The Los Angeles Rams had several hurdles to overcome in the offseason. Long before the Matthew Stafford back injury, and even before the team negotiated his new contract, the team was willing to trade the veteran quarterback to a team of his choosing and find a new quarterback in the free agency market. How willing was Los Angeles to do so? Apparently, closer than fans realized at the time.
NFL Insider Adam Schefter brought the receipts to a recent podcast, detailing that general manager Les Snead held firm on the asking price of at least a second-round draft pick, but would have signed Stafford over instantly for a first-rounder.