Stafford Speculation

[Coliseum Ram]

I'm prefacing this piece with: "Hey, it's Bret Stuter." But does anyone think there's ANY validity to what he hints at? That the Rams have held off on extensions as they wait to see if Stafford retires after this season or not? From the piece its entirely Stafford's call and he would never be "pushed" out. But if he were to leave, many other vets would leave WITH him while they build a new Offense around Ty Simpson.

Rams' 2027 extension plans will hinge on whether Matthew Stafford retires

The Los Angeles Rams have built a team around Matthew Stafford for the past six seasons. Whether there will be a seventh hinges on Stafford's decision after 202

ramblinfan.com

 

[Tumak61]

That's a well thought out piece. Makes sense. Have to believe that an offensive line restructure would keep Jackson at LT. Every other position would be subject to change.

 

[So Ram]

I'm prefacing this piece with: "Hey, it's Bret Stuter." But does anyone think there's ANY validity to what he hints at? That the Rams have held off on extensions as they wait to see if Stafford retires after this season or not? From the piece its entirely Stafford's call and he would never be "pushed" out. But if he were to leave, many other vets would leave WITH him while they build a new Offense around Ty Simpson.

Rams' 2027 extension plans will hinge on whether Matthew Stafford retires

The Los Angeles Rams have built a team around Matthew Stafford for the past six seasons. Whether there will be a seventh hinges on Stafford's decision after 202

ramblinfan.com

I DOUBT that,but IMO which it has been this WHOLE TIME(2026) has been this is going to be Matthew Stafford’s last season.

My reason is SIMPLE!! Just look what happened last week with Jack Campbell.You don’t play to think if an career injury,but you do start to feel those extra hits.
Stafford was MIC’D up Sunday & he is starting to feel OLD.He has done EVERYTHING he could have EVER IMAGINED as a NFL QB.
His daughters are getting Older & it was an EMOTIONAL Announcement at The ESPY’s when he was AWARD The MVP !! When Mattew Stafford first was TRADED to THE RAMS it was still COVID.
—The Rams are a Great Organization (Franchise) & Stan Kronke had just built SOFI.I was lucky enough to be there when had OTA’s & the 1st Fans to watch an event there.Actually Jared Goff & The Rams lost to a 0-13 Sam Darnold J.E.T.s team in 2021.

My last point is that season The Rams WON The Superbowl at SOFI.In 2026(27) will be The 2nd Time a Superbowl will be played at SOFI STADIUM!! He wants that opportunity & knows he was playing at a MVP(HOF) level.His daughters were all in,but he’s going to be READY to be a FULL-TIME FATHER at The End of this Journey.

We can all speculate & The BS reporters with The ICE PACK really don’t understand SPORTS!! Pitchers have Iced there Arms in between innings for Years & Yearss.

 

[CGI_Ram]

I feel like this is Stafford’s last year.

 

[El Chapo Jr]

I feel like this conversation is way premature. A lot will probably depend on how the year ultimately plays out.

 

[So Ram]

Plus I’ll ADD another but if 411(info) for all you Newbee’s or LA Fans. Think more SO to us forever RAM FANS or Kurt Warner (Roman,QB), stat guys as well.

Mattew Stafford is The ALL-TIME passing LEADER for both The Detroit Lions and The Rams ??
Say What ?? IMO that’s CRAZY ??

I believe it might be time for him to retire after this season.

Plus what PISSIS me off the most this season is those F”ING REF’s in hindsight. The reason is Those 3 Rams Losses Mattew Stafford brought THE RAMS Back to WIN!!

It doesn’t make a difference if how BAD he was playing or that last Pick 6 he threw.What matters is he is a WINNER & True Competitor!!

I’m looking for a New Start in Ty Simpson,but I’d really like this to be a Happy-Ending. I unlike Merlin believe this Rams Offense is just REVVING UP there ENGINE .
Of course staying(getting) healthy is KEY !!
Training Camp was GREAT,but seeing the Injuries since then hasn’t been the same.Get core Players back & see Jaylen Watson go out for the season HURTS.
Veteran Ram & I saw Davonte Adams going up against him & now there bought out.Getting Davonte back & keeping Puka healthy is a chore,but having Ferguson back(Parkisian,Allen,Higbee) good to GO is going to be a TREAT!!

 

[So Ram]

I feel like this is Stafford’s last year.

They’ll pay him on the backside.Made the pot full by giving him the 2 year contract.
—I don’t know how it works,but WHAT a RAM he has been.Just a CLASS ACT !! He has played for less to be a RAM ! He has been(IS) that core leader.
—Still PINCHING myself to think MYLES GARRETT & AD99 are going to play next to EACH other for The FIRST TIME !!

My question to you,could you even imagined this ?? Washington is a BIG SIMBLE for The RAMS & there HISTORY. Sean Mcvay is going to have CHILLS going back there as HC.

 

[RamUK]

If we win the Lombardi, I think he's definitely done. I think he'd be foolish not to at that point.

I'm less sure if we don't but I still think it's a reasonable possibility.

 

[So Ram]

I feel like this conversation is way premature. A lot will probably depend on how the year ultimately plays out.

Well you CHIME in on EVERYTHING ELSE talking a lot of MADNESS!!

My post is ENJOY it while you can.
Do you believe for play or is ALWAYS all about YOU ??

If The Rams WIN The Superbowl,which this game is an ALMOST MUST WIN !! How can you say anything different ?? If they don’t how to you continue that DRIVE .
The PATH is pretty CLEAR.Super Bowl our BUST !! AD99 isn’t COMPLAINING,but it sure is watching him out there having FUN !! There’s a REASON why he is out there.The Rams aren’t getting any younger this season.
— I find it GREAT were not talking about The NFL DRAFT.

 

[Ramstien]

I love Stafford but after this season it is starting to look like it is time for a rebuild.

 

[RamBall]

I didnt read the article, but McVay and Snead have said multiple times that Stafford is the Rams QB until he decides to retire. The last 2 offseasons they left it up to Stafford and I wouldnt expect anything different this coming offseason. I get it that the media needs to get clicks, but why take the medias word for something that we have already heard straight from the sources involved? If Stafford feels he can still play at a high level and he wants to play he will be back for 2027. If he feels he would rather spend more time with his family and has nothing left to prove, he will retire. Same as the last 2 offseasons, the only thing that has changed is the number of years he has played. Im not gonna get all twisted up in something that we have all known since well before the article was written.

 

[Coliseum Ram]

I didnt read the article, but McVay and Snead have said multiple times that Stafford is the Rams QB until he decides to retire. The last 2 offseasons they left it up to Stafford and I wouldnt expect anything different this coming offseason. I get it that the media needs to get clicks, but why take the medias word for something that we have already heard straight from the sources involved? If Stafford feels he can still play at a high level and he wants to play he will be back for 2027. If he feels he would rather spend more time with his family and has nothing left to prove, he will retire. Same as the last 2 offseasons, the only thing that has changed is the number of years he has played. Im not gonna get all twisted up in something that we have all known since well before the article was written.

If you read the article which would take about 30 seconds of your life it says basically what you said. It just hypothesized on different scenarios with the team that may be related to the ultimate decision.

 

[dieterbrock]

Why read an article that is unaware that the Rams and Stafford have been year to year for a couple seasons now?
Good grief

 

[Ellard80]

If stafford keeps playing will likley be the result of a few factors

the more laughable one is that some people think mcvay will bounce.

 

[DragonOfBlood]

If Stafford would have been playing lights out this year and the Rams didn't win the Super Bowl I'd say he most likely would have returned next year.

If Stafford would have been playing lights out this year and the Rams *DID* win the Super Bowl I'd say he most likely would have retired.

Instead he seems to have aged five years between last season and this one and the most likely outcome is the Rams are going to miss the playoffs. With those two factors combined I'd say he retires which would mean the Rams would be smart to hold off on making any huge extensions until they know for sure what their cap is going to look like and who is going to be under center.

the more laughable one is that some people think mcvay will bounce.

Quoted for off-season revisit.

 

[Coliseum Ram]

I think there may be something "to," Aaron Donald returning for, (kept under wraps) Stafford's last season, combined with SoFi Super Bowl. Also, giving Stafford his best "last" shot by acquiring Myles Garrett, all the while keeping the FUTURE of the Organization in mind by Drafting Ty Simpson. Could be something there. Or not.

 

[RamBall]

I think there may be something "to," Aaron Donald returning for, (kept under wraps) Stafford's last season, combined with SoFi Super Bowl. Also, giving Stafford his best "last" shot by acquiring Myles Garrett, all the while keeping the FUTURE of the Organization in mind by Drafting Ty Simpson. Could be something there. Or not.

I think drafting Simpson was definitely a move to secure the future QB1, knowing they wont be picking early in next years draft. Drafting Simpson also made using next years 1st rd pick to get Garrett an easier decision. Stafford has been year to year for the last 2 or 3 years and the Rams have made it known that wont change until he retires.

 

[gogoat1]

More just something to talk about stuff. We are in the middle of the season, just about to have a winning record and a good shot at the playoffs. That is what's important.
I watched Stafford mic'd up. He sure seem like he was having fun to me and I think it is about just that.
McVay is not going anywhere and the people who want him to are freaking NUTS.
I can deal with Jackson leaving. Now Puka ? Sign him. I want him to retire a Ram.

 

[Coliseum Ram]

More just something to talk about stuff. We are in the middle of the season, just about to have a winning record and a good shot at the playoffs. That is what's important.
I watched Stafford mic'd up. He sure seem like he was having fun to me and I think it is about just that.
McVay is not going anywhere and the people who want him to are freaking NUTS.
I can deal with Jackson leaving. Now Puka ? Sign him. I want him to retire a Ram.

McVay isnt going anywhere. Nor was there anything in article or this discussion ever implied. McVay is excited and sticking around for the Ty Simpson era, whenever that begins. He also cherishes every season he has left with Matthew.

 

[Ram65]

Nothing new. Stafford is year to year based on what he wants to do.