Rams' Matthew Stafford says he'll take time to decide future - ESPN

PHILADELPHIA — Less than an hour after the Los Angeles Rams lost 28-22 to the Philadelphia Eagles in the divisional round of the playoffs Sunday, quarterback Matthew Stafford was asked about his NFL future.

Glancing at his watch, Stafford noted that the game hadn't ended long ago and that he would «take some time to think about it.»

«But I feel like I was playing some pretty good ball,» Stafford said.

Asked whether he has football left in him, he said, «Sure feels like it.»

Stafford, 36, has two years remaining on his contract, one he and the Rams worked to adjust heading into training camp this season. Rams coach Sean McVay declined to answer a postgame question Sunday about Stafford's future, saying, «I'm not really interested in talking about anything as it relates to next year.»

«Right now, I'm just appreciative of this team,» McVay said.

McVay spoke emotionally at the podium, discussing his love for this Rams team that went from 1-4 heading into its bye week before winning nine of its next 11 games to take the NFC West.

The longtime coach said the loss to the Eagles — in which the Rams trailed by 13 points with four minutes, 47 seconds remaining before coming back to within six and in scoring position at the end of the game — «epitomized the resilience, the grit, the ability to overcome adversity» of the team this season.

As he spoke, McVay said he was «pretty shocked» because he and everyone in the locker room «didn't see it going any other way than us winning that game 29-28.»

«Everybody in this locker room, we believe in [Stafford] with every inch of our being,» wide receiver Puka Nacua said. «It's a great feeling going out there and knowing that your quarterback is willing to put it all on the line and he's