Matthew Stafford Contract Status

[Ellard80]

That’s nonsense.
Of course people say that now. Saquon on the Giants this year makes no difference.
These same “experts” that may chastise the Giants now are the same idiots who would have criticized them to no end had they paid him only to see him have another average season
Monday morning quarterbacking is just a bad look.

Not just talking about "this year" It's not like they were going to sign him to a one year deal.

 

[DzRams]

If they do that, I'd rather load up the team vs taking a QB too high. I'd say take the most blue chip players available then sign a vet QB.

So hypothetically, if they did get #21 for Stafford, what would be your plan? Which vet would you sign?

 

[Ellard80]

I find it unlikely that any teams will be giving up 1st round picks for aging QBS after rodgers.

Also no matter how we shake it and bake it - moving off Stafford will lead to at least two down years.

After the last two years that just doesn't make sense to do.

 

[DzRams]

Certainly possible but there is no telling where Dart will slot. Snead's good at stacking that board, but when it comes to QBs good sense goes out the window.

I mean look at teams like the Raiders, Jets, Saints, Seahawks, Steelers, all picking before us. Any one of them, and maybe some of the others, may look at Dart and think what we are thinking.

Well if they did get #21 for Stafford, they can pair that with #26 and move up if necessary. The value of those two picks is #7 on the trade chart.

 

[DzRams]

I love Stafford and expect he’s back but I have to say I’d have to think awful hard of Pittsburgh offered a 1st for him

Would it be "hell no" if they just offered their 2nd?

 

[DzRams]

I find it unlikely that any teams will be giving up 1st round picks for aging QBS after rodgers.

Also no matter how we shake it and bake it - moving off Stafford will lead to at least two down years.

After the last two years that just doesn't make sense to do.

Pittsburgh just made it to the playoffs with Justin Fields and Russel Wilson.

Why couldn't the Rams if they had one of those guys + a young QB like Dart + a ton of cap space to build the team?

 

[Allen2McVay]

Who needs cotton ?

Yes, Who indeed

 

[ottoman89]

Maaan, losing Aaron Donald, Cooper Kupp and Matthew Stafford in TWO seasons would be an absolute blow to the teams leadership.

 

[Ram Ts]

I really think the FO is fully in on staff for 2025. But Stafford wants to secure a 2-3 year extension. Whereas the FO wants to see how 2025 goes - before seeing what 2026+ looks like: Are we going for a repeat championship in 2026 or are we drafting/getting our QB of the future?

 

[Spider2YB]

No way Dart makes it to round 3

Dart isn’t making it to pick 15

 

[dieterbrock]

Would it be "hell no" if they just offered their 2nd?

Pretty much. I don’t know what number that would be.

 

[El Chapo Jr]

So hypothetically, if they did get #21 for Stafford, what would be your plan? Which vet would you sign?

Unfortunately there's only a few routes to go there. Jimmy G, Cousins, Carr (might get cut) or Darnold yes shitty options, I'd probably roll with Jimmy G string, I just threw up by the way. Reason I'd rather go blue chip is because Dart is not a 1st rd QB. I get some like him, but no way in hell is he a 1st rd QB. He's only being discussed there because QBs tend to get pushed up the draft board if the draft class is lacking which it is. I'd rather the Rams add some sure fire talent a la Verse. I got to also assume that trading Stafford creates a shit ton of cap space for FA. I'd go either WR, TE, or CB with those first 2 picks in an attempt to shore up those deficient areas. If Dart doesn't last until our 3rd just draft another young QB behind the vet such as McCord or Riley.

 

[PhillyRam]

Pretty much. I don’t know what number that would be.

At min it would have to be a 2 & 3 so you hav ammo to go get Dart IF you like him, or to just build up that offense for whoever the next QB is because he will need help.

 

[Spider2YB]

Just hypothetically speaking, what options exist for Stafford outside of LA. He wants to compete and play for a winning organization. That eliminates like 80% of the teams that might be interested in him. Pittsburgh and Minnesota are the only two playoff teams that could need a QB. The Giants chatter is everywhere, but who else is there??

It just feels like the Rams best option is Stafford and Stafford’s best option is the Rams.

 

[PhillyRam]

Unfortunately there's only a few routes to go there. Jimmy G, Cousins, Carr (might get cut) or Darnold. Reason I'd rather go blue chip is because Dart is not a 1st rd QB. I get some like him, but no way in hell is he a 1st rd QB. He's only being discussed there because QBs tend to get pushed up the draft board if the draft class is lacking which it is. I'd rather the Rams add some sure fire talent a la Verse. I got to also assume that trading Stafford creates a shit ton of cap space for FA. I'd go either WR, TE, or CB with those first 2 picks in an attempt to shore up those deficient areas. If Dart doesn't last until our 3rd just draft another young QB behind the vet such as McCord or Riley.

Zach Wilson, Jimmy G battle it out to start, draft Dart for the future...if they like him.

 

[Spider2YB]

Zach Wilson, Jimmy G battle it out to start, draft Dart for the future...if they like him.

this team is going to have to trade up to get Dart. His stock is going to consistently rise until draft day and he’s going to go in the top 15. Midway thru last season, the idea of JJ McCarthy being a top 15 pick was absolutely insane. Hell, even as Michigan’s season ended with a Natty, he was still only throwing 10-15 passes per game. He was not anywhere in the universe (statistically) of a first round QB.

But as the scouts watched more film and got the chance to meet with him, he shot up the boards. Same thing will happen to Dart.

 

[dieterbrock]

It just feels like the Rams best option is Stafford and Stafford’s best option is the Rams.

Raiders have a ton of cap space as does Tennessee. It doesn’t matter if Stafford thinks they have a chance as long as the team does.
it could get interesting if teams did start to inquire

 

[PhillyRam]

this team is going to have to trade up to get Dart. His stock is going to consistently rise until draft day and he’s going to go in the top 15. Midway thru last season, the idea of JJ McCarthy being a top 15 pick was absolutely insane. Hell, even as Michigan’s season ended with a Natty, he was still only throwing 10-15 passes per game. He was not anywhere in the universe (statistically) of a first round QB.

But as the scouts watched more film and got the chance to meet with him, he shot up the boards. Same thing will happen to Dart.

Well you will get an extra pick or two for Stafford so you use them to move up.... I wouldn't sell the farm for him unless McVay really likes him. If you dont get him, you make due with a guy like Zach Wilson or Darnold and you wait until next year.

Again, give me Stafford and hopefully something works out down the road in next years draft.

However, I get the feeling McVay is intrigued with developing a talent, and maybe a guy who is more athletic to bring that aspect to his offense.

 

[DzRams]

Unfortunately there's only a few routes to go there. Jimmy G, Cousins, Carr (might get cut) or Darnold yes shitty options, I'd probably roll with Jimmy G string, I just threw up by the way. Reason I'd rather go blue chip is because Dart is not a 1st rd QB. I get some like him, but no way in hell is he a 1st rd QB. He's only being discussed there because QBs tend to get pushed up the draft board if the draft class is lacking which it is. I'd rather the Rams add some sure fire talent a la Verse. I got to also assume that trading Stafford creates a shit ton of cap space for FA. I'd go either WR, TE, or CB with those first 2 picks in an attempt to shore up those deficient areas. If Dart doesn't last until our 3rd just draft another young QB behind the vet such as McCord or Riley.

On Dart, I shared your exact sentiment about 3 weeks ago. Then someone made a good point that at this exact moment last year, Bo Nix was considered in that same 2nd to 3rd round range. Many swore he wasn't 1st round worthy.

And then...he was selected in the early 1st round. And then...he performed very well. A lot will change with value boards between now and the draft. It's too early to say who's 1st round talent and who isn't.

I'm not proposing the Rams overdraft a QB but I'm thinking an option they're considering is resetting the position with an early pick on a rookie contract. Remember, Jalen Hurts was a 2nd round pick.

 

[DzRams]

At min it would have to be a 2 & 3 so you hav ammo to go get Dart IF you like him, or to just build up that offense for whoever the next QB is because he will need help.

I did some rough calculations on the trade chart calculator, discounting picks for future value, and determined that Aaron Rodgers was traded for the equivalent of pick #13. If Stafford was worth 70-80% of his value, it would be anywhere from #18 to #21.

So a Pittsburgh trade that didn't include their 1st would be something like: 2025 #52, 2025 #122, and 2026 2nd.