[Elvis]

I would like to think if Stafford somehow isn't the Rams QB in 2025, it's because the Rams have a plan to move forward that they're excited about.

I don't see how Jimmy G. could fit that bill. OTOH, if Sean McVay said he really thinks the Rams can play at the highest level with Jimmy G. at QB, i would do my best to believe him...

[actionjack]

I would like to think if Stafford somehow isn't the Rams QB in 2025, it's because the Rams have a plan to move forward that they're excited about.

I don't see how Jimmy G. could fit that bill. OTOH, if Sean McVay said he really thinks the Rams can play at the highest level with Jimmy G. at QB, i would do my best to believe him...

Did the Rams have a great plan at LB after trading Ernest Jones? Did the Rams have a great plan when they signed Jonah Jackson and move Avila to center, then abandon the plan a week before the season started? Im being overly critical here, and the Rams built up a lot of fan equity but trading Stafford would be completely offsides.

Maybe, maybe the Rams could sign Darnold (he would be the only decent option), but is he going to make that much less that Stafford? IMO the rest are non starters, if you are trying to win. You would have to ask would they go with Jimma and tank to get Arch or some other guy in 2026?!?! But you are still going to go through young QB lumps. Do you want to waste a extremely underpaid defense? We are going to have to pay Puka next year.

None of this makes sense if it is real, I will go off the ledge now, but I hate this waiting crap. Im sure Kupp has to get done before anything can happen.

[Elvis]

Did the Rams have a great plan at LB after trading Ernest Jones? Did the Rams have a great plan when they signed Jonah Jackson and move Avila to center, then abandon the plan a week before the season started? Im being overly critical here, and the Rams built up a lot of fan equity but trading Stafford would be completely offsides.

Maybe, maybe the Rams could sign Darnold (he would be the only decent option), but is he going to make that much less that Stafford? IMO the rest are non starters, if you are trying to win. You would have to ask would they go with Jimma and tank to get Arch or some other guy in 2026?!?! But you are still going to go through young QB lumps. Do you want to waste a extremely underpaid defense? We are going to have to pay Puka next year.

None of this makes sense if it is real, I will go off the ledge now, but I hate this waiting crap. Im sure Kupp has to get done before anything can happen.

I really can't imagine Sean McVay not having a plan at QB. Middle linebacker, sure, QB, no way.

That said, still gotta think Stafford is back. But if the Rams choose to move on, it's because they know where they want to go next...

[ramsman34]

I don’t think anyone has a Plan B if Stafford isn’t back - not even for 2026 as they dont know which college QBs will come out and/or which will be any good. I dont think they have any intel re trading for a current vet as that would be tampering and they aren’t that dumb. It’s Stafford and SB or bust and they will figure the rest out after. JMO. There just are not options unless it’s a trade.

[BobCarl]

If it's coming from Shrags, it bears listening to. n

typically I'd agree with you. I like Shrags a lot.

But his recent comment was lazy journalism. He said nothing that wasn't said here over the last two weeks. If he isn't careful Jourdan will be sitting in his chair for the 2025 season.

I hope that Shrags doesn't get the reputation of "if he says it...it was already said 2 weeks ago"

[Elvis]

Schrags is good friends with McVay. Personally, i pay attention to what he has to say about the Rams...

[actionjack]

I don’t think anyone has a Plan B if Stafford isn’t back - not even for 2026 as they dont know which college QBs will come out and/or which will be any good. I dont think they have any intel re trading for a current vet as that would be tampering and they aren’t that dumb. It’s Stafford and SB or bust and they will figure the rest out after. JMO. There just are not options unless it’s a trade.

Yeah that is kinda my point, if you want Chips you have to have Stafford. The best plan B barring a trade for a top 10ish QB( LOL) is getting Darnold. And I still wouldnt understand moving to a lesser QB. I mean playoff Stafford is a thing.

Hopefully this is all BS, but between Kelly Stafford and Schrags Im getting a little concerned. I mean Kelly made one helluva point, we were one play away from the NFC Championship and most likely Super Bowl, why mess with it too much.

[ramsman34]

And I do t get the Darnold thing? A. He’d cost as much or more than Stafford. B He has 1 ONE good season where he crumbled under pressure. The anti Stafford. I know MCV is the QB whisperer but I don’t think THAT can be coached out of a guy. Either you’re naile, or you’re not. Staff is nails; Darnold is not.

[AvengerRam]

I’m still not worried.

[Zen_Ronin]

I think the "near future" part of the quote can be interpreted only one way. If Stafford stays, it will be his last year as a Ram. I think most of us kind of expected that anyway.

As far as future QB draft picks, the big gun is Arch Manning, but....is that all just name recognition? Does he opt for the draft after only one year as a college starter? (and I also have a theory that Jerry is tanking the Cowboys specifically to snag Arch, but that's a personal conspiracy)

I'm not sure Darnold would cost more than Stafford. I think Stafford may be asking for a guaranteed $40 mil. He plays like a top 7 QB and he probably wants to be paid like one. I think that'd weighed heavily on the Kupp decision.

Darnold's stock dropped a lot when he folded in the playoffs, I think unless there is a bidding war Darnold can be had for mid $20's? Not saying we SHOULD, just saying that I don't think he'll cost as much as Stafford will in the end.

One thing I absolutely do not want is to waste a year of our young talents playing time together under Jimmy fucking G. I'd rather draft a young QB they can all grow together with.

Don't get me wrong, i don't doubt McSnead, I have no doubt they have a plan (and backups upon backups for a million contingencies), but part of me feels like the Rams have painted themselves into a corner during a painfully obvious, and quickly approaching cross roads.

It's going to be a very interesting off season.