[Dare]

https://theramswire.usatoday.com/2025/02/17/rams-quarterback-les-snead-mobile-athletic-stafford/

Snead voices what I've been hearing since before the season began. That is why I've always felt they will draft a rookie QB1 this year so they have 5 years of control over his contract. This is the point I keep coming back to it and now it's in print though I've heard it since early last year. It's why despite the surprise and annoyance Matt's stunt was they saw it as the perfect out for them. Now they can dictate the terms of this next year.

It's why I've been saying regardless of what Stafford wants, he probably won't be QB1 this coming season. They control his rights for the year by virtue of that $4M guarantee. So I think it will be Jimmy or Darnold if they think they can rehabilitate his career. I wouldn't be surprised if they sign Darnold to a cap friendly first year to play and learn behind Jimmy G this year who would be the designated starter and who would take over next year. Jim would welcome the one year to showcase himself with a good team around him. That's why I think the Rams will sign him on a two year deal so they will have a trade commodity next season.

This assumes the Vikings don't sign Darnold long term which I think isn't likely and I doubt if he accepts a short one or two year deal. In fact I think MN would be "not so bright" not to grab Stafford now and be immediately competitive in the NFCN. Darnold has already proven he can't be that guy.

[ramsman34]

Why would they sign Darnold to “learn” behind JG?? Darnold played in basically this offense all year and won 14 games. That makes zero sense. Also, Darnold ain’t going to any team as a cheap back up. Why would he???? He made the playoffs.

[AvengerRam]

Snead said nothing that supports the notion that the Rams will part with Stafford this offseason, re-sign Garoppolo and/or sign Darnold.

[ramsman34]

Ya. It’s Dare’s take I have an issue with. It’s baseless speculation.

[Youngblood22]

If Darnold isn't that guy, why would we want him? It doesn't make since. If we go after Darnold they should think he's that guy. All speculation without any basis. I keep hearing these stupid rumours that don't make since. Trade Stafford to the giants then sign rogers, another stupid idea that I keep seeing on the networks. Please lets just stop.

[BobCarl]

Darnold to “learn” behind JG??

And the person that wrote that wants to be taken seriously.

Articles by theramswire are spit out by an AI that was fed with bullshit from a guy that took a course on AI prompting.

The "$4 mill roster bonus" doesn't give the Rams any extra control over Stafford. It is actually the opposite. It is an amount that forces the Rams to trade, cut, or work out a new contract.

[PARAM]

Ya. It’s Dare’s take I have an issue with. It’s baseless speculation.

Not only that but it's a contradiction in and of itself......

I wouldn't be surprised if they sign Darnold to a cap friendly first year to play and learn behind Jimmy G this year who would be the designated starter and who would take over next year.....

I think MN would be "not so bright" not to grab Stafford now and be immediately competitive in the NFCN. Darnold has already proven he can't be that guy.

Whaaaatt? So let's sign Darnold, allow Stafford to go.....and then......Minnesota would be smart to grab Stafford.....'because'......Darnold has already proven he can't be that guy.

When people start talking like that, it's time they stop talking and read WTF they wrote.