What each team that has a quarterback decision to make should do

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PASADENA, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 01: Justin Herbert #10 of the Oregon Ducks shakes hands with teammates after scoring on a 5 yard run during the second quarter of the game against the Wisconsin Badgers at the Rose Bowl on January 01, 2020 in Pasadena, California. The Oregon Ducks topped the Wisconsin Badgers, 28-27. (Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images) /

Detroit Lions – Trade Matthew Stafford & draft Justin Herbert

Stafford has done little to deserve to be traded by the Lions.

He was excellent prior to his season being cut short by an injury after eight games, guiding the Lions to each of their three wins in 2019.

Yet Stafford is 32, coming off an injury, and is owed $80m over the next three seasons.

The Lions have $51m of cap room to work with, but it would be an astute move to get that contract off the books and gain more assets to address a roster not short on needs.

In terms of a replacement, Herbert needs some refinement. He struggles with inconsistent accuracy and decision-making. However, like Stafford, he has the arm to make every throw and regularly shows admirable poise under pressure.

With Kerryon Johnson, Kenny Golladay, Marvin Jones and T.J. Hockenson headlining the skill position options, Herbert would have the supporting cast to succeed early and justify parting with Stafford.

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