I like the deal for both teams.
The Rams are refusing to let go of that how far they got two years ago. The opportunity to improve the most important position on the field presented itself and they went for it. Make no doubt about it, they’ll be in the mix of the strongest team in the NFC for the next few years. The defense is great and now you add Stafford to an offense that already started improving with the emergence of Akers.
The Lions nailed this deal. Getting Goff and multiple 1sts was a great get. As a Jags fan I can attest to the Rams generosity as a trade partner. This allows Campbell a QB freebee. If Goff works out it’s a win, if he doesn’t it won’t be a job ending mistake. I’d probably expect this team to sink into the 4-6 win range (especially if they don’t try and retain talent like Golladay) and start a rebuild. Now they’ve added a bunch of picks to help that effort.
In the end the markers of success here will be can Stafford get the Rams back to the big game and can Goff prove that he’s actually a lot better than he’s shown recently and keep the Lions in the middle of the pack and hunting for a playoff spot.