"...what the Rams gave up for Goff they traded FIVE first rounders plus a 3rd to get Stafford.."
Five first rounders for Stafford AND five seasons of Goff (including one when they went to the Super Bowl) and future cap room/flexibility.
Don't overlook that last part. What's the value of having a 1st rounder but for locking up a (potential) good player at good cost? Well, getting out of $43 million in guarantees achieves something similar.
