CBS Sports: Former Lions QB replaced by another option.

As the Los Angeles Rams’ franchise quarterback, former Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford is still making waves, but it’s time for him to consider retirement as he turns 37 in February. The Rams need to come up with a succession plan as well.

A recently released quarterback for an NFC team is now being discussed as a potential backup and successor to Stafford.

A Newly Available QB Could Join the Rams
On Friday, November 22, the New York Giants and quarterback Daniel Jones called it quits. The New York Giants declared their formal separation from Jones on X.

In a statement posted on X, Giants president John Mara said, “Daniel has been a great representative of our organization, first class in every way.”

Jones is now available. Suppose he wants to socialize and is unmarried.

Stafford is a “low risk” and “high reward” pick for the Rams, according to NFL analyst and expert Ryan Anderson of the LAFB Network.

Anderson said, “The New York Giants’ decision to release Daniel Jones has been one potential option.” “If he clears waivers, he will probably sign for a league minimum to be rostered on an NFL team for the rest of the season because he was released.” Because of this, Jones is a low-risk addition that might soon pay off.

Jones is more than simply a future backup, in Anderson’s opinion. Of course, he could eventually take Stafford’s place.

“Jones may be able to turn his career around by learning in the Sean McVay offense and sitting behind Stafford,” he stated. “It would also allow the coaching staff to assess his skills internally.”

Jones completed 67% of his throws for 3205 yards, 15 touchdowns, and five interceptions in his best season with the Giants.

Jones is a wise choice for the Los Angeles Rams, according to USA Today’s Ayrton Ostly.

Jones is six years younger than previous starter Jimmy Garoppolo, Stafford’s backup right now, according to a November 22 story by Ostly. Jones is also “a more talented passer and has more starting experience than Garoppolo or third-stringer Stetson Bennett.”

He went on to say, “Jones could be a backup for the aging Stafford for the time being because Sean McVay’s system is quarterback-friendly.” “To revitalize his career, he could spend some time with the founder of a popular coaching tree, just like Sam Darnold did in San Francisco.”

According to an NFL expert, the Los Angeles Rams “just don’t have the roster space.”
Not everyone believes that Jones will join the Rams. “I don’t see it happening,” says Cameron DaSilva of USA Today’s Rams Wire.

In an article published on November 22, DaSilva wrote, “If the Rams hadn’t been so deep at quarterback, McVay probably wouldn’t mind giving Jones a shot to back up Stafford, especially knowing they could get a compensatory pick if he were to leave in free agency next year.” “They simply lack the roster space necessary to make it work.”

However, he stated that it might occur later, adding, “Maybe they could bring in Jones if next spring Garoppolo moves on and the Rams don’t have faith in Bennett.” However, it’s difficult to envision it occurring right now.