More insight, via @AdamSchefter: Stafford wanted to be with Sean McVay. He didn't want WSH, DEN, CAR, etc. Detroit wanted to work with Stafford and accommodate him. McVay had to call owner Stan Kroenke and tell him they had to up their offer. And then it happened. Everyone happy.

— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) February 1, 2021