Matthew Stafford Contract Status

[Spider2YB]

Wow someone needs to take a chill pill. I hope you are punching pillows to resolve your anger over there buddy. It ain't that serious lol

I’m completely calm. You shared an article that didn’t do anything to help your argument and I simply pointed that out to you.

 

[El Chapo Jr]

I’m completely calm. You shared an article that didn’t do anything to help your argument and I simply pointed that out to you.

Damn you are so pissed you can't even think straight. It was another poster that put up that article, not me. I'm responding to how you blasted that person. Highly doubt I'm the only one that thinks you are not calm.

 

[RamFan503]

Stafford won this organization a Super Bowl. He’s outperformed his contract in 3 of the 4 seasons he’s been a Ram. If you think Les Snead is gonna deal him to the highest bidder, regardless of Stafford’s wishes, you are a smooth brained fool. Like you probably need some kind of professional help.

OK. Quit with the referring to those that disagree with you as fools and the like. That’s never been acceptable here. Make your point and keep it about that point. I agree with much of what you’re saying but not how you’re arguing it. Chill out.

 

[dieterbrock]

Dude….you very clearly have absolutely zero idea how this process works. You aren’t even close. Please. Sit this one out. This is embarrassing.

I hoped you would have sobered up by now. I guess not.
Do yourself a favor and read any of the tweets or posts, I am merely repeating what they are saying.

 

[OldSchool]

I hoped you would have sobered up by now. I guess not.
Do yourself a favor and read any of the tweets or posts, I am merely repeating what they are saying.

No and I think I've reached my limit of these posts from them.

 

[jrry32]

Remembering McVay's past comments, he inferred there would be no future with the Rams without Matthew Stafford as his QB. He may have been lying, but we'll see.

We're not making this sort of move if McVay isn't on board with it. He's the one who made the comment about needing certainty on Stafford sooner than later.

 

[Gandalf]

Nope. Not even close.

Stafford will either play for a team that has a chance to contend or he will retire. The idea that Stafford would happily play for anyone that pays him is incorrrect.

I haven't ever heard Stafford say that. I know when we get close to retirement we like to bank as much cash as possible for the future. Stafford knows his big money days are dwindling down. He might not want to leave those 2 or 3 years of big money on the table, plus he said he still enjoys playing. Stafford or the Rams haven't really said that much, it's the media and fans who are speculating.

 

[Elmgrovegnome]

The Rams organization has worked with so many dealt players to move them to acceptable situations. I even recall Snead mentioning that they got better offers on a few of them but wanted to do right by the player. I find it highly unlikely that philosophy would change for Stafford if they decided to move on.

My reply was concerning him retiring

LOLOLOL.

Some people on this board are so lost they don’t even realize it. Stafford will 10000000000% retire before playing for a team like the Saints for his last 2 seasons.

i agree. You are lost.

 

[Memphis Ram]

I gave a few examples - not just Jimmy G.

You’re making false assumptions. I do think McVay could field a competitive team without Stafford. How competitive and what additions is the question. What additions would be stronger than the subtraction of Stafford? I don’t see it and I certainly don’t see it in the time frame of that in which we could have Stafford.

Darnold and Goff certainly crapped the bed when given the opportunity and pretty stacked teams. So what QB and additions would put us in even an equal position as we’re in with Stafford and the additions we’re certain to make even if we increase Stafford's contract? We’re probably not getting a top tier receiver in FA. We’re not getting a difference maker at RB in FA and probably have about as good of a chance in the draft at both positions as well as TE even if we keep Stafford.

Bottom line is that I view keeping Stafford and making some minor improvements giving McVay or any coach a better chance at the SB. Bringing in a different QB sets us back IMO.

Trying to go up in the draft to grab a rookie QB? Who? When? ‘25? ‘26? Is trading Stafford going to put us in position toze grab that Franchise rookie? Possibly. Odds are against it though. We’d have to package up our first next year and whatever 1st we’d get via Stafford trade plus to move up in ‘26 likely. We’re not getting him in this draft unless we plan to sit him behind a QB that simply makes us “competitive “.

Hell. Maybe your direction is better. I just don’t see it that way.

Regardless of the number of examples, my point remains.

Anyway there's more than one way to win. They could build up the defense by finally spending money at LB, adding a good CB, and another pass rusher into the rotation. They could obtain a QB who may not have Stafford's arm, but could offset some of that with his legs and by spreading the ball around more than he does. Someone who actually prefers play-action. They could get creative and select a rookie talent at another position that provides the team a creative Wildcat package option they could mix things up with which probably wouldn't happen with Stafford as he wouldn't want to lose any snaps.

Whatever they do until they prove to be incompetent, I just trust McSnead to come up with the additions necessary to compete. And it's possible that those additions along with the potential players not lost by giving Stafford a huge deal could overall be stronger than the subtraction of Stafford.

On a side note, I still believe that if Stafford were willing to restructure his contract a couple years back, Baker Mayfield would be the starting QB for the Rams and on a cheaper deal.

 

[Elmgrovegnome]

It’s not only that, it’s the entire culture of the NFL. There is not one other example in NFL history where someone of Stafford’s stature was simply traded away for the biggest haul, regardless of that players wishes. It’s literally never happened one time. But the geniuses on this board think that will happen with someone who came into this organization and won a ring immediately. And has outplayed their contract for 3 of the 4 years he’s been here.

I’m so glad that RoD has now been blessed with an official NFL expert and clairvoyant to set us all straight on how these things work.

Whatever did we do without your knowledge and graceful demeanor?

 

[RAMSinLA]

The Rams can't let Matthew slip away. If it wasn't snowing in Philadelphia the Rams could be Super Bowl Champs.

 

[dieterbrock]

We're not making this sort of move if McVay isn't on board with it. He's the one who made the comment about needing certainty on Stafford sooner than later.

This is the 3rd off season in the last 4 that Stafford is negotiating a new deal. McVay seemed a little frustrated when he had said that. I didn’t even realize there was contention last year.

 

[RamsFanOH]

The Rams can't let Matthew slip away. If it wasn't snowing in Philadelphia the Rams could be Super Bowl Champs.

And if my aunt had a package she'd be my uncle lol. In all seriousness, if Limmer or Dotson block Carter then they are probably in the SB like you said

 

[CGI_Ram]

Please refrain from personal attacks.

There has been too much of that in this thread.

 

[RamFan503]

I’m so glad that RoD has now been blessed with an official NFL expert and clairvoyant to set us all straight on how these things work.

Whatever did we do without your knowledge and graceful demeanor?

OK. EVERYONE. And this is not specifically directed at you Elm. Let’s keep to discussing points and opinions and refrain from making it about the poster. I realize it’s difficult at times but as y’all find yourselves heading down that path, check yourselves.

I’ve addressed this with the member you replied to already. If it continues I’ll just start banning people from this thread.

 

[PhillyRam]

The Rams can't let Matthew slip away. If it wasn't snowing in Philadelphia the Rams could be Super Bowl Champs.

Yeah, I can't believe Stafford doesn't realize that he has a legitimate chance to make a deep run next year. For a guy who claims to have set a goal to get into the HOF, why quibble over an extra $7M-10M if it ends up landing you in New York behind a shaky OL. For a guy who has had career earnings of over $300M, I will think a little less of him if he does that. Especially if Rodgers comes here and plays for a lot less to make his one last run.

 

[RamFan503]

Regardless of the number of examples, my point remains.

As does mine. We just see it differently.

 

[Elmgrovegnome]

The Rams can't let Matthew slip away. If it wasn't snowing in Philadelphia the Rams could be Super Bowl Champs.

I want them to sign Stafford.

But I do have a theory that the snow may have helped the Rams more than it did the Eagles. The Rams pass rush was much more effective in the playoff game, than it was earlier in the year. Those taller cut, heavy offensive linemen didn’t look like they anchored well on the snowy field.

 

[Elmgrovegnome]

OK. EVERYONE. And this is not specifically directed at you Elm. Let’s keep to discussing points and opinions and refrain from making it about the poster. I realize it’s difficult at times but as y’all find yourselves heading down that path, check yourselves.

I’ve addressed this with the member you replied to already. If it continues I’ll just start banning people from this thread.

Im sorry, I was just trying to add some levity to a seriously heated situation . I’ll lay off.

 

[Memento]

I just hope we don't sign A-Rod, whatever may happen. I'd even take Garappolo for a whole season over him...and I'm still a little bitter that we signed Garappolo at the same time AD retired.

But in McSnead, I trust.