Adam Schefter just hinted at who Rams could replace Matt Stafford with in 2025

This Matt Stafford-leaving speculation is getting a little too close for comfort. After the Rams' disappointing loss in the NFC Divisional round, much has been made of Stafford's future in LA. The Rams' roster is in a weird spot, and Stafford makes a ton of money. In fact, Stafford makes so much money that, in order to stay with the team he won a Super Bowl with not too long ago, he'll probably have to take a sizable paycut. Don't ever say the NFL isn't loyal!

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And while it seems like both sides are still very much interested in figuring something out – it's hard to blame them – there seems to be a nagging chance that, realistically, the team decides it's time to figure out life after Stafford.

The problem, of course, is that life after Stafford may not be so fun – especially if Adam Schefter's latest speculation turns out to be true. While recording his podcast on Tuesday morning, Schefter speculated about who, in theory, could replace Stafford if discussions go south in the next few weeks. The answer's just as bad as you think.

Is Aaron Rodgers the successor to Matt Stafford in Los Angeles next year?

"It's up to the two sides to figure out a number that the Rams can live with and Matt Stafford is more comfortable with that would enable him to continue and finish his NFL career with the Rams," he said. "That's the goal, I believe, of both sides. Now, that could change very quickly. If the Rams couldn't get a deal done with Stafford, if they decide to trade him – a lot of if's involved – then Aaron Rodgers, in my mind, would be thrilled with the idea of going to Los Angeles. And the Rams could probably get him at a lower cost than it would be for Matthew Stafford ... "

Woooooof. It's not like Rodgers is an awful QB (yet) – the last six or so weeks of the season, he looked much more like the Rodgers that the Jets expected to have the whole time. But he is 41, and is, you may remember, a lot. If the Rams are just going to string along the last season or two of a once-great QB, they may as well do it with a beloved franchise icon who'll only cost a tiny bit more than Pat McAfee's most clickable guest.

Fortunately, it's all just speculation for now. For the record, this is why I don't listen to podcasts. No good can come from it.