We’ve now had a couple of days to get over our initial reactions to the Matthew Stafford trade that netted the Detroit Lions Jared Goff, and the Rams’ 2021 third-round pick, and first rounders in both 2022 and 2023. Fans and analysts alike rushed out their immediate reactions, grades and winners.
But now is the time for a little more honest reflection and analysis over short-term feelings and instincts. Over the past couple days, the analytics football community has put in their two cents, and while most agree we won’t be able to truly judge this trade until a couple years pass, they’ve also brought up some very interesting points to consider.