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Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay has made it clear how rough the 2022 season was for him and his team. A year removed from winning the Super Bowl over the Cincinnati Bengals, the Rams stumbled to a 5-12 record after injuries to multiple stars doomed the 2022 season from early on. McVay, who […]

Cooper Kupp has pretty much always been a stalwart for your fantasy football team ever since being drafted in 2017. But his 2021 performance is one for the record books, marks that likely even he won’t be able to touch. 145 receptions, 1,947 receiving yards, and 16 touchdowns came close to setting historical marks across […]

The Los Angeles Rams won the Super Bowl in 2022 behind the golden right arm of Matthew Stafford and the incredible route running of Cooper Kupp, among other star players. Sony Michel, the former Georgia Bulldog and first round pick, was also on the team’s roster at the time. The star receiver Kupp is back […]

Although the trade market was hot for Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford during the offseason, the team was in “unanimous agreement” to keep him for at least one more season, head coach Sean McVay confirmed this week. “There was a consistent and unanimous dialogue and understanding,” McVay said after the team went through its […]

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford is feeling great again. The veteran signal-caller spoke to reporters Wednesday and revealed that he’s in much better shape today than when he was in the 2022 offseason. That’s already good news for the Rams, who are looking to benefit from a bounce-back performance this year from Stafford, who […]

The Los Angeles Rams say not so fast. The Rams are pushing back against a report from Fox Sports’ Colin Cowherd that suggested the team attempted to get star quarterback Matthew Stafford to restructure his contract this offseason- and he didn’t comply. Los Angeles COO Kevin Demoff flat-out denied that a restructure attempt- or discussions […]

Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams got off to a great start together that culminated in the Rams winning a Super Bowl in 2021. However, it appears the honeymoon period between the two is over, as Stafford reportedly declined the Rams request to restructure the deal for the aging quarterback, reports ProFootballTalk’s Mike Florio. […]

It’s no secret that the 2022 season was frustrating for many members of the Los Angeles Rams organization. The team had the worst-ever season for a defending Super Bowl champion and everything that could have gone wrong did. With the start of a new season approaching, apparently some frustration has leaked into the offseason. That […]

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy is still earning praise for his unprecedented rookie season. After going from Mr. Irrelevant to leading the San Francisco 49ers to the NFC Championship Game, Purdy understandably made headlines for his Cinderella story. The latest is ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith naming Purdy the second best quarterback in the NFC, […]

The Los Angeles Rams are in a competitive rebuild after successfully selling out for the Super Bowl LVI crown in front of the home crowd at SoFi Stadium. They were plagued by injuries and departures in free agency last year, but the Rams are rebuilding the right way through the draft with young talent. After […]

As the Los Angeles Rams head toward the 2023 NFL season, Matthew Stafford is getting back in the groove after a disappointing 2022 campaign. And during Rams minicamp, the Super Bowl-winning quarterback is feeling surpassingly “confident” about a wide receiver not named Cooper Kupp. After a productive Rams minicamp, Matthew Stafford is feeling good about […]

Coming off of their Super Bowl conquest, the Los Angeles Rams had to prepare for the following season with starting quarterback Matthew Stafford injured. The veteran QB had an injured elbow, which limited his offseason practice and led to a very disappointing season. This offseason, Stafford is more able to practice with the Rams and […]

The Los Angeles Rams 2023 minicamp is already proving to be a showcase for returning quarterback Matthew Stafford. On Tuesday, Stafford, Cooper Kupp, and cornerback Derion Kendrick are among those who stood out. Stafford reportedly made strong throws during redzone work, while Kupp was given an increased workload. Head Coach Sean McVay and company are […]

The Los Angeles Rams were sacked 59 times last season, third most in the NFL. Quarterback Matthew Stafford took plenty of hits as a result, and ended up on injured reserve. Now, Stafford is back, and he’s bringing additional weapons with him. In the trenches, the Rams are expected to receive a boost with the […]

Last season’s 5-12 record was a disaster for Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams, especially coming off of a Super Bowl victory. The team struggled down the stretch as Stafford missed seven games due to a spinal contusion. Now healthy, Stafford says he feels refreshed, allowing the team to focus on upcoming challenges in […]

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Van Jefferson is thrilled over the prospect of seeing quarterback Matthew Stafford healthy and ready to give offseason training a full go. Via Coral Smith of NFL.com: “Oh yeah, I think that makes a huge difference,” Jefferson said. “I think (it does) for all the guys that are out there […]

Stetson Bennett is only 25-years old. In the real world, he’s considered a young man. However, he was unquestionably on the older side during his career in college with Georgia football. Bennett faced plenty of “old” jokes during his time in college, and the jokes are continuing to follow Bennett after he was selected by the […]

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford sounds ready for a rebound season in his return from injury. Taking part in offseason workouts, Stafford has some newfound confidence as he gets back to a full bill of health. “I’m not 25, but I definitely feel good,” Stafford said. Stafford said he was ready to get back […]

Heading into the 2022 campaign, Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams were looking to once again compete to take home the Super Bowl. Instead, one year after winning it all, they failed to make the playoffs, finishing third in the NFC South with a 5-12 record. Matthew Stafford himself struggled to find success. He […]

Following a Super Bowl run in 2021, many believed that Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams would be prepared to make another run in 2022. Unfortunately, the season did not go to plan. Led by head coach Sean McVay, the Rams finished the 2022 campaign with a 5-12 record and a third-place finish in […]

For all but nine games this past season, Sean McVay and the Los Angeles Rams were without their starting quarterback in Matthew Stafford. As the Rams look towards the upcoming season, McVay is preparing to have Stafford back under center. Stafford saw his season end due to a brutal spinal cord contusion. But after taking […]

The Los Angeles Rams general manager Les Snead made it clear that quarterback Matthew Stafford was one of the team’s ‘pillars’ moving forward, indicating that a trade was not going to happen, despite NFL rumors suggesting otherwise. But what if that wasn’t always the Rams’ stance? Just as Stafford’s 2023 and 2024 salaries became fully […]

Los Angeles Rams general manager Les Snead gave a crucial update on quarterback Matthew Stafford’s future with the team on Thursday. “We’re going to definitely rely on Matthew, he’s definitely one of our pillars.” Snead said, via the Athletic Rams staff writer Jourdan Rodrigue. “He’s definitely someone we’re going to rely on … as we remodel this.” […]

The Los Angeles Rams have made quarterback Matthew Stafford available in a trade, according to former Cleveland Browns general manager Michael Lombardi, who was very fired up about it on the Pat McAfee Show. “He’s got $57 million coming to him no matter what, the Rams, what are they going to do,” Michael Lombardi said […]

Despite missing eight games with a spinal cord contusion last season, Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford said there were no concerns about an early retirement. But scuttlebutt from this past weekend’s NFL Combine suggests differently. The buzz around Stafford is not good and the expectation he will return for the 2023-24 season is premature […]

Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams struggled mightily throughout the 2022 season, with injuries to the QB and multiple players not helping at all as they missed the postseason and the chance to defend their Super Bowl title. Clearly, however, the arduous campaign lit a fire inside Stafford and co. Stafford’s wife, Kelly, revealed […]

The 2022 season wasn’t a very good one for Mike LaFleur, who got the short end of the stick when it came to working with Zach Wilson and the New York Jets. LaFleur simply couldn’t do anything to solve Wilson’s struggles, and he was ultimately fired from the team’s offensive coordinator role at the end […]

Winning a Super Bowl is the pinnacle of the NFL. Aside from the bonuses that comes with a title, accomplishing this feat cements the legacies of the best football players in history. Although some players win with their original teams, that isn’t always the case. In fact, there are a handful of players who just […]

The Los Angeles Rams have made an important contract move with Super Bowl-winning quarterback Matthew Stafford after head coach Sean McVay opted to return for the 2023 season. The Rams are expected to pick up Stafford’s 2023 option bonus and his 2024 salary, contract numbers that will pay the star quarterback a combined $62 million […]

Prior to Stetson Bennett Georgia taking on Max Duggan and TCU in Monday night’s National Championship, Bennett earned high praise from a former Bulldogs QB1. Current Los Angeles Rams quarterback and former Georgia QB1 Matthew Stafford appeared on ESPN’s College GameDay prior to the game. While on the show, he took the time to speak […]

Sean McVay’s future is the biggest storyline in Hollywood at the moment, as the Los Angeles Rams head coach reportedly is uncertain about returning to the sidelines in 2023- and beyond. Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford, who has faced questions about his own future, was asked about McVay’s, and the effect it might have on his […]

The 2022 season has been a nightmare for the defending Super Bowl champion Los Angeles Rams, who are on their way to missing the playoffs. As for Matthew Stafford, his campaign is already over after suffering a season-ending neck injury, limiting him to just nine games. At 34 years old, rumors are swirling around that […]

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay shared a crucial update on injured QB Matthew Stafford, per Jourdan Rodrigue. “Sean McVay says as far as he as aware, Matthew Stafford will not need any sort of procedure as he recovers from a spinal cord contusion. Reiterates he expects Stafford to have a healthy off-season,” Rodrigue […]

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford has been ruled out for likely the season with a neck injury. Now, one NFL is claiming there’s a chance Stafford doesn’t return for the Rams at any point in the 2023 season. Michael Lombardi, former NFL executive and current sports media figure, recently spoke about Stafford’s health on […]

The Los Angeles Rams have claimed Baker Mayfield off waivers after his release from the Carolina Panthers, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. “The Rams now inherit the remaining $1.35 million on Mayfield’s contract. Mayfield is expected to fly to LA by tonight and could play Thursday night vs. the Raiders,” Schefter says, noting the team […]

The 2022 season is pretty much over for the Los Angeles Rams at this point, and it’s no surprise that people in the organization are already beginning to look towards 2023. One player who doesn’t really have any choice but to look ahead to the 2023 season is quarterback Matthew Stafford. Stafford was placed on […]

Matthew Stafford’s injury is worse than initially feared. Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay confirmed as much after their latest loss to the Seattle Seahawks. The Rams put their star QB on the injured reserve recently, saying that he is dealing with a neck issue. According to McVay, however, Stafford actually has a spinal […]

It’s official. The Los Angeles Rams now have the worst season ever for a defending Super Bowl champion after losing to the Seattle Seahawks in Week 13. The Rams made all sorts of ugly history on Sunday afternoon. They suffered their sixth straight loss in the 27-23 defeat to the Seahawks, marking the longest losing […]

The Los Angeles Rams are placing QB Matthew Stafford on the IR due to a neck injury, per NFL on Twitter. Stafford previously dealt with concussion concerns, but it is the neck injury that ultimately will keep him out of action for at least 4 games. And given the Rams’ lackluster overall 2022 performance, Stafford’s […]