[actionjack]

I liked what leaked out about NY Jets making it a requirement of ARod to stop with the Pat McAfee to possibly rejoin the team. His reluctance may have been why they elected not to resign him.

He is who he is... and unless he completely humbles himself to the Rams and just plays like a star QB that's part of a team. Part of McVay's system (not HIS system) or his passive aggressive media takes-- then he's worthless to the Rams.

Also, beyond the extracurricular shenanigans, I think just through his career he's demonstrated that his playstyle is designed to maximize his QBR and his stats sheet and not even winning. So that BS is what's always bothered me about his 'technique.'

Aaron is basically washed at this point. He has no legs anymore, zero chance he makes through a season physically and then there is the other stuff. Why would we switch a sportscar for a pinto.

[AvengerRam]

I fully expect Stafford to be retained, but...

Let's play the hypothetical game.

If the Giants want Stafford, they MUST give up the No. 3 pick (at a minimum) and it won't be a swap for No. 26.

If the Rams then were to sign Rodgers (ugh) as a "bridge," they would then have a lot of options at No. 3. They could use the pick for someone like Abdul Carter or Travis Hunter, or they could trade back and get more premium picks (including, as Cowherd suggested, a future first round pick so they can put a package together in the next couple of years to take a franchise QB).

The biggest problem I have with this concept, apart from my general dislike of Rodgers, is that the Rams are poised to contend in 2025 and, with that goal in mind, Stafford is a better QB than Rodgers is right now. So, in the end, I'm voting "no."

[ramsman34]

Not to mention that even having future draft capital does not mean you can trade up for the QB you like. If that QB is that good, he’s covered by everyone who needs a QB. Also, who’s to say in 2026 or 2027 the QB class is going to be great? A lot of things can happen with draft capital - a trade for Joe Burrow for example. So there’s that. But the Rams likely aren’t making a real run at the SB with Rodgers or Darnold or Cousins etc. and all those cats will want to get paid.

Just like Stafford does.

Put me down for “no” as well.

[majik]

Frankly, I would rather see Garrapolo at QB instead of Rodgers if McSnead goes insane with this hair brained idea of trading Stafford to acquire a lottery ticket that MIGHT (not guaranteed) give them the ability to draft a franchise QB

[BobCarl]

Cousins

mentioning his name .... I might add just an FYI ...

Falcons can't cut him otherwise they have to eat $65 mill in dead money this year. A post-June 1st designation could convolute that over two years

Trade? HIs arm is pretty much shot, I don't see anyone reworking his current contract to Cousins favor, AND Cousins has a no-trade clause in his contract. 5 days ... after march, 12 his $10 Mill 2026 roster bonus becomes guaranteed.

More likely Cousins will stay a Falcon for at least 12 more months.

[Elvis]

[Elvis]

Andrew, talking about the possibility of Rodgers to the Rams, "If the Rams and Stafford decide to part ways, and we are not there yet..."

[ramsww]

It’s great to see a real (fan) consensus on this board for keeping Stafford, seeing him as the best option and the most talented. Not only available, I think most feel he’s a top 10 maybe top 5 QB. It’s always nervous time when your team is behind and the QB has to do something miraculous but we all know what it’s like without Matt in a Rams uniform. Hoping they get it done!

[Elvis]

Jeremey Fowler from Sportscenter via Cam:

https://theramswire.usatoday.com/2025/0 ... nterested/?

“Sources with the team have told me that the Rams do have strong interest in keeping Matthew Stafford, that they hope to work something out,” he said. “But his contract, as of now, with almost a $50 million cap hit, and only $27 million in cash due to him, is untenable. He’s going to need a new deal and if for some reason they can’t work that out, there will be a strong trade market for Matthew Stafford. It will be robust. A lot of teams would be in on that as the top option.”

[Dare]

According to Jourdan, the Rams haven't spoken to Stafford since their first meeting. To me that is telling. If they decide to keep him he's already under contract although only $4M is guaranteed.

It sounds like they are in the trade mode, and this is why I think Stafford has played his last down as a Ram. I think they will make every effort to trade him and if the Vikings are truly high on McCarthy of the future then they would be foolish not to trade for Stafford and sign him to a two year deal. The Rams can sweeten the pot by adding Kupp to the mix for a 4th round pick. They knew McCarthy was a developmental project when they drafted him. He spent the year on IR so he lost that year and I don't see him being a ready to play starter this season. They either sign Darnold to a full contract and try to trade McCarthy next year or they trade for Stafford which immediately makes them competitive in the NFCN.

If the reports are true then at least a couple of other teams might be the Ram's fallback trade partners. I honestly feel that the Rams are in trade Matt mode, or play Jim as their starter for a year while they draft a QB.

The other option would be if the trade goes down with the Vikings, then do the Rams look at Darnold? He's no different than Stafford in regards to needing solid OL play in front of him. But with better coaching and the balance on this team, he might look better to McVay than a rookie.

But I think with Stafford it's trade him or simply keep him tied to his contract. If that happens does Stafford retire? Probably so but the Rams would keep him under contract preventing him from resigning elsewhere. It would cost them $4M but it will prevent Stafford from circumventing the Rams. That is why they have that $4 M guaranteed in 2025.

Either way I would be surprised if the Rams simply keep Matt as QB1, if he does he plays on his existing contract or accepts a reduction via restructure.

So it wouldn't surprise me if Jimmy or Sam starts in LA in 2025. Had Matt not pulled that stunt last season I think that the Rams would have restructured his deal. The Rams unlike most teams go out of their way to accommodate most players, i.e. look no further than Ramsey. If Jourdan is correct and I have no reason to doubt her, IMO that is not a positive sign that Stafford stays other than the lack of being able to trade Stafford.