Colin Cowherd believes Matthew Stafford could eclipse Aaron Rodgers’ legacy

Matthew Stafford is preparing for his fifth season with the Los Angeles Rams. Stafford led the Rams to a Super Bowl crown in his first season with the team, and analyst Colin Cowherd believes that if he can repeat that feat, he would surpass Aaron Rodgers on the list of great quarterbacks.

Stafford had opportunities to move to the New York Giants and the Las Vegas Raiders, but ultimately, he accepted less money to stay in Los Angeles, continuing his quest for a second Super Bowl.

On his show, The Herd, Cowherd noted how another title could make Stafford better than Aaron Rodgers, who won a ring with the Packers in 2011.

"Stafford reportedly gave up $20 million to stick around with the Rams and not go to the Giants or the Raiders. He's never gonna struggle with egg prices. He could've struggled with the Giants' offensive line. I've always had this theory: if Stafford gets to another Super Bowl and wins, I think he'll be viewed, historically, better than Aaron Rodgers. Matt has become a much better quarterback."

Details on the new contract of Matthew Stafford with the Los Angeles Rams

The veteran quarterback changed the terms of his deal and will now earn $44 million for the 2025 season. He has already received $4 million and the rest of the contract, according to NFL insider Ian Rapoport, is fully guaranteed.

Additionally, when the 2026 free agency starts in March 2026, he'll guarantee himself another $40 million if he's on the Rams roster. $84 million for the next two seasons is a pay bump compared to the $58 million he was set to earn previously.

Stafford was reportedly considering retiring after last season, and a Super Bowl win could represent the end for the veteran, placing him on a select list of starting quarterbacks with multiple Super Bowl victories.