“Usually another team who gets into that more serious level usually drafts that player earlier than we (would),” Snead added. It’s possible that the level of quarterbacking in this draft creates a situation where the Rams are comfortable with someone at 26th overall — that depends both on who is there and what grades they have on the middle-of-class quarterbacks — but it doesn’t seem like it will be the club’s priority this offseason despite Matthew Stafford entering his age-37 season. Snead noted that the Rams keeping Stafford means the club are in a “win-now” scenario.

McVay says Stafford, 37, isn’t worried about the possibility of the team investing into a quarterback of the future. McVay didn’t mince words about his desire to retain Stafford as the team’s QB1 as long as he desires to play, but also said he wants to ensure he has somebody in place when Stafford is no longer “leading the way.” What that looks like is anybody’s guess, but it sounds like the Rams will pull the trigger on a young signal-caller if they think they’ve pinpointed a prospect who can lead them into the future.

McVay said he expects to have a similar conversation with Stafford next season, while adding he wants Stafford to remain with the team as long as he’s interested in playing. We still don’t know the exact financial terms of Stafford’s re-worked deal, but it sounds like the team will only look to satisfy his contract demands for this season, with plans to make sure he’s financially set in 2026 if he opts to return for another season.

A deal is not yet finalized but should be soon. After field offers from both the Giants and Raiders that could have netted him anywhere from $90-$100 million in guaranteed money on top of whatever base salary he may have received. Financially speaking, Stafford leaving for the Giants and Raiders would have made a lot of sense, but from a competitive standpoint, his best chance at winning was always going to be with the Rams. Stafford has steadily declined over each of the last two seasons, but has benefitted from playing in offensive mastermind Sean McVay’s offense while also having one of the league’s top young receivers in Puka Nacua. Stafford will be 37 at the start of next season and is currently under contract through 2026. It wouldn’t be surprising if the Rams re-worked the final two years of his current contract, which would open him up to free agency in 2027.