Stafford for Goff and more...

[papillon]

Seems to me this is a one sided trade but I guess Stafford could take the Rams to the Super Bowl...

The Rams get Stafford
The Lions get Goff, First in 2022, First in 2023 and a 3rd in 2021, you should be able to build a team with that bounty of picks pus your own.

https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/30808788/detroit-lions-dealing-matthew-stafford-los-angeles-rams-jared-goff-picks-sources-say

Pappy

[Steel Maniac]

The Lions taking on Geoff’s contract was a lot thou but like you said, they can parlay those two first rounders into a lot of picks by trading down.

[SteelBucks]

My first reaction is the Lions won this one. They get Goff and a ton of high picks for Stafford?! I’m liking this if I’m a Lions fan because it opens up a lot of interesting possibilities.

[SteelBucks]

My first reaction is the Lions won this one. They get Goff and a ton of high picks for Stafford?! I’m liking this if I’m a Lions fan because it opens up a lot of interesting possibilities.

And to add, the NFL Network was just thinking out loud about the possibilities. One mentioned the Steelers could move up to the Lions pick to select a QB. This isn’t happening but the Planet here would meltdown with that trade. Some would love it, some would hate it. LOL

[whisper]

My first reaction is the Lions won this one. They get Goff and a ton of high picks for Stafford?! I’m liking this if I’m a Lions fan because it opens up a lot of interesting possibilities.

This could be one of those deals that works out for both. Rams are pushing their chips in. I like it.

[Iron City Inc.]

This could be one of those deals that works out for both. Rams are pushing their chips in. I like it.

Looks that way to me too. Rams are contenders now so the window is next few years. Upgrade and gamble a few future picks to win it all. Why not.
Lions with a tear down rebuild move for the future. Also why not. Plenty of ammo to begin the rebuild with their new coach. Takes stones to make a move like that you have to give them credit. MS asking out helped it but good for them.

[steeler_george]

I don't get this trade...
That is a hell a lot of draft capital to give up for a QB who is injury pron.

The Rams are worst shape than us with their cap, I wonder if they are better off now under the cap without Goeff.

Maybe the Rams are banking on a strong D, good running game, and a steady QB is the recipe to win the SB ( sounds like the Bucs, or us)
I am I wrong to compare the Rams to us again, or this the right path with Ben leading us.

I wonder how this changes the draft, does Detroit still look to draft a QB now? WR and OL sound like their best bets.

[Oviedo]

Losers in this are the Texans. They are going to hold on to Watson who clearly doesn't want to be there and end up having to trade him for half his value. The texans could have been on the winning end of a Goff trade. Houston may be the worst run team in the NFL surpassing the WFT

[steeler_george]

Losers in this are the Texans. They are going to hold on to Watson who clearly doesn't want to be there and end up having to trade him for half his value. The texans could have been on the winning end of a Goff trade. Houston may be the worst run team in the NFL surpassing the WFT

Are you sure about that, sounds like INDY might be the biggest losers.

Stafford would of looked good there, Goeff might of even fit in there.

Clear path for Wentz to Indy now?

[Oviedo]

Are you sure about that, sounds like INDY might be the biggest losers.

Stafford would of looked good there, Goeff might of even fit in there.

Clear path for Wentz to Indy now?

But Houston still is in a box with a problem and no plan. Sure, they can force Watson to stay and play but how happy will he be and the players will likely get ticked at management if they play hard ball.

[feltdizz]

Losers in this are the Texans. They are going to hold on to Watson who clearly doesn't want to be there and end up having to trade him for half his value. The texans could have been on the winning end of a Goff trade. Houston may be the worst run team in the NFL surpassing the WFT

Houston should shake down the Jags for the first pick this year... Trevor Lawrence.

I think the Rams got the best out of this deal as long as Stafford stays upright. Goff wasn’t anything special. This gives the Rams a window to compete for a SB.

You can give Detroit all the picks. in the first round and they will struggle to make something happen. That team is cursed.

[BURGH86STEEL]

It seems the Rams gave up to much.

[Northern_Blitz]

The Lions taking on Geoff’s contract was a lot thou but like you said, they can parlay those two first rounders into a lot of picks by trading down.

Do you think it was worth it for the Rams to give up so many assets attaining Goff and then give up more assets getting rid of him?

I feel like you've been a big proponent of following the Rams model and I wonder if this changes your mind?

[steeler_george]

Do you think it was worth it for the Rams to give up so many assets attaining Goff and then give up more assets getting rid of him?

I feel like you've been a big proponent of following the Rams model and I wonder if this changes your mind?

The thing is we have that or comparable QB now, Rams didn't.
We ae not that far back... get our line to hold longer than 3 seconds, just gain freaking 1 yard when need be, get an RB who has burst, explosion, and isn't slow through the hole, and keep that D solid and stronger.

[steeler_fan_in_t.o.]

This deal was not about trading one QB for another and then equalizing with draft picks. This deal - for the Rams - was about getting out from under a contract with still plenty of guaranteed money for Goff. I believe that he is still owed over $40M in guarantees from whoever is his last employer of record. Probably one of those first rounders was given to offset that commitment.

Think of it as Stafford for a third in 2021 and first in 2022.
Then, Rams say "please take Goff and his contract off our hands. We'll give you a first rounder in 2023 if you do".