I’ve not seen anything from him saying anything more than playing another year since ‘22 after his neck issue.
This was all based on memory but I just searched and found this 8/12/24 article.
Hopes and thinks are a commitment. He's never said outright he'll play out his contract nor has he looked for an extension just more guarantees, without guarantees of his own.
Agreed on no commitment. Nevertheless, there is no evidence from Stafford that he's thinking about retiring soon. That's how this little sub-topic got started.
No evidence and no commitment so nothing really to make us lean one way or another. You're pushing the thought that because it's what you want to believe.
No! A person's statement is evidence. I'm pushing the idea that he may play 3-4 more years because he directly said "I want to play 3-4 more years."
He may suffer a serious injury at his age and then he is done. And it's not a stretch. Achillies go at his age, especially for QB's. Look at Rodgers, Cousins, Watson, Marino, and Testaverde to name a few high profile ones.
www.theinjuryexpertz.com
I get the sentiment. Since we have Garropolo, my preference is that we forego a QB swing this year and wait until a stronger QB draft next year.He may suffer a serious injury at his age and then he is done. And it's not a stretch. Achillies go at his age, especially for QB's. Look at Rodgers, Cousins, Watson, Marino, and Testaverde to name a few high profile ones.
I hope he is doing some sort of preventive exercise regiment for such an injury. And that says nothing about a back injury, a concussion, etc... sure any player can suffer an injury, but at 37 it's much more likley to end a career.
We need to take a swing at QB this year if possible.
History of Achilles Tears in NFL Quarterbacks | Recovery Journeys
Explore the history of Achilles tears in NFL QBs, their recovery journeys, and advancements in medical treatment that help them return to the field.
He may suffer a serious injury at his age and then he is done. And it's not a stretch. Achillies go at his age, especially for QB's. Look at Rodgers, Cousins, Watson, Marino, and Testaverde to name a few high profile ones.
I hope he is doing some sort of preventive exercise regiment for such an injury. And that says nothing about a back injury, a concussion, etc... sure any player can suffer an injury, but at 37 it's much more likley to end a career.
We need to take a swing at QB this year if possible.
History of Achilles Tears in NFL Quarterbacks | Recovery Journeys
Explore the history of Achilles tears in NFL QBs, their recovery journeys, and advancements in medical treatment that help them return to the field.
Of course, if the Rams have the success we suspect they might have, picking at the bottom of the round won't ensure access to a better option at QB even in a stronger QB class.
That’s what I’m thinking. If someone is there that they like, even if it’s a lesser like than what MIGHT be available next year, I’m guessing they take him.
I'm assuming they pick #32 next year. That's not much different than #26 this year.
Trade back in a heartbeat. Dart ain't worth it to me plus teams give up a lot to make moves for QBs.
Don't you have to move to make the pic tho? That's really why I'm not sure lol
The kicker is how long do the Rams view him as a viable option because I'd think they'd want to move off of him prior to the wheels falling off a bit which is likely to happen sooner than later. Not saying he's there but he ain't no spring chicken.
