I think that there will be untold subtle positive ripple effects from the Stafford addition.
The obvious ones are that the Ram deep passing game will be back and the entire playbook will once again be open.
But I also think many other more subtle ones will be helping the Rams in less obvious ways.
For example...
Stafford will read D’s better and faster which reduces stress on his OL. Might make his OL look better without requiring massive upgrades.
Play action will be improved which can only make Akers/Hendy even more effective.
Perhaps Stafford will be able to find success on more deep throws with our current WR’s, which means resources could be invested elsewhere.
I think that our TE’s will once again be a big part of this McVay/Stafford O.
Stafford excels at the pump fake and looking off Safeties which will further turbocharge our passing O. This one thing could be quite an improvement in effectiveness.
Stafford is unafraid to throw deep into contested catch situations which puts tremendous stress on secondaries, something that Goff pretty much stopped doing 2 years ago.
The ‘new’ Rams O under Stafford should improve the TOP battle even more, helping DC Morris even more and giving the D more rest.
Bottom line is that I think we’ll see a 30-32 ppg Ram O once more directed by Stafford. I’m sure that I don’t have to tell you how THAT improves chances for a deep playoff run.
