Matthew Stafford understands he's 'the bad guy' coming to Detroit in return
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quot;I understand what the people of Detroit and what the city of Detroit meant to me in my time and my career with them, and to my family. I hope they feel that back I'm not a stranger to the situation and understanding I'm the bad guy coming to town (now). You know?"
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I'm The Bad Guy!' Los Angeles Rams QB Matthew Stafford Preps For Return To Detroit Lions in NFL Playoffs - Sports Illustrated LA Rams News, Analysis and More
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Rams' Matthew Stafford embracing villain role in Detroit return: 'I'm the bad guy
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Stafford loves Detroit, but embraces being 'the bad guy', Sports
Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford on his return to Detroit: 'I'm the bad guy coming to town
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Matthew Stafford: 'I'm the Bad Guy Coming to Town
Matthew Stafford knows he's 'bad guy' in Detroit Lions playoff game
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Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford on his return to Detroit: 'I'm the bad guy coming to town
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Matthew Stafford back to Detroit with Rams to face Lions in playoffs – Daily Tribune, Lions Football
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Matthew Stafford preparing for villain role ahead of return to Detroit
Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford on his return to Detroit: 'I'm the bad guy coming to town
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Matthew Stafford back to Detroit with Rams to face Lions in playoffs – Daily Tribune, Lions Football
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Matthew Stafford's Return to Detroit is a legacy game for Rams QB - Turf Show Times
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Detroit Lions coordinators Ben Johnson, Aaron Glenn now have 9 combined interview requests
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With Rams, Matthew Stafford is 'the bad guy coming to town' - Los Angeles Times