After the Rams season had a sad defeat of 28-22 in the Division Round on Sunday, Kelly Stafford was emotional when he discussed the possibility of retirement of her husband Matthew Stafford.
In her latest work Podcast “Timeout”, Kelly explained that if the quarterback chose to dry the jersey forever, she would “really struggle,” and she refused to push one of them on the decision.
“That's what he decides,” said Kelly, 35 years old. “I don't intend to put pressure on him. I came to hear the story. At the end of the day, he sent me a text message and said,” Let's talk about it. ” “Please talk, I will listen.” He wants to make a joint decision, but he has to do it. I don't want him to resent me, and I want to make him completely.
“So, we will take time and he will understand it, but Rams needs to know it, so he will need to understand it soon.”
Los Angeles' Sean McBay acknowledged the fact at a press conference on Thursday.
A year ago, Stafford did not agree to the contract adjusted until the day before the training camp began.
“We don't want to repeat this again,” said McBay. According to Espn.com. “I don't think it's a good thing for everyone. I think it's sooner or sooner to get that clarity. Understand clear, open and honest communication. We have a lot of love. I think it's an ideal scenario sooner.
After a miserable start of one win and four losses in the season, Rams escaped from Vie Week, won nine out of the next 11 games, gaining the NFC West District title.
With a prolonged rib injuries, Stafford lost in 26 of the 44 passes, 324 yards, 2 touchdown, and intercept 0 in the snowy Philadelphia.
He also experienced two expensive fumble.
Kelly said he played with four ribs.
“It was very difficult for him to swallow it,” she said. “I don't mean he wasn't upset, but we know that both of us have time to spend each other and have time to spend with girls. The family has a great meaning.
“I believe there is something ready in him.” [to retire] And the girls are doing what he doesn't want to miss. And he's dedicated to football, and what happens in the end. It may be next year even if it is not this year. I think he had spent a great season, and if he wanted to participate in the season, that's a very proud way. ”
Kelly further added, “If it wasn't a good season, he would say,” I'm going back. ” [to play]I don't intend to go bad.
Stafford and Kelly have a 7 -year -old Sawyer, a 7 -year -old chandler, a 6 -year -old hunter, and a 4 -year -old Tyler daughter.
Next month, Stafford, 37 years old, said, “I feel like I was playing a pretty good soccer,” he said.
He asked if he had soccer in himself and replied: Stafford answered“I feel like that.”
The contract with Stafford has another two years. NFL Network, Tom Perisero, said that Stafford abandoned other warranties in 2025, and the coordination agreement had a 2024 annual salary of $ 40 million. Reported Last July.
“Matthew and I are going to talk about it. When it's over -God, I don't want to cry, but I think he's playing a really good soccer, so I really have a hard time. Kelly said, “Kelly said. “He's good at seeing what he wants to do, and I love the fact that he has finally gained respect for him.
“That's the worst, but that's the worst, but we got up this morning, sent the children to school and had breakfast. What happens this week, what time he goes to work I wasn't thinking about whether it would be or return home for dinner … “
In March 2021, Rams won Stafford from Lions in exchange for Quarter Back Jared Goff and multiple draft nomination, leading Los Angeles to the title of the Super Bowl.
