Random Ramsdom: Florio floats Matthew Stafford for Sam Darnold trade proposal

Los Angeles Rams News and Links for 10/22/24

Should the Rams trade Matthew Stafford to the Vikings for Sam Darnold? Probably not. But Mike Florio expressed that the Vikings should consider the possibility on his show Pro Football Talk.

Mike Florio has a bold suggestion for the Vikings roster (vikingswire)

“Florio believes, that if the Vikings drop two straight games, Minnesota should consider trading for Los Angeles Rams’ Matthew Stafford.

“If, for example, the Jets provided a blueprint for making Sam Darnold look mortal, the Vikings would be wise (if they lose to the Lions and then to Stafford’s Rams) to at least entertain the possibility of an upgrade,” Florio said. “(Coincidentally, Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell and Stafford worked together for a year in L.A. And they both won a Super Bowl ring for their efforts.)”

Vikings Nopedy Nopes: Matthew Stafford in Purple, T.J. Hockenson’s Return, Sam Darnold’s Hopes (vikingsterritory.com)

“Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio insinuated last weekend that Minnesota could or should swing a trade with the Los Angeles Rams for quarterback Matthew Stafford.

He explained: “If, for example, the Jets provided a blueprint for making Sam Darnold look mortal, the Vikings would be wise (if they lose to the Lions and then to Stafford’s Rams) to at least entertain the possibility of an upgrade. (Coincidentally, Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell and Stafford worked together for a year in L.A. And they both won a Super Bowl ring for their efforts.)”

Florio mentioned an injury angle, too, “It’s more likely that the destination will be driven by injury. We’ve got four more weekends of football before the window closes. One season-ending injury is all it takes for Stafford to have a new home. And for the Rams to get a nice return,” he wrote. “In 2011, the Bengals and quarterback Carson Palmer were at impasse. Two days before the trade deadline, Raiders quarterback Jason Campbell suffered a broken collarbone. That sparked a Palmer trade to Oakland.”

Matthew Stafford discusses role of Rams defense in win over Raiders, getting Cooper Kupp back & preparation for Vikings (therams.com)

“Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford talks about the team’s strong defensive performance that led to win over the Las Vegas Raiders, what challenge the Raiders defense presented, and preparing for a quick turnaround with the Minnesota Vikings coming to SoFi Stadium on Thursday.”