Former Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford could be in line for a big move if he leaves the Los Angeles Rams, according to an expert.<\/p>\n
Matthew Stafford, the former Detroit Lions quarterback, is one of the most talked-about players early in the NFL offseason now that the Los Angeles Rams have given him and his agent permission to speak with other teams in need of a veteran quarterback.<\/p>\n
Stafford has had great success with the Rams over the past three years, including leading them to a Super Bowl win in February 2022. However, at 37 years old, he\u2019s getting up there in age for a quarterback, and with star wide receiver Cooper Kupp likely on his way out, Stafford may be considering his options elsewhere.<\/p>\n
NFL analyst Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated reports that four teams are targeting Stafford, and they may be prepared to offer significant contracts to acquire him.<\/p>\n
In a February 24 piece for Sports Illustrated, Breer notes that it will take some effort to \u201cput this whole thing back together\u201d for Stafford and the Rams. He adds that the Rams are \u201cworking with a quarterback who knows his value to other teams,\u201d which could signal that Stafford is on his way out.<\/p>\n
Breer also mentions four teams that are reportedly \u201cin the running\u201d for Stafford: the New York Giants, Cleveland Browns, Pittsburgh Steelers, and Las Vegas Raiders. However, other teams have shown interest as well, Breer says.<\/p>\n
Ultimately, the decision will come down to money. Breer points out that the Rams\u2019 willingness to part with Stafford is unclear. With quarterbacks\u2019 salaries rising each season, Breer believes Stafford \u201cshould be among the nine quarterbacks now earning over $50 million annually.\u201d Therefore, Stafford is set for a massive payday.<\/p>\n
Breer questions whether the Rams would accept a first-round pick for Stafford and whether the teams mentioned would still be willing to make a deal with that hefty price tag.<\/p>\n
While many questions remain, one thing is certain: Stafford is in line for a lucrative deal. He signed an extension with the Rams last season, but Breer refers to it as merely a \u201cBand-Aid,\u201d and it\u2019s \u201cunlikely\u201d Stafford will accept a reduced salary in future years.<\/p>\n
Regarding the Giants and Stafford, ESPN\u2019s Jordan Raanan sees both advantages and disadvantages to this potential pairing.<\/p>\n
\u201cStafford is one option, though not the quarterback of the future that owner John Mara said the team needed after the season,\u201d Raanan explains. \u201cStafford is 37, but he could help the team be more competitive right away.\u201d<\/p>\n
He added, \u201cThis move could ease some pressure on general manager Joe Schoen and head coach Brian Daboll, who are under pressure to deliver results next season.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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