There were a lot of upset and angry fans last January when the Detroit Lions traded away the face of their franchise, Matthew Stafford. They sent him to the Los Angeles Rams for Jared Goff, two first-round picks and a third-rounder, officially beginning a much-needed rebuild.
Lions fans were forced to suffer through a difficult 3-13-1 season, but for those who have watched Stafford lead the Rams deep into the playoffs from afar, it’s a little bit of a silver lining – even if the Rams’ success hurts the Lions’ draft position this year.
Just ask Andrew Ferenz, who’s a lifelong Lions fan and a huge supporter of Stafford. He’s watched Stafford since he was drafted by the Lions in 2009 and has grown up idolizing him ever since he threw a game-winning touchdown pass against the Browns as a rookie.
