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Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford has never played on an NFL team that didn’t have Calvin Johnson or Golden Tate on the roster for him to complete passes with.That will change this Sunday as Tate is now a member of the Philadelphia Eagles following the Lions decision to deal the veteran receiver ahead of the trade deadline on Tuesday. Johnson and Tate have been Stafford’s two favorite targets throughout his 10-year career in Detroit. Now Stafford is trying to look ahead as he looks to push the Lions forward without Tate around anymore.鈥淭he biggest thing for me is just moving forward with what we鈥檝e got DeShawn Shead Jersey White , and that鈥檚 all I can do,鈥?Stafford said, via Dave Birkett of the聽Detroit Free Press. 鈥淚 try to go out there and prepare each week, whether somebody鈥檚 hurt or somebody鈥檚 traded, whatever it is, not available to play that week. 鈥楢ll right, let鈥檚 go be successful with what we鈥檝e got.鈥?And this week is no different from that standpoint.鈥漁f Tate’s 416 receptions with the Lions over the last four-plus seasons, 411 of those passes were thrown by Stafford for a total of 4,695 yards and 29 touchdowns. Tate caught at least 90 passes in each of his four full years with the Lions are eclipsed the 1 Marvin Jones Jr Jersey White ,000-yard mark in three of those four seasons. He was on pace to accomplish both tasks again in 2018 before the trade on Tuesday to the Eagles.Stafford said he wasn’t consulted by General Manager Bob Quinn or head coach Matt Patricia about the trade, but he did say he understood what the deal was trying to accomplish.鈥淭hey鈥檙e going to do what they think is best for the team,鈥?Stafford said. 鈥淚t鈥檚 not my decision to see who stays, who goes. That鈥檚 not my job. And I understand that, and I think they know that and respect that, too, so just let them do their job and I鈥檒l deal with whatever comes.鈥 Burns’ stock has shot up this offseason, perhaps enough to warrant drafting him with the eight pick."WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections Detroit Lions NewsDetroit Lions NotesDetroit Lions AnalysisDetroit Lions TransactionsDetroit Lions Game RecapsNFL DraftDetroit Lions OpinionThe Detroit Lions should draft Florida State EDGE Brian Burns New,33commentsBurns’ stock has shot up this offseason http://www.lionslockerroom.com/authentic-ricky-wagner-jersey , perhaps enough to warrant drafting him with the eight pick.EDTShareTweetShareShareThe Detroit Lions should draft Florida State EDGE Brian Burns Melina Myers-USA TODAY SportsImagine a player who rushes the passer like a defensive end, plays coverage like a linebacker, and moves like a safety. Now, check out Florida State EDGE Brian Burns’ highlight tape. That’s a man worth the eighth overall pick. Burns is a do-it-all EDGE player who is one of, if not the most athletic player in the 2019 NFL Draft. Standing at a shade under 6-foot-5 with 34-inch arms, Burns possesses game-changing length and athleticism. He posted elite speed and explosion numbers at the NFL Combine, putting up a blazing 4.53 40-yard dash to go with a 36-inch vertical and a 7.01 three-cone drill. On film, Burns’ ability to mold his athleticism into pass-rushing ability is uncanny. He takes full advantage of his length when long-arming offensive tackles and chasing down quarterbacks on film. His bend is also among the best in this draft class.While his raw athleticism is evident right off the bat when watching Burns’ tape, what’s even more compelling is his coachability. The way Burns’ arsenal of pass-rushing moves has evolved since his freshman year is mind-boggling Will Harris Detroit Lions Jersey , particularly his now-signature spin move that used to be laughable during his freshman season. To top it off, Burns is just scratching his surface. Having just turned 21 years old on April 23, there’s no telling how much more Burns could grow in size, or dare we even say height. His youth bodes well in the long term as well—the Lions could pick up a fifth-year option and then pay Burns for another four to five years and he would still be in the latter parts of his prime, going on only 30 years old give or take a year. Quite frankly, there isn’t much not to like about Burns, and he has proven himself well worth the eighth overall pick. Burns earns rave reviews from all over the Pride of Detroit staff:- Kent Lee Platte- Justin Simon- Kellie Rowe- Jerry Mallory