Random Ramsdom: Rich Eisen doesn’t get why team would trade Stafford

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Rich Eisen was talking about the Matthew Stafford rumors and the fact that the Los Angeles Rams may want to move him when the host came his conclusion of, “I don’t get it.” Eisen more or less thinks L.A. was so close to beating the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFL Divisional Round with Stafford, so why move him?

L.A. could get younger at the quarterback position, Les Snead could recoup some draft capital, the Rams could save money and a number of other explanations are fair.

I get where Eisen is coming from, I get where the organization could be coming from, and I get the idea of Stafford wanting more security.

I am beyond curious to see how this all turns out.

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Rams grant QB Matthew Stafford’s camp permission to talk to other teams (nfl.com)

“The Los Angeles Rams have granted quarterback Matthew Stafford and his agent permission to talk to other teams about his market value, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero reported on Saturday.

By doing this, the Rams and Stafford can gain a better understanding of his worth, Rapoport added.

Stafford has a $49.7 million cap number in 2025, but the Rams can save $27 million by trading him as a post-June 1 transaction or $23 million by designating him a post-June 1 cut, per Over The Cap — although doing either would also incur a sizable amount of dead money over the next two years.”

ESPN: Teams ‘Skeptical’ Matthew Stafford Would Leave Rams amid Contract, Trade Rumors (bleacherreport)

“Fowler reported Monday on SportsCenter how Stafford and the Rams are open to continuing their partnership, though that requires a new contract. That’s not a deal-breaker for L.A., but it’s unclear how high general manager Les Snead is prepared to go.

Fowler went on to say that allowing Stafford’s agents to gauge his general market may not be a sign he’s going anywhere.

“So, if somebody comes with a big number and he gets that kind of feedback, takes it to the Rams, they might not want to match that, then that could lead to a million dominoes that would dominate this offseason,” the NFL insider said. “But as of now, cooler heads could prevail. Both sides do want to shake something out, and a lot of other teams I’ve talked to, including teams that need a quarterback, are skeptical that Stafford would leave the Rams.”

Random Ramdom Fandom: I Just Don’t Get Matthew Stafford Salary Dispute (By RamsFanSince51 on Feb 22, 2025)

“Someone please explain in it to me. Stafford demanded a rewrite of his contract last spring so that more of this 2024 salary would be guaranteed. He was accommodated by management. Now he is demanding that they do it again? What happens if the Rams just say no? He can’t play for another team, can he? Yes, he can walk, but that seems like a poor choice for a 37 year old quarterback. If a guy is good, why does he need a guarantee that the team will keep him? Most of the rest of the employed world works without guarantees. Why does he need them? True, he could be injured and his career is over, but if he doesn’t play because he dislikes his contract, it is also over. Oh, is it that they don’t want an unhappy player? At $50 million or whatever he gets per year, how can he be unhappy? And what about his team? It is sometimes reported that some quarterbacks have sacrified some potential pay so that a team could attract other good players. Am I seeing a little selfishness here on the part of Matthew Stafford?

Someone please enlighten me. Thanks!”

Hidden gem? A 6’4” 123 lb WR with sneaky speed and great hands (By CDNGolfer on Feb 24, 2025)

“Many thanks to Mr.Grisak for hooking me up with the link to these guys with the GPS metrics from the Senior Bowl. Hmmm not loading as a link. I’ll add it in the comments. The company is Zebra Technologies and they do all the GPS stuff for the NFL.

I went there looking for passing metrics on ball speed by individual QB’s, fascinating, and quickly went to the offensive speed charts. You can get all 4 days on a player or specifically game speed. The leading names stood out to me because I’d not looked any of them and then I landed on this guy. Isaac TeSlaa. Draft Buzz link also in the comments.

Some of their bullet points on him;

Super athletic – Made Bruce Feldman’s 2023 Freak’s List at #83. He Wrote: “ the 6-4, 216-pound senior has impressed his new coaches. TeSlaa has displayed good strength for a wideout (a 315-pound bench) to go with terrific athleticism (38-inch vertical jump and a 10-5 broad jump) and excellent size and reliable hands.”

Excellent size and length at 6’4” with a muscular 216-pound frame

Showcases good strength for a wideout, boasting a 315-pound bench press

Reliable hands catcher who plucks the ball away from his body and secures it through contact

Dominates in contested catch situations, using his length and leaping ability to high-point passes

TeSlaa’s raw tools and athletic prowess make him an intriguing developmental prospect at the next level. His imposing frame, vice-grip hands, and above-the-rim playing style suggest untapped potential as an X-receiver.

In the Senior Bowl, he had the second fastest top speed of the WR’s at 19.68 mph. For reference, Jack Bech came in at 18.55. He was second in both max acceleration and max deceleration, getting in and out of cuts I think but the last one, explosive efforts, he was head and shoulders above everyone with 63, Bech had 40 and was 3rd on that list.

He could easily be a hidden gem because he’s projected as a UDFA.

Highlights also in comments”