The Los Angeles Rams made headlines by trading up in the 2016 NFL Draft to select Jared Goff, hoping he would be their franchise savior and lead them to the Super Bowl.
While Goff did indeed get the Rams to the Super Bowl, they fell short against the New England Patriots, leaving questions about their quarterback's ability to win the big game.
Despite his previous achievements, the Rams traded Goff to the Detroit Lions along with additional draft assets for Matthew Stafford.
The decision to trade Goff was driven by the Rams' belief that he was merely a serviceable quarterback , and they needed a higher-caliber QB like Stafford to elevate their offense.
Rams head coach Sean McVay's endorsement of this decision signaled his recognition that a next-level QB was required to take the team to the next level.
In hindsight, the Rams' gamble on Stafford paid off, culminating in a Super Bowl victory, while some argue that Goff's success in Detroit is attributed to the system and supporting cast rather than his individual prowess.