How Stafford staying in L.A. benefits both him and the Rams

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While the Los Angeles Rams were negotiating with Matthew Stafford, head coach Sean McVay gave him a vote of confidence on the "Fitz & Whit" podcast.

McVay said there was no doubt the Rams wanted Stafford to be their quarterback, adding that the team needed to "look at the short-term and the long-term" of what a new deal would mean for both sides.

By adjusting Stafford's contract on Friday to keep him in Los Angeles the Rams chose to focus on the short-term, keeping the quarterback who gives them the best chance to win another Super Bowl.

"The coolest thing you can say about Matthew is he shines the brightest on the biggest stages," McVay said. "When you look at the seven…