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ESPN’s Adam Schefter detailed a scenario where the Rams could bring in Aaron Rodgers should they trade Matthew Stafford this offseason.
“(Matthew Stafford) is due $35 million this year, none of it is guaranteed. It’s up to those two sides to figure out a number that the Rams can live with, that Matthew Stafford is more comfortable with, that would enable him to continue and finish his NFL career with the Rams. … If the Rams couldn’t get a deal done with Stafford, if they decide to trade him––a lot of “if’s” involved––then Aaron Rodgers, in my mind, would be thrilled with the idea of going to Los Angeles. And the Rams could probably get him at a lower cost than it would be for Matthew Stafford,” Schefter said, via Karl Rasmussen.
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Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic mentions that the team’s situation involving QB Matthew Stafford and WR Cooper Kupp remains fluid, with no guarantee that Stafford will be back next season.
- Rodrigue reports that the two sides met before the Super Bowl but not much progress was made, as they plan to resume conversation in the coming weeks.
- For the Rams, Rodrigue points out that their most notable issue with the situation is not wanting to make a significant financial commitment to a veteran quarterback whose long-term future is uncertain amid a youthful roster built through the draft.
- Rodrigue says that the team must eventually secure a long-term quarterback who will grow with the roster and won’t prohibit any future contract extensions, yet the roster has proven they are ready to win in the playoffs and it would still make sense for them to retain Stafford.
- An anonymous NFC executive told Rodrigue that Stafford would be hard to replace at his current level, with an NFC coach adding that if the Rams keep him, they’re only avoiding finding their quarterback of the future for one year. Rodrigue adds the team has no backup plan in place with quarterbacks Jimmy Garoppolo and Stetson Bennett.
- Rodrigue reports that HC Sean McVay likes Garoppolo’s work ethic and understanding of the offense, which could see him become a bridge quarterback given that the team doesn’t pick until No. 26 in a draft that is seen as being thin at quarterback.
- When it comes to Kupp, Rodrigue notes that his triple crown and Super Bowl win have physically changed him and he has seen health issues since, missing four games this year due to an ankle injury.
- His health issues caused the team to pivot given that they ran much of their offense through him, and he was open about not being the No.1 receiver meaning there could be a trade scenario that unfolds.
- Rodrigue lists the Steelers, who inquired about him before the deadline, the Chiefs, or the Broncos as a team where he could see a higher volume of targets. He currently has a $7.5 million roster bonus...
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