Agree on both points. Seems like it would be about a 10 second call with 8 seconds being hi and goodbye. Shows how poorly run the fins are if they thought Detroit would take such a large hit.
Stafford is a QB who puts up good numbers and has a good share of comebacks but can not carry a team by himself. If the Lions can build around him, then it may work. But he will not carry/will them to playoff success.