Matthew Stafford will be the Quarterback in the Detroit Lions

Matthew Stafford was victorious in the battle of quarterbacks in the Detroit Lions. The team's coach, Jim Schwartz, said he offered the job to rookie because of his performance in the preseason.

Schwartz also said that since the first play proved to have more energy and drive that Culpepper.

"This is not an experiment or a temporary job," said Schwartz. Stafford will be on the field ready to win, and that's exactly what it takes in this league. "

The coach turned to his team, confirming that the first pick in the Draft 2009 would be the starting quarterback in the first game of the season against the New Orleans Saints.

Stafford struggled against Daunte Culpepper for this position, Schwartz said that the case is not about that Culpepper has lost his chance, simply Stafford won.

"I am excited, I support this team and start winning games," said Stafford. "Daunte has been a great partner with me and the whole team. It's the best item that might be supporting. "