Matthew Stafford sat on the podium at soFi Stadium, holding his two daughters, completely immersed in the joy of victory.
After 12 seasons with the Detroit Lions, having just joined the Los Angeles Rams and winning the Super Bowl, Stafford finally got his wish and started his life. He no longer had to worry about retiring without a ring, but in the final moments of the most important game of his life, there was fear with him in the last moments. With another minute left before the end of the game, Stafford finally connected Cooper Karp to complete the touchdown and complete the rebound. At this point they gave the ball to the Tigers, and the defensive team came on the scene, trying to block the Tigers' attack.
Stafford couldn't even look at the situation on the pitch: "To be honest, I don't dare look at the pitch. We defended them to the fourth gear, and I sneaked a glance at the field. To be honest, I didn't know it was the fourth gear, I was chatting with Karp next to me, he was like me, said he didn't know the situation on the field, four eyes facing each other. "Don't worry, Aaron Donald has saved the situation with two consecutive key defensive blocks, almost single-handedly. He constantly put pressure on Joe Burrow and grabbed Him in fourth gear and knocked him down.
Coming to Los Angeles, Stafford was clearly just a newcomer. The Rams bought him with former champion Jared Gough plus multiple draft picks, a deal that means Stafford, wife Kelly and their daughter will start a new life, with several children only knowing the University of Michigan from an early age. Matthew and Kelly know more, including the setbacks of all these years, and work hard to lead the Lions out of mediocrity. With the trade completed, Stafford knew it was time for his career to kick off.
He found a new life in sunny Los Angeles, went through a turbulent game and watched the Rams band together at the end of the season and win the Super Bowl. He could bask in the sun with a satisfied smile. Asked how it felt to win the first Lombardi Cup, Stafford said: "It may take me a while to ease up. I had to think about it, I don't know how to say it, I was just a little excited and happy to win the championship. ”
You know, before joining the Rams, Stafford hadn't even won a playoff game in 12 years. But now, he's leading the Rams to all the playoffs. When the situation got tougher, Stafford set out to win himself a ring that no one could take away from him.
"I love playing, I love playing, for competition, for going through tough situations together, for the good times we have now. I enjoy all of it. Asked if he had ever thought of living without a crown for the rest of his life, Stafford said: "The sport has taught me a lot, and in 12 years, my goals have never changed. But now, I've found a new pleasure in playing. ”
"What a wonderful and special day."
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