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The Los Angeles Rams appear to keep putting up the idea that Matthew Stafford may be on the trade block. The first report indicated the front office set Stafford's trade value at a first-round pick.
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Now, a new development from NFL insider Ian Rapoport has stated that the Rams are granting other teams permission to gauge the trade value of Stafford. It is not a trade request, but rather a way that the team can gauge what sort of contract the veteran signal-caller should be awarded.
The way the Rams are handling the situation is a very backward way of indicating that Stafford might be on the move. Considering the situation might only get complicated from here, these are the top three landing spots for Stafford if the Rams choose to trade him.
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3. New York Giants
Matthew Stafford spent most of his time in cold climate games due to spending the majority of his career with the Detroit Lions. This is why a return to the NFC would make a ton of sense.
The New York Giants are in desperate need of a franchise quarterback, and Stafford could immediately fill that gap. Even though he is 37 years old and presumably in the twilight years of his career, he would become the perfect option for the Giants.
The Giants may have given up Saquon Barkley, but they have a stud receiver in Malik Nabers. Stafford had a similar receiver in Cooper Kupp to throw to, so the connection between Nabers and Stafford would be dynamite.
2. Las Vegas Raiders
Normally, the Las Vegas Raiders would be the best option on this list. The reason they are not has everything to do with them being in the same division as the Rams.
It would be a bit insane for the Rams to allow one of their best offensive players, if not the best, to go right to their divisional rivals. However, if the Raiders offered something more lucrative than just the rumored needed first-round pick, the Rams might not be able to say no.
The Raiders, much like the Giants, need a quarterback. Stafford would immediately elevate the offensive prowess of the team and could combine with perennial tight end Brock Bowers to create a dynamic pass-catching duo.
1. New York Jets
There is already a rumor set in place that the Rams would trade Stafford to the Giants, and then go sign Aaron Rodgers. Regardless if that happened in that manner, the Jets would be a fantastic team for Stafford to end up with.
The Jets already have Garrett Wilson and Davante Adams. If they got Stafford in the mix, that offense would be something to behold. Granted, Rodgers has a similar style, but Stafford is a bit more gritty.
Stafford needs somewhere where he can go win immediately, or at least in whatever time he has left on the field. The Jets could be a team not far from competing once they get a franchise quarterback.
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