Colin Cowherd fuels New York Giants-Rams trade rumors with new theory

FOX Sports host Colin Cowherd claims to keep an ear to the ground and sometimes hears things, and his latest theory will only fuel trade rumors involving the New York Giants and Los Angeles Rams.

Cowherd claims he’s heard from a source that the Rams are seeking the No. 3 overall pick from the Giants in exchange for veteran quarterback Matthew Stafford.

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“What the Rams want, I am told, they want the Giants’ first-round pick at No. 3,” he said. “So they probably want a first, a second, a first, a third, but you’ve got to pay Stafford if you’re the Giants. You have to give him a new deal. They’ll probably get a first and a fourth, but let’s just talk about that No. 3 pick. The Rams want that No. 3 pick in the draft because they’re drafting way later. They want to take that pick, move down, and get more picks. Why? So they have extra picks next year when they have to move up to get a quarterback.”

The Rams can ask for the moon and the stars, but they’re not going to get it. Trading the third overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft for a 37-year-old quarterback would be a friable offense for general manager Joe Schoen, especially if Stafford would then require a new contract.

Still, Cowherd doubled down.

“This sounds crazy, the Matt Stafford to the Giants thing is real, I’m told. I’m told they like Matt Stafford, but he’s old. … Rams want inexpensive, rental quarterback for one year,” he said.

It’s likely that the Giants and Rams are talking. It may also be likely that Los Angeles started negotiations with an unrealistic request. But the Giants are not a quarterback away from Super Bowl contention and Stafford wouldn’t even be considered a long-term option, so if the No. 3 overall pick is the sticking point, this trade won’t happen.