OLD THREAD-Trade (speculation) Matt Stafford

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The game when wolfie wasn’t exactly on the line at that point

And I’ve lost count of the times people have said “live to play another down “

You're not thinking of the right play UK. The play that Wolf got hurt on was a bad decision vs Seattle.

But late in the game vs Arizona with a chance to ice the game, Wolford scrambled on 3rd down, almost an identical situation as the Goff play. Wolf put his shoulder down and went through 2 defenders to get the first down and win the game.

He took a big hit but popped up fired up...and so was our entire team after the play. Goff could have done the same thing when he had the chance but chose to slide a yard short. Does that mean Goff isnt tough? No it doesn't. But I don't think he's an elite competitor..that's my only point.
 

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Well, there were rumors last season that since getting paid Goff has likened the party lifestyle. Maybe he's showing up to practice or games late or hungover?

We don't know.

But what we know is Snead/McVay have done nothing but praise and support him even through his bad and terrible games. Behind the scenes, something had to have drastically changed. Perhaps McVay is tired of taking the heat and tired of having to hold his hand with everything Goff does?

I don't know. I know we can say our OL isn't as great as 17 AND 18, and we don't have MVP Gurley or Cooks.. but even watching those games, the body language between Goff and McVay then and now is polar opposite. Even Goff on the field, his demeanor and body language is different. Like he isn't having as much fun or into it or something.

Before you ridicule me, no I don't completely buy into those party rumors.

And yes, I think Goff is very talented arm wise, but I feel his struggles are mental. He's got some of the best games I've seen as a QB and also some of the absolute worst.

It's such an odd, unique and really sad situation. Because I do like Goff as a dude and feel like he'd be a great dude to party with and hang with and whether he's a Ram or not, I want him to be successful.
 

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I agree Adams was absolutely head hunting ... but if wolfie doesn’t dive and slides instead he doesn’t get hurt and stays in the game

No salt on this end ... I just like to
Point out the double standards that get thrown around

I think Goff sliding a yard short and Wolford diving head first to get the first are two different moments in different games. They only compare due to superficial circumstances.

Also, I think a flag is thrown if Goff goes head first and is hurt, even as refs let Goff be hit in the face repeatedly this season (did he sleep with a Ref's wife or something???)

so I dunno if there are double standards going around. Maybe... but I don't think so.

anyone questioning Goff's toughness hasn't watched a moment of football.

the speculation about Goff's preparation is just that... it doesn't help that it fits the narrative of why McVay switched on Goff so abruptly and in such an uncharacteristic fashion. It could be totally wrong and it's something else, entirely, but it fits.

However all this plays out, I'm looking forward to OTAs and having all of this behind us... one way or another.
 

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Fuck me, the knives are out for Goff. Have been all year but intensifying by the day.

All these shit qbs people prefer more than him.

If they trade Goff away and don't get Watson in return I'm gonna be pissed.

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Right?
Hey I get the enthusiasm for wanting Watson, and Rams fans creating all sorts of ways this could work out. The dude is a legit top 5 QB. But when we start talking replacing Goff with Stafford? Cmon... Mariota? Minishew? Good grief... I'm sure Jameis Winston wont be too far behind
 

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Well, there were rumors last season that since getting paid Goff has likened the party lifestyle. Maybe he's showing up to practice or games late or hungover?
Bullshit
This type of character assassination is just total nonsense. There are multiple articles about Goff workouts in each off season, how each season he's come to camp better, stronger. Dude plays in playoff games with a broken thumb that most said couldnt be done, would risk further injury etc.
It's stuff like this that legit provokes using "hater"
 

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Bullshit
This type of character assassination is just total nonsense. There are multiple articles about Goff workouts in each off season, how each season he's come to camp better, stronger. Dude plays in playoff games with a broken thumb that most said couldnt be done, would risk further injury etc.
It's stuff like this that legit provokes using "hater"
Call me whatever the hell you want, I really don't give a shit.

I've said before, and I'll say it again. When he's playing well, I praise him, when he's playing like shit, I'll call it.

And as I've said before, whether he's a Ram or not, I'm hoping for him that he's successful.

McVay has done everything he can to try and help Goff, make things easier for Goff. For the money Goff is set to make, HE needs to take it to the next level.

It's not like he's surrounded by scrubs and bad coaches.
 

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But late in the game vs Arizona with a chance to ice the game, Wolford scrambled on 3rd down, almost an identical situation as the Goff play. Wolf put his shoulder down and went through 2 defenders to get the first down and win the game.
Ice the game? Rams were up 11 with 3 minutes to go, Cards had no time outs left, and they hadnt a whiff of the endzone since the 1st Q. Look it was fun to watch, like 4th Q of a pre-season game, the backup QB making the most of his moment in the sun, but embellishing that play in to some sort of game winner is just ridiculous
 

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Someone posted it earlier today but maybe the Detroit talks are more about driving up the price for Stafford because we know SF is interested. Or the talks are about sending Goff to Detroit.

Because I have a feeling we're going all in for Watson. Doesn't make sense to trade Goff and enter next year with Stafford
 

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Call me whatever the hell you want, I really don't give a shit.

I've said before, and I'll say it again. When he's playing well, I praise him, when he's playing like shit, I'll call it.

And as I've said before, whether he's a Ram or not, I'm hoping for him that he's successful.

McVay has done everything he can to try and help Goff, make things easier for Goff. For the money Goff is set to make, HE needs to take it to the next level.

It's not like he's surrounded by scrubs and bad coaches.
So when is making shit up about him to tear him down appropriate?
I'll give you a hint-
Never
Christ, he's a football player. Criticize him for his football play. Its easy to do, he played some shitty ball this season. Starting 7th grade girly rumors about his personal life? Get off
 

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So when is making shit up about him to tear him down appropriate?
I'll give you a hint-
Never
Christ, he's a football player. Criticize him for his football play. Its easy to do, he played some shitty ball this season. Starting 7th grade girly rumors about his personal life? Get off
I'm not making shit up of him. It's just what had been rumored and I had read somewhere, and I said I DIDN'T REALLY buy into it.

I get it, Goff is your dude.

Have a good day.
 

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I'm not making shit up of him. It's just what had been rumored and I had read somewhere, and I said I DIDN'T REALLY buy into it.

I get it, Goff is your dude.

Have a good day.
You didnt buy in to it, but now you are posting it like its fact? Post links then. That's what folks do. When you know, they want to have a legitimate conversation.
 

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You didnt buy in to it, but now you are posting it like its fact? Post links then. That's what folks do. When you know, they want to have a legitimate conversation.
I told you I read it somewhere, and don't remember where. Why? Because there's a million links on the internet. And frankly I'm not going to waste my time searching for a rumor that I read a ways back, because it is what it is, a rumor.

I've shared legitimate conversations in other posts about Goff WITHOUT some RUMOR I read, so you can search for those posts if you're feeling like it.

Arguing about Goff is similar to arguing politics, we can argue until we're blue in the face and none of us are changing our opinion.
 

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Why the salt?

I'm not making the trade. I'm just talking about it.

And it's happening. I'll bet all my ROD bucks on it.

I still expect Snead and the FO to do everything they can to bolster the OL and address all our other needs as well.

Geez, you'd think we had John Shaw and Jay Zygmunt in charge right now... we don't even as the flashbacks haunt us all...
You are dreaming... Why would they trade with a team who doesn't even have a first round pick let alone a top ten pick?

Watson already reportedly was open to going to the Jets.
 

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Well then you're just FOS. You posted it, suggested it as a contributing factor and supplied no backup to it.
What is a FOS?

And here ya go, figured I'd find the link now before loading this next truck of hogs so I don't have to fuck with searching for it after.

 

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Well then you're just FOS. You posted it, suggested it as a contributing factor and supplied no backup to it.
Here's another
 

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What is a FOS?

And here ya go, figured I'd find the link now before loading this next truck of hogs so I don't have to fuck with searching for it after.

You should really open the link you use for backup. Good lord. May as well quoted yourself as some sort of proof. FYI- that link goes down a rabbit hole to some rando quote on a reddit board. The lengths people will go to....
 

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What is a FOS?

And here ya go, figured I'd find the link now before loading this next truck of hogs so I don't have to fuck with searching for it after.


How did none of that get out from over a year ago???

Fuuuuuck, if true.

But it fits... fits why McVay and Snead are so ready to jettison him...

damn... I so don't want that to be true...