Detroit Lions' quarterback Matthew Stafford has had an MVP-caliber season this year, and he is now expecting an MVP-level contract.
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Stafford's contract expires in 2017, and he is reportedly seeking more than $25 million per year in his next deal. Stafford has thrown for 18 touchdowns and only five interceptions, and he currently has the Lions in the playoff hunt.
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However, Stafford has been inconsistent throughout his career despite his gaudy numbers this season. Stafford has established himself as a franchise quarterback, but he hasn't proven on a yearly basis that he has the consistency of quarterbacks such as Tom Brady, Aaron Rodgers, Drew Brees or Ben Roethlisberger.
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