Stafford, 36, said after the Rams’ season ended that he still feels like he can play at a high level, but the possibility of retirement looms large. He’ll be 37 in February, has already won a Super Bowl and though he’s still playing well, it wouldn’t surprise anyone if he chose to retire this offseason.

The NFL supply of veteran quarterbacks is a limited market so if Stafford does retire, sometimes you have to use what you got.

Figuring out Stafford's next step is key for the Rams, along with decisions on high-priced veterans and the O-line.