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Detroit Lions backup QB Tom Savage may have stronger arm than Matthew Stafford

Detroit Lions coach Matt Patricia speaks to the media on Thursday, May 30, 2019, in Allen Park. Dave Birkett, Detroit Free Press

For the first time since the Detroit Lions drafted Matthew Stafford, the team could have a quarterback with arm strength that equals — or perhaps surpasses — that of the NFL’s No. 1 overall draft pick in 2009.

STom Savage signed this offseason to compete for the job as Stafford’s backup and during organized team activities, the Houston Texans fourth-round pick has shown off his cannon of an arm.

But just how far can Savage throw the football?