Former Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford, now playing for the Los Angeles Rams, is approaching the later stages of his career, with his 37th birthday coming up in February.

This raises the question of whether it’s time for Stafford to retire, and for the Rams, it’s crucial to start considering a succession plan.

A potential solution could come in the form of a recently released NFC quarterback, who is now being discussed as a possible backup and even future successor to Stafford.

On November 22, the New York Giants officially parted ways with their starting quarterback, Daniel Jones.

The team announced the breakup on social media, with Giants president John Mara praising Jones for his exemplary service, calling him “first class in every way.”

Jones, now available on the open market, is seen as a potential fit for a number of teams, and the Rams are one of those being speculated as a possible landing spot.

NFL analyst Ryan Anderson, from the LAFB Network, believes that signing Jones would be a “low risk” and “high reward” move for the Rams.

Since Jones was released, if he clears waivers, he would likely sign for the league minimum for the rest of the season, which would make him an affordable option for the Rams.

Anderson points out that while Jones would be a low-cost addition, he could prove valuable for the Rams in the future, especially if Stafford retires soon.

Jones, who has struggled in recent seasons with the Giants, could benefit from learning behind Stafford and adapting to head coach Sean McVay’s system.

Anderson suggests that a year or two as a backup could help Jones rehabilitate his career, allowing the Rams coaching staff to assess his abilities up close.

McVay’s offensive system, known for being quarterback-friendly, might be the perfect environment for Jones to rediscover his potential and prepare for a starting role in the future.

Ayrton Ostly from USA Today shares a similar view, stating that Jones is a solid option for the Rams.

He notes that Jones is six years younger than Stafford’s current backup, Jimmy Garoppolo, and has more starting experience and a stronger arm than Garoppolo or third-string quarterback Stetson Bennett.

Ostly believes Jones could be a good fit as a backup for the aging Stafford, and could eventually step into a starting role once Stafford retires.

He compares the situation to Sam Darnold’s time with the San Francisco 49ers, where Darnold’s career revived after working under an experienced head coach with a strong offensive system.

However, not everyone agrees that Jones will end up with the Rams.

Cameron DaSilva of USA Today’s Rams Wire points out that the Rams are currently deep at quarterback, which could make it difficult to find room for Jones on the roster.

While he acknowledges that the Rams might have been interested in Jones had they been lacking depth at quarterback, he suggests that the team’s crowded roster space is a significant obstacle.

DaSilva believes that Jones could potentially join the Rams in the future, particularly if Garoppolo leaves or the Rams lose confidence in Bennett.

But for now, he finds it hard to envision the Rams bringing Jones in.

In conclusion, while there is considerable debate over whether Daniel Jones will join the Rams, the idea of him becoming a backup and possible future successor to Matthew Stafford remains a topic of discussion.

It all depends on how the Rams’ quarterback depth and roster needs evolve in the coming months.