2024 and beyond

[Merlin]

Only way we're a legit contender next year is if Stafford is our QB. I say that because...

1. Moving on from him and going to get another vet QB would mean the rest of the roster isn't good enough. We paid his ass. That means he is the bridge QB to whoever is next in a year or two.

2. If we start a rook QB we're gonna lose too many to be a contender as he learns on the job.

Rams aren't stupid. They have their issues of course but they are smarter than most other orgs. But they have painted themselves into a corner with Stafford so the solution is clear and rather simple: fix the OL and draft QBs while Stafford wins us games and hopefully regains his previous form.

 

[Kupped]

Only way we're a legit contender next year is if Stafford is our QB. I say that because...

1. Moving on from him and going to get another vet QB would mean the rest of the roster isn't good enough. We paid his ass. That means he is the bridge QB to whoever is next in a year or two.

2. If we start a rook QB we're gonna lose too many to be a contender as he learns on the job.

Rams aren't stupid. They have their issues of course but they are smarter than most other orgs. But they have painted themselves into a corner with Stafford so the solution is clear and rather simple: fix the OL and draft QBs while Stafford wins us games and hopefully regains his previous form.

I agree 100% on your timeline.

 

[HitStick]

Only way we're a legit contender next year is if Stafford is our QB. I say that because...

1. Moving on from him and going to get another vet QB would mean the rest of the roster isn't good enough. We paid his ass. That means he is the bridge QB to whoever is next in a year or two.

2. If we start a rook QB we're gonna lose too many to be a contender as he learns on the job.

Rams aren't stupid. They have their issues of course but they are smarter than most other orgs. But they have painted themselves into a corner with Stafford so the solution is clear and rather simple: fix the OL and draft QBs while Stafford wins us games and hopefully regains his previous form.

That’s not always the case. You build a strong enough team and a rookie just needs to manage. Just look at Brock Purdy. He’s not that great, but his team is. You build a team like that, you can win with anyone

 

[Merlin]

That’s not always the case. You build a strong enough team and a rookie just needs to manage. Just look at Brock Purdy. He’s not that great, but his team is. You build a team like that, you can win with anyone

How many teams have won it all with a rook QB. I can recall Marino losing the SB his rookie season but few others have ever gotten close.

This organization isn't planning on getting to the playoffs as a destination. It's about contending, i.e. having a real shot to win it all. Fix the OL and we have that with Stafford at QB. Put a rook behind Center and we don't.

 

[dieterbrock]

How many teams have won it all with a rook QB. I can recall Marino losing the SB his rookie season but few others have ever gotten close.

Was Marino’s 2nd season when the Dolphins made it to the SB

 

[Merlin]

Almost looked that up. Whoops.

 

[Tumak61]

We need a QB who can stay in the lineup. Doesn't have to be a rook, but it's not Stafford anymore.

 

[HitStick]

How many teams have won it all with a rook QB. I can recall Marino losing the SB his rookie season but few others have ever gotten close.

This organization isn't planning on getting to the playoffs as a destination. It's about contending, i.e. having a real shot to win it all. Fix the OL and we have that with Stafford at QB. Put a rook behind Center and we don't.

We’re not getting to the Super Bowl with this version of Stafford. Might as well get a rookie some experience for a Super Bowl push in 25

 

[dieterbrock]

Almost looked that up. Whoops.

Just backing up your point there brudda.
I don’t think a rookie has ever started a SB game

 

[Merlin]

We’re not getting to the Super Bowl with this version of Stafford. Might as well get a rookie some experience for a Super Bowl push in 25

I don't think we can say that. He's got his issues but when he's locked in mentally with solid protections he is something special. Key is getting him back to that point or at the very least getting the most from our investment in him. And meanwhile hedge our bets by drafting QBs.

 

[HitStick]

I don't think we can say that. He's got his issues but when he's locked in mentally with solid protections he is something special. Key is getting him back to that point or at the very least getting the most from our investment in him. And meanwhile hedge our bets by drafting QBs.

How many players come back from two down seasons tho?

 

[Merlin]

How many players come back from two down seasons tho?

You asked the question. Look it up and make an argument out of it. I'll be over here in the kitchen making chicken salad out of the chicken shit.

 

[dieterbrock]

How many players come back from two down seasons tho?

Kurt Warner?
Was more like 5/6 down seasons though

 

[Corbin]

How many teams have won it all with a rook QB. I can recall Marino losing the SB his rookie season but few others have ever gotten close.

This organization isn't planning on getting to the playoffs as a destination. It's about contending, i.e. having a real shot to win it all. Fix the OL and we have that with Stafford at QB. Put a rook behind Center and we don't.

Big Bens rookie season.

 

[Merlin]

Big Bens rookie season.

Damn you.

 

[Corbin]

Damn you.

Ohhh I lied that was his second year I just looked it up.

 

[Merlin]

Obviously I'm too irritated tonight to use google.