[Elvis]

Nobody is quite saying but it seems Stafford wanted guaranteed money for 2 or 3 years and the Rams were only willing to do 1.

Like i've been saying for a while now, sure seems like the Rams are being cheap with guaranteed money and cash in general. I'm not sure if i'm right and if i am, is it a long term thing or short term thing?

Anyway, seems like Stafford wants to go a couple/few more years and the Rams are taking a 1 year at a time approach.

Do they have their eye on the future and what would that look like? Another thing we don't know. We do know the Rams don't mind changing course on a dime and living in the moment so, like a draft, maybe they see a lot of possible ways to go and will decide which is best when they get there depending on what their options are...

[BrooklynRam74]

I don’t think he retires. But, what is the plan going forward and when do the Rams
Plan for the future?? Jourdan has speculated he might move on from the Rams. Something I can’t quite fathom. Would the Rams trade him ???

Jourdan has WHAT???!!!

You got a link on this, please?????

[PARAM]

Anyway, seems like Stafford wants to go a couple/few more years and the Rams are taking a 1 year at a time approach.

Do they have their eye on the future and what would that look like? Another thing we don't know. We do know the Rams don't mind changing course on a dime and living in the moment so, like a draft, maybe they see a lot of possible ways to go and will decide which is best when they get there depending on what their options are...

....like their concern is 2024 and when 2025 arrives, they'll get after it the best way possible.

[ramsman34]

Jourdan has WHAT???!!!

You got a link on this, please?????

She’s stated it on multiple platforms. Let me see what I can find in print. She thinks it will either be they negotiate another adjustment/ and possible extension, or Staff moves on either via trade or???

https://www.turfshowtimes.com/2024/8/9/ ... lary%20cap.

[safer]

I disagree with this as Dak is NOT one of the most accurate passers in the league. We run precision routes and would need an elite passer IMHO.

[Dare]

I think in order to get his increased guarantees Stafford will have to play through 2025. But after that I think Stafford will retire. That is assuming he's healthy enough. I think they probablty added a health caveat to his deal in 2025. No more Gurleys.

When they do make the change I can see them looking for another veteran QB. Donald implied the reason for trading Goff. McVay's impatience with developing a QB. It's the one position where they might stick to a proven vet.

That said the next draft will be the draft to grab a QB if they are going to There are a couple worth watching. Guys like Carson Beck, Garrett Nussmeier, and a sleeper in Riley Leonard to name a few. All are pocket passers, who have shown an ability to read defenses with very good arm talent and physical metrics.

Leonard could be another Prescott type of QB. A mid to late round talent with the potential to surprise.

IMO Dak Prescott could be a potential target. I think he's better than the Cowboys make him look. The Rams will open the check book but it has to be for someone they believe will be worth the money. The problem with Stafford is his injury history which isn't getting better.

[Dare]

I think in order to get his increased guarantees Stafford will have to play through 2025. But after that I think Stafford will retire. That is assuming he's healthy enough. I think they probablty added a health caveat to his deal in 2025. No more Gurleys.

When they do make the change I can see them looking for another veteran QB. Donald implied the reason for trading Goff. McVay's impatience with developing a QB. It's the one position where they might stick to a proven vet.

That said the next draft will be the draft to grab a QB if they are going to There are a couple worth watching. Guys like Carson Beck, Garrett Nussmeier, and a sleeper in Riley Leonard to name a few. All are pocket passers, who have shown an ability to read defenses with very good arm talent and physical metrics.

Leonard could be another Prescott type of QB. A mid to late round talent with the potential to surprise.

IMO Dak Prescott could be a potential target. I think he's better than the Cowboys make him look. The Rams will open the check book but it has to be for someone they believe will be worth the money. The problem with Stafford is his injury history which isn't getting better.

[actionjack]

Well, we do have to wonder what their plan is at QB next year and beyond if Staff hangs em up. He is essentially on a 1 year deal.

The one year deal is curious, not sure who wanted that but guessing Rams. If Stafford stays healthy I dont see why he wouldnt be a Ram for 2-3 seasons.

[ramsman34]

Ya. I have no idea what they are all thinking. We don’t know what the conversations have been. I think he Staff stays healthy and he/the team plays really well, they run it back in 2025. But, at some point there has to be a contingency. Or, this team falls off the edge in a hurry.

[Zen_Ronin]

That said the next draft will be the draft to grab a QB if they are going to There are a couple worth watching. Guys like Carson Beck, Garrett Nussmeier, and a sleeper in Riley Leonard to name a few. All are pocket passers, who have shown an ability to read defenses with very good arm talent and physical metrics.

Beck had one of the biggest "glow ups" of any QB I've ever seen. He went from being a worry, and possible liability for the Bulldogs, to looking like a top College QB in a single season. It was incredible to watch him grow and evolve week to week. I don't know if I'd want him as the Rams future franchise QB, but I certainly wouldn't write him off.

I don't know if I'd want Dak tbh. On one hand he's had plenty of talent to work with and gotten nowhere with them. On the other hand, he's never had a coach on the level of McVay.

All of this being said, I'm not so sure McVay stays after Stafford bows out.....but I'd rather not think about that right now