Matthew Stafford Contract Status

[DzRams]

Over and over again, Stafford doesn't have a no trade clause and doubt he'll veto a trade if money is his biggest motivation.

But it's not clear that money is his biggest motivation.

 

[El Chapo Jr]

But it's not clear that money is his biggest motivation.

It is the motivation, why else is he asking for a raise? The amount is the million dollar question.

 

[DzRams]

It is the motivation. The amount is the million dollar question.

Key word was "biggest" motivation.

Is it the biggest or sole motivation? That's the part we don't know. Like say the market is $65m, we don't know if he'll be fine at $50m or $55m with the Rams and a chance to win.

 

[El Chapo Jr]

Key word was "biggest" motivation.

Is it the biggest or sole motivation? That's the part we don't know. Like say the market is $65m, we don't know if he'll be fine at $50m or $55m with the Rams and a chance to win.

Its quite up there unfortunately. The other million dollar question is what is the Rams cut off for pay. I still unfortunately believe that money is the biggest motivation. I can see Stafford thinking he can make any team much better and rightfully so, he's a stud QB. I'm sure teams that want him are going to give their best sales pitch and be able to attract FAs a bit better as a result. The only way I see the Rams having a chance is if the dollars are close to what other teams are willing to pay. The more time passes, the more I'm losing confidence he'll re-sign. For now I'm going to say its 50-50 but I'm obviously guessing lol

 

[Turducken]

Over and over again, Stafford doesn't have a no trade clause and doubt he'll veto a trade if money is his biggest motivation.

He doesn't need a no-trade-clause. Just showing an unwillingness to bargain with a potential trading partner kills his trade value.

If he tells another team that wants to play 3+ years on a new contract then he's probably worth a first round pick. If he just stares at his shoes, he's worth a fourth.

 

[RamFan503]

90 of em are BS

Do I hear 95?

 

[Memphis Ram]

By the time next week's combine is over I'm guessing that the Stafford situation will be resolved one way or the other.

Rams probably don't need Brock Purdy to get a huge deal before it happens though.

 

[Ram_Rally]

Over and over again, Stafford doesn't have a no trade clause and doubt he'll veto a trade if money is his biggest motivation.

Multiple things can be true at the same time. It can still be about the money and he can still say "fuck that" to a team like the browns.

 

[dieterbrock]

He doesn't need a no-trade-clause. Just showing an unwillingness to bargain with a potential trading partner kills his trade value.

If he tells another team that wants to play 3+ years on a new contract then he's probably worth a first round pick. If he just stares at his shoes, he's worth a fourth.

And if the Rams cant come to a financial agreement with him, and are forced to trade him they can trade him wherever they want. If his team scares off would be trade partners then the Rams can just stick with his current contract and he can choose to hold out or retire.
I sincerely doubt that is how Stafford would want his career to end

 

[El Chapo Jr]

He doesn't need a no-trade-clause. Just showing an unwillingness to bargain with a potential trading partner kills his trade value.

If he tells another team that wants to play 3+ years on a new contract then he's probably worth a first round pick. If he just stares at his shoes, he's worth a fourth.

So then the Rams don't trade him lol

 

[El Chapo Jr]

Multiple things can be true at the same time. It can still be about the money and he can still say "fuck that" to a team like the browns.

Maybe so but I doubt he would do that if the Browns provide a sound plan and sell themselves to him (funny I know, but look at Washington who was a laughing stock). Honestly I hope he sees it the waybyou are talking about and that drives him to remain with the Rams. Unfortunately, I'm going to go with the fact that he simply wants to be paid, why else would he want a new contract? Why else would his wife talk about respect and feeling wanted? Those are all pay him statements. This is literally going to be his last big contract opportunity and the guy has a Superbowl already. There is rarely a player out there that says no to the bigger contract opportunity unless the Rams come close to offering the most.

 

[El Chapo Jr]

Just 90? Work to do then

Tell me about.... aren't forums founded on speculation and bullshit and like 5% facts?

 

[OldSchool]

Tell me about.... aren't forums founded on speculation and bullshit and like 5% facts?

5%??? Damn gotta work on my game then.