Matthew Stafford Contract Status

[DzRams]

A lot has changed, have you been paying attention?
I'll give you a hint, it's cleverly hidden in the title of the thread

A lot has changed, have you been paying attention?
I'll give you a hint, it's cleverly hidden in the title of the thread

McVay wanting clarity has somehow moved Stafford from not playng on this deal, no way no how, to suddenly he HAS to play. Interesting!

Stafford's leverage and options haven't changed despite the Rams asserting their desires.

I think the Rams and Stafford will meet in the middle with a restructure that adds guaranteed money and probably some void years.

 

[kurtfaulk]

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Stafford has made $364m during his career.

He doesn't "have" to do anything.

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[Neil039]

And at the end, Arch Manning might be ass at this level. Be careful what you wish for....

Manning Hater ~ No enough Super Bowls and Touchdowns!

 

[dieterbrock]

McVay wanting clarity has somehow moved Stafford from not playng on this deal, no way no how, to suddenly he HAS to play. Interesting!

WTF? Jesus dude. That isnt what I said. Things changed from less than 24 hours after the game was lost, hence a different thread.
What was said in McVay and Snead's presser paint a different picture about how things went last year and how they dont want a repeat.
They have the leverage, he's under contract. Period.
So like I've said in THIS thread remains the same. He can hold out or retire, try to force a trade. That's his leverage, and frankly would damage his Rams legacy.
Personally, I have no doubt they will work things out, come up with a mutually beneficial extension to help the cap and give Staff the money.

 

[DzRams]

WTF? Jesus dude. That isnt what I said. Things changed from less than 24 hours after the game was lost, hence a different thread.
What was said in McVay and Snead's presser paint a different picture about how things went last year and how they dont want a repeat.
They have the leverage, he's under contract. Period.
So like I've said in THIS thread remains the same. He can hold out or retire, try to force a trade. That's his leverage, and frankly would damage his Rams legacy.
Personally, I have no doubt they will work things out, come up with a mutually beneficial extension to help the cap and give Staff the money.

Yeah, I agree that at the end of the day they will come up with a mutually beneficial extension.

You're downplaying Stafford's leverage now. You were right the first time when you said he wouldn't play on this contract no way no how. That remains true. The only change is now we know that he used his leverage of possibly holding out to get more guaranteed money last year and the Rams don't want that again.

If he was willing to do it last year, he'll likely be willing to do it this year. Or he could retire. If he chooses to do that, in the event the Rams don't cave, that wouldn't damage his legacy at all.

 

[Ram Ts]

I think the clarity asap is in regards to his contract - can we keep it the same (obviously preferred) or does it require an adjustment/extension?
If the latter (likely so), then we need to get that resolved asap so we can go into FA knowing exactly how much money we can spend and where. All of that impacts the draft (positions/players) to identify and draft. It’s all connected.

 

[Merlin]

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[thirteen28]

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[FrantikRam]

Yeah, I agree that at the end of the day they will come up with a mutually beneficial extension.

You're downplaying Stafford's leverage now. You were right the first time when you said he wouldn't play on this contract no way no how. That remains true. The only change is now we know that he used his leverage of possibly holding out to get more guaranteed money last year and the Rams don't want that again.

If he was willing to do it last year, he'll likely be willing to do it this year. Or he could retire. If he chooses to do that, in the event the Rams don't cave, that wouldn't damage his legacy at all.

I cannot reiterate this enough....he has more leverage than any QB, ever. Younger QBs have more trade value and typically are extended prior to getting to this point, meaning the team has a year or two with control without that player thinking they could just retire.

I will truly be shocked if his pay is anything less than 50 and I think 55 is more likely

 

[El Chapo Jr]

I cannot reiterate this enough....he has more leverage than any QB, ever. Younger QBs have more trade value and typically are extended prior to getting to this point, meaning the team has a year or two with control without that player thinking they could just retire.

I will truly be shocked if his pay is anything less than 50 and I think 55 is more likely

Not saying he isn't worth it but that's where how much are the Rams willing to pay and how it's structured comes into play since we have young players that will need to be paid sooner than later as well. Think that's why McVay was talking about knowing sooner or later and Snead was talking about having conversations. Those conversations are going to be interesting since the deal will probably be a delicate, yet complicated one and as a result take time to hammer out. Still think Stafford will ultimately be back with us as long as his demands don't get out of whack.

 

[Memphis Ram]

I'm curious. What is Matthew Stafford's trade value?

Let's say that both parties can't come to terms on a deal before free agency starts, McVay believes that the team could win with Garappolo, and the organization decides to move on from him..

What could they get for Stafford?

 

[El Chapo Jr]

I'm curious. What is Matthew Stafford's trade value?

Let's say that both parties can't come to terms on a deal before free agency starts, McVay believes that the team could win with Garappolo, and the organization decides to move on from him..

What could they get for Stafford?

I'd hope a 1st and a 2nd would be involved at worst but I honestly doubt it. We always get fleeced on trade value so that part scares the shit out of me.

 

[FrantikRam]

I'm curious. What is Matthew Stafford's trade value?

Let's say that both parties can't come to terms on a deal before free agency starts, McVay believes that the team could win with Garappolo, and the organization decides to move on from him..

What could they get for Stafford?

There are so many teams that wouldn't be interested....but I think you'd have a team like the Titans who MIGHT pull the trigger...just to get a year or two of competent QB play and see if that helps the organization.

I think they would trade something like their second for Stafford and our 4th - if they even wanted to do that, which they very well may not.

Then possibly the Steelers...for that I could see swapping first and then is getting another pick

 

[Memphis Ram]

I'd hope a 1st and a 2nd would be involved at worst but I honestly doubt it. We always get fleeced on trade value so that part scares the shit out of me.

For a QB that wants a big contract and may only play for one season? If you were GM of a team needing a QB would you give up that much?

 

[FrantikRam]

I'd hope a 1st and a 2nd would be involved at worst but I honestly doubt it. We always get fleeced on trade value so that part scares the shit out of me.

I think the Rodgers trade would be the blueprint with his age

 

[ottoman89]

We have a strong 2-3 year window. Stafford is still an elite level playing QB despite his age.

There is absolutely no way the Rams trade him or even sniff being a better doing so.

He's a Ram until he retires.

 

[Memphis Ram]

We have a strong 2-3 year window. Stafford is still an elite level playing QB despite his age.

There is absolutely no way the Rams trade him or even sniff being a better doing so.

He's a Ram until he retires.

Just offseason talk. Not probable. But I wouldn't say it's not possible not knowing his contract demands.

 

[Memphis Ram]

I think the Rodgers trade would be the blueprint with his age

Jets receive:​

• QB Aaron Rodgers
• 2023 first-round pick (No. 15 overall)
• 2023 fifth-round pick (No. 170 overall)

Packers receive:​

• 2023 first-round pick (No. 13)
• 2023 second-round pick (No. 42)
• 2023 sixth-round pick (No. 207)
• 2024 conditional second-round pick (becomes a first if Rodgers plays 65 percent of snaps)

 

[RamFan503]

Party on Garth.

 

[El Chapo Jr]

For a QB that wants a big contract and may only play for one season? If you were GM of a team needing a QB would you give up that much?

No I wouldn't, I just wanna fleece someone for once lmao... guess you failed to see I highly doubt getting a 1st and 2nd. I know it isn't happening, just being more wishful than anything else