Matthew Staffords wife, Kelly, reveals where QB is with retirement decision as Rams want answers

Kelly Stafford became emotional while discussing her husband Matthew Stafford’s potential retirement after the Rams’ season ended in a heartbreaking 28-22 loss to the Eagles in the divisional round Sunday.During the latest installment of her “Timeout” podcast, Kelly explained that she will “have a really hard time” if the quarterback chooses to hang up his jersey for good — and she refuses to push him one way or the other with the decision.“That is going to be solely his decision,” Kelly, 35, said.“I’m not going to pressure him.

I’m here to listen. At the end of the day, he texted me and he was like, ‘We’ll talk about it.’ I was like, ‘You talk, I’ll listen.’ As much as he wants to make it a joint decision, he has to make it.I don’t want him to resent me and I want it to be fully his own.“So, we are going to take time and he’s going to figure it out.

But he’s going to have to figure it out somewhat soon because the Rams need to know.”Los Angeles coach Sean McVay confirmed that to be the case in a press conference Thursday.One year ago, Stafford did not agree to an adjusted contract until the day before training camp began.“We don’t want to have that go on again,” McVay said, per ESPN.com.“I don’t think that’s good for anybody.

I think sooner than later, being able to get that clarity.Understanding clear, open and honest communication.

I think there’s a lot of love coming from our part.I think there’s a lot of appreciation coming from his part as well.

And I think a lot sooner than later is an ideal scenario.”After a dismal 1-4 start to the season, the Rams came out of their bye week and won nine of the next 11 games — and took home the NFC West title.Stafford played through a lingering rib injury and completed 26-of-44 passes for 324 yards for two touchdowns and zero interceptions in Los Angeles’ loss in snowy Philadelphia.He also had two costly fumbles.Kelly said he played through four c...