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Headslap75
So if I understand correctly he is under contract for two years...the Rams wanted to extend to make it more Cap friendly deal to which he declined.

So the dilemma becomes if Stafford performs to a standard we all hope for in the next 2 seasons
We are going to be at the crossroads or decision of ponying up for a high dollar now 35 yr old QB
or start over.....it will be interesting to see how this all plays out

I just struggle with the fact that we are giving all this draft capital for a possible 2 year rental ....that can't be the plan can it?

A couple of thoughts:

1. I've linked the Sam Farmer comment suggesting that the Rams unsuccessfully tried to extend Stafford's contract. If true, I'm wondering if the two sides could revisit the issue prior to FA. It looks like this deal came together over a 48 - 72-hour period and I wouldn't blame him (or his representative) for wanting to wait until the dust settles a bit from the trade before tinkering with his contract.

2. I believe the Packer playoff defeat clarified to the Rams just how important Aaron Donald is to the team. I suspect the team believes that, minus more injuries, they have two (maybe three) prime years left out of him. Same goes for Woods (age) and Kupp (injury history). Ramsey is also in his prime.

I think it's clear that the Rams feel that Goff wasn't going to be able to take them back to the Super Bowl during this window and they paid through the nose for someone they believe can.

3. If Stafford prefers to discuss extension after his current contract is up (and he plays well), then you're right...the Rams will have a decision to make. Who knows, maybe they draft a developmental QB in the mid-rounds this year. I'll wait until 2023 to be concerned with 2023.