Matthew Stafford is getting a brand new start with the Los Angeles Rams next season. His trade from the Detroit Lions will give him a chance to get away from a team in a perpetual rebuild and stretch his legs with a well-constructed team and a trusted coach.
The decision to leave Detroit after 12 years wasn't easy, though. In an interview with the Detroit Free Press, Stafford opened up about the trade for the first time, discussing why he wanted to move on and how ready he is for the future.