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Originally Posted by Dunerdr
I'm iffy on Stafford. Any thoughts?
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There are a lot of QBs I am comfortable with this year. I’ve generally been taking whatever’s left of the middle tier in mocks. Im a buyer on Stafford if he’s the guy who makes it to me. I think the reasons for optimism generally offset the questions.
2021 Pros:
- Best coach of his career who is known as an innovative play caller that brings out the best in his personel
- Best OL of his career
- Kupp, Woods, Higbee, and Jackson/Jefferson is probably the best cumulative WR/TE depth he’s had in his career (though id argue Megatron single handily > the Rams group)
- Akers going down likely means a few more passing attempts each game
- Over the last decade has had one of the best QB fantasy floors (pretty consistent at 15+ points a game… few off nights)
- High IQ (on and off the field)
- Veteran - should learn new playbook quick
2021 Cons:
- Hes been in the league 12 years. We know who/what he is. He isn’t going to drastically become a better QB at this stage.
- New team/system can be a challenge
- Will be playing home games outside - loses the “indoor” statistic boost (iirc that equates to about 5% for QBs)
- Rarely booms despite his consistency. Has been in the bottom 1/3rd for 20+ Fantasy point games each of the last 3 years and bottom 1/4 for 25+ point games.
- For his age - he’s taken a lot of sacks
- Rams have an elite defense… probably won’t be playing from behind or in many shootouts
- New contract could mean less motivated