01-31-2021, 01:48 PM
I get both sides of this trade.
The Rams had the best defense in the league by several metrics including points and yards. They allowed 4.6 yards per play. Only two other teams were below 5 (Washington and Pittsburgh both at 4.9ypp) and yet they never really had a chance in the playoffs because their offense wasn't good enough despite some decent skill position players.
The Rams feel like they have a SB window based on their defense, so they need an instant upgrade at QB. It's all in time.
Now Goff, when he was able to take advantage of Todd Gurley garnering defensive attention was a pretty solid system QB. Give him weapons and he can succeed. I would be perfectly willing to take a chance on him if I knew I was going to get him help in the form of some extra 1st round draft picks and Detroit already has some solid skill position players as well.
The Lions feel like they could build something and Goff is their bridge QB that could potentially grow back into a successful system QB.
Obviously I think the Rams gave up too much for Stafford, but the reasoning is sound and the success of the trade has nothing to do with what they gave up. It's all up to what they get out of Stafford. Does he make them a legitimate contender to lose to the Chiefs in near future Super Bowls?
The Rams had the best defense in the league by several metrics including points and yards. They allowed 4.6 yards per play. Only two other teams were below 5 (Washington and Pittsburgh both at 4.9ypp) and yet they never really had a chance in the playoffs because their offense wasn't good enough despite some decent skill position players.
The Rams feel like they have a SB window based on their defense, so they need an instant upgrade at QB. It's all in time.
Now Goff, when he was able to take advantage of Todd Gurley garnering defensive attention was a pretty solid system QB. Give him weapons and he can succeed. I would be perfectly willing to take a chance on him if I knew I was going to get him help in the form of some extra 1st round draft picks and Detroit already has some solid skill position players as well.
The Lions feel like they could build something and Goff is their bridge QB that could potentially grow back into a successful system QB.
Obviously I think the Rams gave up too much for Stafford, but the reasoning is sound and the success of the trade has nothing to do with what they gave up. It's all up to what they get out of Stafford. Does he make them a legitimate contender to lose to the Chiefs in near future Super Bowls?