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He wins at the line of scrimmage, and then he's got this elite arm talent, and they're well-schemed. Everything they put on him at the line of scrimmage, he makes it come to life. Best in the league at that.
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Stafford's MVP season and elite arm talent cement Tier 1 status.

Stafford achieved Tier 1 status and MVP honors through a combination of elite physical talent, experience, fast processing, and top-flight scheme. A GM noted that Stafford wins at the line of scrimmage with elite arm talent in a well-schemed offense, making everything the team puts on him come to life and calling him the best in the league at that skill.

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