Rams Tell Stafford To Pound Sand. Future Sammy D Home?

Really?!

If true, that would make the Rams a very desirable landing place for Darnold.

Not sure what the Rams cap situation is (w/out Stafford) but a good front office can manage capanomics well.

and yah, I would rate McVey ahead of KOC as an offensive play caller (today).

The Rams have given Matthew Stafford’s agent permission to speak to other teams, per @TomPelissero . pic.twitter.com/y4gsSWFzjN

— Yahoo Sports (@YahooSports) February 22, 2025

purplefaithful wrote:
Really?!

If true, that would make the Rams a very desirable landing place for Darnold.

Not sure what the Rams cap situation is (w/out Stafford) but a good front office can manage capanomics well.

Just heard it on NFL radio. I guarantee Sammy is ending up there. Then it’ll be:

StickierBuns wrote:

lmao, and I thought MB was bad!  ;)

Rams and Darnold make perfect sense. I think I started a thread on that a few days ago.....

Oh, I can be completely vindictive  ;)

What am I missing here? Why isn't Stafford happy?

StickierBuns wrote:
Rams and Darnold make perfect sense. 

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Just heard it on NFL radio. I guarantee Sammy is ending up there. Then it’ll be:

lmao, and I thought MB was bad!  ;)

Rams and Darnold make perfect sense. I think I started a thread on that a few days ago.....

Echoing reporting from @TomPelissero: The #Rams have given permission for Matthew Stafford’s agent to speak with other teams about his value. This is not a trade request.

Instead, the Rams and Stafford can gain a better understanding of his value outside the team, potentially… pic.twitter.com/ouYiIQtcr9

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) February 22, 2025

Ok. Sure.

Stafford's going to get a lot of attention from teams who feel their team is pretty good, but need a bridge before starting over at QB...or one to help them develop a QB who needs more time (Richardson?). So, the Steelers and Colts are the two most likely destinations IMO.

I also agree that the Rams would be the perfect place for Sam and that this has the potential for an egg facial for Kwesi. Just not sure if the Rams can make the money work.

StickierBuns wrote:

I just don't think Stafford will garner much out there in the wild. He's 37 years old and a playoff team has just decided to let their QB 'see what he's worth out there'. lol, yeah so normal. The more I look at this, the more I'm like why would the Rams do this? His QB rating last year was the best he's had since 2021. Completion percentage better than last year. So the Rams would have to eat some of his contact in a trade, that's a given as he's untradeable with that current contract. AND pay Darnold $45 million for this upcoming year PLUS the signing bonus?? Does any of that make sense?

I have no idea either. It seems like he's got a great situation in L.A.

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Ok. Sure.

I just don't think Stafford will garner much out there in the wild. He's 37 years old and a playoff team has just decided to let their QB 'see what he's worth out there'. lol, yeah so normal. [b]The more I look at this[/b], the more I'm like why would the Rams do this? His QB rating last year was the best he's had since 2021. Completion percentage better than last year. So the Rams would have to eat some of his contact in a trade, that's a given as he's untradeable with that current contract. AND pay Darnold $45 million for this upcoming year PLUS the signing bonus?? Does any of that make sense?

Stafford isn't going anywhere.

Stafford for darnold both have about the same worth on the open market

StickierBuns wrote:

Agreed. Who is going to move the needle more than Stafford for the Rams?? Darnold? Rodgers? Absolutely not. It doesn't make any sense.

Stafford's been wanting a new contract for over a year. The Rams don't want to commit long term to a 37 year old QB. Is it possible they settle their differences and Stafford comes back to the Rams? Of course. But I wouldn't count on it. Rams have a young core and don't want their elderly to hobble the team's future the way Brees did with the Saints. 

What will they do at QB? No idea. But Darnold makes a lot of sense for them.

My guess is Stafford will be back. They aren't that far off from the tippy top so downgrading at QB is risky, even to get younger.

BUT... This is potentially great news for us. The Rams are one of the teams I'd have the most confidence in that KAM can achieve a sign and trade. A homecoming for Samuel and some compensation for us sounds good to me.

I had not heard Stafford was Jonesing for a newer contract till now...

That COULD be a reason for separation...I guess I would be surprised if he didnt finish his career there.

comet52 wrote:
Unhappy wife, unhappy life?

I have no idea either.  It seems like he's got a great situation in L.A.

Wonder who she’ll bang if things don’t work out  :D

purplefaithful wrote:
I had not heard Stafford was Jonesing for a newer contract till now...

That COULD be a reason for separation...I guess I would be surprised if he didnt finish his career there.

Grossly underpaid and no guaranteed money. Bad combination.

Matt is starting to get some grey in that beard...Him and Rogers both.

purplefaithful wrote:
Matt is starting to get some grey in that beard...Him and Rogers both.

Chicks dig the long ball and greybeards. I have data.

Stafford isn't going anywhere.

Agreed. Who is going to move the needle more than Stafford for the Rams?? Darnold? Rodgers? Absolutely not. It doesn't make any sense.

Not a fan of this new trend where a player and team are negotiating an extension/restructure and the team leaks they have granted the player permission to seek a trade. When the player hasn't actually asked for a trade. Then a few days later leak what the player is looking for, or an inflated number. Teams claim this is so a player can test the market and figure out his worth. This is simply the FO trying to save face with the fanbase and make it look like their hands were tied. Many fans are too lazy to read beyond the headline and assume its a player requesting a trade, which is going to make most fans turn on a player.