Same thing that happened to Goff. When the Oline breaks down it has a multiplying affect on the QB. Even when the protection is there the QB is rushed due to lack of trust.
That is not to diminish Stafford. He is overall a better QB. But the scenario is exactly the same. It can also be seen with Mahomes when his Oline deteriorated and he couldn’t do shit, and all the other QBs.
It’s why I, along with several others were bitching when Mcvay was not prioritizing the Oline in the draft and with resignings such as Saffold or Corbett. Meanwhile Andy Reid and others did. And here we are.
Just watch - when the Rams rebuild the Oline Stafford will magically improve to his former self.
No qb can be successful with no running game and no pass protection.
Nevertheless, the last time the offense struggled (though not to this degree) McVay and everybody else blamed Goff. McVay wanted a more aggressive qb who could make quicker reads, go deep, hold up better under pressure, etc.
But the Rams lost the game on Sunday because McVay didn't trust the oline to protect and/or Stafford to throw the ball for five yards with the game on the line. Not just the game, but their best chance to turn around this season after the bye and after standing pat at the trading deadline. So who's to blame now?
I personally doubt whether Stafford will play much longer unless the Rams can fix the problems on the line and in the running game. Been there, done that in Detroit. Already made a quarter of a billion. Wife wants him to retire. And a fix looks like next year at the moment.
