The Detroit Lions (-3) gave former quarterback Jared Goff a huge extension earlier this week, which was witnessed by the Los Angeles Rams (+3). Goff signed a four-year, $212 million contract with the Lions on May 16, with a guaranteed $170 million. The $160 million that Matthew Stafford received from LA in 2022 was overshadowed by Goff’s deal.
Taking that into consideration, should the Rams sign the Super Bowl champion to a contract that is equal to Goff’s? As only 31% of LA fans would approve of a monstrous extension for Stafford, the majority of fans are against the player getting one.
Whatever the fans’ opinions of Jared Goff, considering his recent work in the Motor City, he deserves his deal. With a 12-5 record in 2023, Goff led the Lions to their first-ever NFC North championship and an NFC Championship game trip. We’re going to find out if the former first-overall pick lives up to this contract after he revived his career in Detroit.
Regarding Stafford, I concur with the supporters who oppose his receiving a contract extension like to that of Goff. Stafford’s net worth at this point in his career is not more than $50 million annually. The 36-year-old Georgia product has a history of injuries that provides cause for concern. Including part of the 2022 season, Stafford has missed nine games since agreeing to a contract deal with LA.
For the Rams front management, signing a signal caller like Goff at his age would be risky. Even if he is a top-five quarterback when healthy, this is not a topic for debate. Though I adore Matthew Stafford, Les Snead has to bite his tongue.