For years, the Rams have been riding with their ultimate duo: Sean McVay and Matthew Stafford. Ever since Stafford pulled up to LA, he and McVay have been locked in, cooking up a Super Bowl win and keeping the squad relevant even when things got messy. But let’s be real—this is the NFL, and nothing stays the same for long. With the offseason chaos in full swing and teams making desperate moves for QBs, people started speculating about Stafford’s future. And even juicier? Whether McVay was still all in on him.

Well, McVay just shut down all that noise. Talking to reporters, he straight-up said he’s been “sleeping better these last couple days” now that Stafford is officially locked in for another season. Translation? He never wanted to break up with his QB1. He’s relieved he didn’t have to. Yeah, Stafford’s not exactly a spring chicken, and injuries have been a thing, but McVay clearly thinks he’s still him. And let’s be real—when an offensive genius like McVay is backing you like that, it means something.

Stafford just gets McVay’s system, and that’s rare. Since landing in LA, he’s been slinging dimes and running the offense like it was built just for him. ‘Because, let’s be real, it kinda was.’ 2022 was an L with injuries. But in 2023, Stafford bounced back and carried the Rams to the playoffs with a roster that wasn’t even stacked. McVay is obsessed with stability at QB, and keeping Stafford locked in means the Rams actually have a shot at making waves in a loaded NFC.

Now that Stafford’s locked and loaded, the Rams can focus on stacking the squad around him. Puka Nacua was lowkey the steal of the century as a rookie, Cooper Kupp is still a certified beast when healthy, and Kyren Williams is a walking highlight reel out of the backfield. If they fix up the O-line and add some dawg energy to the defense, this team could be scary. McVay and Stafford are still running the show, and the Rams? Yeah, they’re not fading into irrelevance anytime soon.

Matthew Stafford said ‘nah’ to $100M and still secured the bag

The Raiders were down bad for Matthew Stafford. They pulled up with a fat offer—reportedly a two-year deal worth up to $100 million—thinking they had a shot. But Stafford? Bro, hit ‘em with a polite pass. The Giants were also lurking, hoping to make a move, but at the end of the day, Stafford wasn’t about to start over. Instead, he played it hella smart—used their interest to finesse a better deal with the Rams and kept it pushing.

If he really wanted out, it wouldn’t have been hard. A second-round pick was all it would’ve taken to get a deal done, meaning the Rams weren’t exactly begging him to stay. But Stafford wasn’t about to bounce just for the sake of it. He’s still locked in for two more years, making $27 million in 2025 and $31 million in 2026. And while we don’t have all the tea on his new deal yet, best believe LA threw him some extra cash to keep him happy.

With Jared Goff raking in a wild $53 million per year, Stafford had every reason to chase the bag. The Raiders were offering up to $50 million annually, so he was this close to Goff’s number—but probably didn’t quite hit it. Maybe the Rams tossed in some incentives, or maybe they hit him with some cap magic to boost his deal. Either way, Stafford made sure to finesse before locking back in with LA.

So, did Stafford just throw away $100M, or did he pull the ultimate power move? Honestly, it’s giving both. He stays in LA, doesn’t have to deal with learning a whole new system, and still gets the bag. Meanwhile, the Raiders and Giants are back in the trenches searching for a QB. Stafford played his cards right, secured his spot, and reminded everyone he’s still that guy.