... take that red flag popping up in the back of your mind and burn it, along with the words "quarterback controversy."

I'll tell you what this isn't, and that's me saying that Matthew Stafford won't be missed, or that Shaun Hill isn't a step down in talent level.

No, regardless of wins or losses, Stafford needs to play. His progression as a quarterback this season is far more important than the Detroit Lions' win-loss record, which is why I could really care less if Hill goes 2-0, 3-0, or whatever-and-oh, depending on how long Stafford is out.

I'm not suggesting that Shaun Hill never los...

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