The Detroit Lions have reportedly been engaging Matthew Stafford on contract extension talks, which are still in the early stages according to most accounts.

There could be a reason for that. According to an ESPN piece by Jeremy Fowler examining the 25-and-under players most likely primed for big paydays this offseason, the case of Derek Carr is presented.

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Carr, Fowler says, could be pushing towards his own mega deal this offseason, and that has caught the attention of Stafford. Fowler goes so far as to say that Stafford could be waiting for Carr to reset the market before getting his own deal done.

The Raiders and Carr's agent have had productive early discussions about a mega deal, but there has been no substantial movement just yet. Carr has said publicly that he wants to secure the deal before training camp to limit distractions. There's someone else who wants a swift Carr deal: Matthew Stafford. One NFL source expects Stafford to wait for Carr to reset the quarterback market before finalizing a new deal with the Lions.

That sets up an interesting dynamic where the two quarterbacks could be waiting on each other to see who moves the market first. One thing is certain, and that's Andrew Luck's own mega-deal is likely to be shattered in each case.

Certainly, both Carr and Stafford deserve to get their paydays after their exploits on the field the last few seasons. It looks like it will happen for both of them soon.