set. As much as people want to say "Let him play this season and if he does well, extend him next year,” Stafford is the cheapest he will ever be right now.
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