Pat Caputo: Lions Made Their Own Bed When It Comes To Skepticism About Matthew Stafford And His Injury
Out of the Honolulu Blue, nearly three weeks after the end of the season, nearly five weeks after he was placed on injured reserve, and nearly three months after his campaign came to a crashing halt following an ill-fated scramble, the Lions released a statement quarterback Matthew Stafford had surgery on his injured throwing shoulder.
The surgery was Friday morning. The Lions' announcement about the surgery was late Friday, after the radio talkshows had essentially concluded, and newspapers were in their weekend cycle. In other words, when it was most under the radar.
