Does Matthew Stafford need a second ring to cement his legacy, or is his gold jacket already waiting? According to ESPN’s Dan Orlovsky, the stakes for this Super Bowl couldn’t be higher for the Rams quarterback.
While Stafford’s career stats are undeniably legendary, he's sixth in all-time NFL passing yards, Orlovsky argues that another championship ends the debate forever.
"I think he's a Hall of Famer. But, if he wins this game and then wins the Super Bowl, I think he gets into the conversation for one of the top 10-15 quarterbacks of all time." Orlovsky commented on Get Up.
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To become an undeniable lock for Canton, the analyst believes Stafford needs to prove he can do it one more time. "I think there's only 13 quarterbacks in the history of the NFL that have one more than one Super Bowl...there is a different level and grouping he gets to if he wins this Super Bowl."
Orlovsky’s stance is clear. Stafford has the overall statistics, but another ring provides the ultimate validation. If the veteran is able to lead the Rams to another Lombardi Trophy, he doesn't just enter the HOF, he sparks the conversation for being one of the greatest QBs to ever to play. For Stafford, this isn't just another game; it's the final stamp for football immortality.
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