Random Ramsdom: Stafford’s arm is still live

Los Angeles Rams News and Links for 7/3/25

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Speaking of fireworks (someone said fireworks, right?) According to Davante Adams, Matthews Stafford’s arm is still alive and well. That’s good news for the Los Angeles Rams and great news for Adams as he looks to cap off what’s been a stellar career with a Super Bowl win.

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Davante Adams compares Matthew Stafford to Aaron Rodgers in a very encouraging way (ramswire)

“He told me something that really stood out,” Clark said on the Mina Kimes Show. “He said, ‘I got to play with an older Aaron.’ He’s like, ‘Matthew has that type of stuff still in his arm.’ And we’re talking about the Aaron Rodgers that was able to come back and win two MVPs. He’s like, ‘Matthew’s still got it.’ He’s like, ‘That reminds me of that.’”

Adams also added that Stafford plays with a ton of competitiveness without letting his ego get in the way.

“And he said he also has this level of competitiveness to him that you still see at practice without a-hole to it. And that really sparked my interest,” Clark added.”

32 Teams in 32 Days: Rams Expect to Contend for the Super Bowl (si.com)

“With coach Sean McVay calling the plays, the offense should be terrific, with Davante Adams joining Puka Nacua on the outside. However, can the defense do its part with questions in the secondary? That’s the seminal question as the Rams embark on a year expecting to contend.

What’s at stake this season: Getting back to the Super Bowl

The Rams have drafted as well as any team over the past few years. That said, Los Angeles is trying to win now with Stafford, who is still one of the top quarterbacks in the league.

Despite his age, Stafford has led the Rams to the playoffs in each of the past two years while throwing for 44 touchdowns against 19 interceptions. He has an elite supporting cast, including a good offensive line, Adams and Nacua on the outside, and running back Kyren Williams in the backfield.”

Rams land franchise QB near end of 1st round in ESPN’s 2026 mock draft (ramswire)

“The Los Angeles Rams are going to be frequently linked to next year’s class of quarterback prospects, not only because Matthew Stafford is getting older, but because they have two first-round picks.

That’s the result of the trade they made with the Atlanta Falcons this year, moving back 20 spots from No. 26 to 46.

With a potential top-10 pick and late-first-rounder in 2026, the Rams are in a position to address two of their biggest needs – and that’s exactly what they did in ESPN’s latest mock draft. Matt Miller ordered the draft based on ESPN’s Football Power Index, which landed the Rams at No. 9 (from the Falcons) and 27 overall in the first round.”