Matthew Stafford just catapulted himself to sixth all-time in NFL passing touchdowns, and teammate Davante Adams isn’t holding back on where he thinks Stafford stands among the game’s legends. Forget what you think you know, because Adams went on the Pat McAfee Show and flat out said if Stafford had started his career with a team like the Rams and a coach like Sean McVay, we’d be calling him the greatest quarterback of all time.
Adams Lays Out the Cold Hard Truth on Legacy
Adams’ argument is simple, yet powerful. He believes so much of a quarterback’s legacy in this league, how good they’re seen, how legendary they become, is based purely on winning. Stafford’s tough start in Detroit from 2009-2020 meant they just weren’t winning at the rate the Rams have been since he got there in 2021. Think about it: 12 seasons with the Lions and only three playoff appearances, a 74-90-1 record as a starter. That’s a grind. But since linking up with McVay and the Rams, it’s a completely different story: four playoff runs, a Super Bowl title, an MVP honor, and a 47-29 record. Adams stressed he respects guys who can do it consistently for a really long time, and Stafford has proven that. It really makes you wonder what his numbers and reputation would look like if he’d been with a consistent contender from day one.
Stafford and Adams Are Straight Up Dominating Already
This isn’t just Adams talking; the duo is backing it up on the field. They’re only in their second season as teammates, but Monday night’s 28-6 win over the New York Giants was a statement. Stafford was slinging it, going 22-of-31 for 327 yards, four touchdowns, and one interception. And who was his top target? Davante Adams, pulling in a game-high eight receptions for a whopping 195 yards and two scores. It was Adams’ 11-yard touchdown catch in the third quarter that pushed Stafford into that exclusive No. 6 spot on the NFL’s all-time passing touchdowns leaderboard. Oh, and he’s also sitting pretty at No. 6 on the league’s all-time passing yards list. That’s just insane consistency right there.
With performances like Monday night’s, and that kind of ringing endorsement from one of the league’s top receivers, it is going to be fascinating to watch what else Stafford can climb this season. The numbers don’t lie, and neither does Adams. This isn’t just a hot start; it’s a statement about a legacy still being written.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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