The primary conversation surrounding the week at the NFL Combine will be what are the Los Angeles Rams going to do with quarterback Matthew Stafford. At this point, there are only two paths forward — either extend him and give him a pay raise with more guaranteed money or trade him. Whatever path the Rams take will be a commitment to the now or to their next era of players.
While it may seem as simple as, “Just pay Stafford whatever he wants,” it really is a lot more complicated. Stafford is a 37-year old quarterback and history for quarterbacks nearing the age of 40 hasn’t been good.