In the wake of the Los Angeles Rams' 31-27 loss in the NFC Championship Game to the Seattle Seahawks, we still have no idea what the future holds for All-Pro quarterback Matthew Stafford.
While speaking to members of the media, Stafford chuckled when asked how he felt he played this year and if he would be back with the Rams next season.
“I can't generalize six months of my life 10 minutes after a loss,” the 37-year-old QB told reporters. “So, [I] appreciate the guys in this locker room a whole hell of a lot. Everybody that helped me and helped our team be as successful as we were this year. And, that's all I'll answer for you.”
During head coach Sean McVay's postgame press conference, a reporter asked if he expects Matthew Stafford to return next season. He had a different answer, but seemingly scoffed at the question.
“Yeah. I mean, if he still wants to play,” McVay said. “The hell kind of question is that?”
Members of the media decided to keep digging, asking McVay if Stafford wants to keep playing in the NFL.
“You have to ask him,” McVay continued. “We've been totally present. I know that if he wants to, he's still playing at a pretty damn good clip. I mean, he's the MVP of the league, and if he's not… I mean, I got respect for everybody else, but this guy played at a level that's just different.”
Despite the loss, Matthew Stafford still played very well, throwing for 374 yards and three touchdowns. All-Pro wide receiver Puka Nacua had nothing but good things to say about Stafford's performance.
“[I] felt like he was phenomenal,” Nacua said. “He always does a great job in being able to make plays for us. I think in the moments that we needed, he was able to read the defense and put the ball where we needed to.”
Stafford, who turns 38 years old next week, will likely win the NFL MVP award after leading the league in passing yards (4,707) and passing touchdowns (46) during the regular season. He also leads all players in the playoffs in those categories as well (936 passing yards and six passing TDs).
