With every team across the NFL in the thick of training camp and the preseason on the horizon, hope springs eternal. Fans can daydream recklessly about their favorite club emerging in 2025 and hoisting the Lombardi Trophy when it's all said and done.

Matthew Stafford is entering his 17th NFL season at age 37, and some injury concerns are warranted due to his stature. However, that did not stop the Los Angeles Rams media and parts of the fanbase from being worried over his lower back issues.

Matthew Stafford is finally getting some well-deserved respect in Madden, rating as one of the best quarterbacks in this year's game.