When we heard the trade talks were "hot and heavy," we had no idea hours later there would be a deal.
Alas, on Saturday night, the Detroit Lions appeased Matthew Stafford's request, sending the quarterback to the Los Angeles Rams for QB Jared Goff, two first-round draft picks (2022 and 2023) and a third-round selection this year.
So, goodbye to 12 years of Stafford's no-look rockets and toughness, and hello to ...
Jared Goff.
Here's a quick primer on California-born-and-bred athlete:
California dreamin'
Not only has Goff been a pro out in L.