McVay wants clarity on Stafford status ASAP

[El Chapo Jr]

He has a contract. Rams don’t have to do a thing.
He can hold out, retire, ask for trade. But he’s under contract with the Rams. Nothing to argue about

Very weird but ok

 

[DzRams]

He has to play, he’s under contract. His salary will be guaranteed after week 1. Can he hold out? Sure. Will he? Doubt it. Clearly there was more drama behind the scenes last year than we knew and it sounds like the Rams don’t want to deal with that again.
For the Rams to do a simple restructure, they don’t need Stafford consent. So they can convert salary to bonus, pay him up front and stretch out the hit over the remainder of the deal.
If the Rams want to add void years, they need Stafford to agree.
That’s where I am guessing the problem lies.
With only 1 year left after 25, a simple restructure doesn’t help.
So Stafford needs to agree, and if he’s too demanding they can just play it out as it stands.
For 2 more seasons

Bonus + Salary= 27 mill for 2025. Only the 4 mill roster bonus is guaranteed.
One thing is for sure, He's not playing for the Rams on that deal. No way, no how.
He's either getting a new contract/extension or he's not going to be a Ram. It's just that simple.
https://ramsondemand.com/threads/matthew-stafford-contract-status.72397/page-2#post-1897756

A week ago you were saying that he would get a new contract/extension or he wouldn't be a Ram. What changed?

 

[Loyal]

Manning isn't until next year, and they're not trading him this year and rolling with a mid at QB this window open.

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

 

[Loyal]

Man, this stuff bores me to tears.

 

[brucebruce]

McVay and a super mobile QB could be wild.

Bring Jayden back to SoCal. Done. What problem do you need solved next?

 

[So Ram]

If I'm Stafford I am more irritated with the way the OL starts every fucking season, which is in complete disarray, than I am about a few more million guaranteed. Because the way I see it he has an opportunity in this offense to string wins and stats together to boost his Hall of Fame equation.

So as far as the money's concerned the Rams will probably take care of him. Because he's the best option for them by far. Stan will support Sean & Les, if they tell him they need 9 then it should get done.

But the concern is this goes back to last offseason. Why is it a concern now. That in itself worries the shit out of me.

Because at some point you need to pull the plug. The future is what’s worry some at QB

 

[So Ram]

Bring Jayden back to SoCal. Done. What problem do you need solved next?

Just as it isn’t Williams. Da Bears

 

[So Ram]

Go get Lamar!

Go get Sam Bradford ( Nick Foles).Way to go Fisher!!

Clay Matthews- man my wall still has his Fat Head up

https://fathead.com/cdn/shop/files/fnfeffh4msgzncpz2ztn.jpg?v=1728370494

 

[ottoman89]

I'd still give (yes it's too much but the going rate for a QB) a 2 year $90mil fully guaranteed contract. And get his replacement in NEXT years draft class or if someone falls this year.

 

[Memphis Ram]

A good passer that offers very little with his legs/mobility vs. above average passer that offers something with his legs/mobility.

Not sure who the latter would be, but both are winning formulas IMO. Especially with McVay.

 

[dieterbrock]

A week ago you were saying that he would get a new contract/extension or he wouldn't be a Ram. What changed?

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

 

[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