
Sources: Players text Stafford on Rams team-up
Shortly after the Rams agreed to acquire Matthew Stafford, the quarterback began receiving texts from players who wanted to come join him in Los Angeles, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Looks like they haven't revealed anyone else yetAnyone have paywall access? I see Marvin Jones - does it mention anyone else?
Looks like they haven't revealed anyone else yet
No way Megatron comes out of retirement to play under the coach that beat him out for Georgia high school player of the year back in '03.Maybe Megatron comes out of retirement for a shot at the SB.
Not seeing a paywall.
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Players text Matthew Stafford about joining him with Los Angeles Rams, sources say
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Adam SchefterESPN Senior Writer
Just as Tom Brady had lured free agents to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Matthew Stafford is expected to do the same for the Los Angeles Rams.
Shortly after the Rams and Detroit Lions agreed to a trade that would send Stafford out West, the quarterback began receiving texts from players who wanted to come join him in Los Angeles, per sources.
It is very similar to what happened last March, after Brady and the Bucs reached an agreement. Players began reaching out to Brady and the Buccaneers, expressing their interest in relocating to Tampa to be around a great quarterback and great weather. They wanted to be a part of an organization that has now become the first team in NFL history to play in a Super Bowl in its home stadium.
Stafford had a similar experience last weekend, and the Rams will try to become the second straight team to play in the Super Bowl in its home stadium. Super Bowl LVI will be held at SoFi Stadium.
One of those players expected to be interested in joining Stafford in Los Angeles is Lions wide receiver Marvin Jones Jr., per sources. Jones is scheduled to be a free agent this winter; he grew up in Fontana, California, and later attended Cal. The Rams and Jones seem like a natural fit even before free agency begins March 17.
There will be others as well. The Rams will have a recruiting advantage over some teams with the city they play in, the stadium they boast and the quarterback they have.
WR is that position where there I have a hard time with what direction they'll go.
If it were me I'd restructure both Woody and Kupp and draft speed at wideout. My three draft positions are C, WR, and Edge.
Rams would very likely still have to pay premium FA prices for any of Stafford's "friends" who want to come to LA if they haven't already received a big pay day prior in their career.
I'd look around for some of Stafford's older buddies who've already been paid and will play for a discount.
Who are those guys? Marvin Jones maybe, who's made $42m
Rams already has two well paid WR's. Rather spend that money in another area. Center, edge rusher or LB for instance.
Maybe Megatron comes out of retirement for a shot at the SB.
Golden Taint?
Ta te will never sign with us so long as Ramsey's on the team...unless you meant sarcasm?
EDIT: Stupid autocorrect. What if we draft a guy whose last name is T A T E?