Allen Park — Arm strength has never been an issue for Matthew Stafford. Everyone who has ever watched the Lions quarterback knows he’s capable of making all the throws.
But touch, that's been an issue at times.
Early in his career, Stafford was aided by Calvin Johnson, an All-Pro wide receiver with a two-car garage catch radius. When Stafford’s pocket collapsed, he could heave up a prayer into double-, sometimes triple-coverage, and more often than maybe any receiver in NFL history, Johnson would bail his quarterback out.
Once Johnson retired after the 2015 season, Stafford was forced to refine his game.