Matthew Stafford’s newest damage raises issues concerning the depth of the Los Angeles Rams’ quarterback room.
Stafford suffered a again damage final season, and it is bothering him once more at coaching camp. Rams head coach Sean McVay stated the medical concern will drive the QB to overlook 5 practices, however it’s not season-ending.
“He is been throwing, feeling good. It isn’t essentially something that is new. One thing that he is handled earlier than,” the coach told the media. “Going into yr 17, we have been going to take a modified strategy with him, form of just like what we did within the offseason program. And so we’ll enable him to form of simply work off to the aspect, on his personal, getting himself feeling nearly as good as attainable.”
Stafford’s sturdiness has already been waning. The 37-year-old QB missed eight video games due to a backbone damage and concussion through the 2022 season. The next season, he missed one recreation due to a proper thumb damage.
The Rams have a succesful backup QB, Jimmy Garoppolo. He has a 43-21 beginning document within the common season in 11 years with the San Francisco 49ers, Las Vegas Raiders, New England Patriots and Rams.
Garoppolo, nonetheless, is injury-prone. He has battled foot, ankle, knee and shoulder points over the course of his profession.
Rams QB Stetson Bennett — a fourth-rounder within the 2023 NFL Draft — has but to throw a go in a regular-season recreation.
Loads of strong free-agent QBs are nonetheless out there, together with one-time Professional Bowler Carson Wentz. He can be a extra reliable possibility than Bennett and already is aware of the Rams’ system. The 2016 first-rounder performed for the group through the 2023 season.
The Rams hope to win their third Tremendous Bowl after consecutive playoff appearances. Accidents at a very powerful place might derail their aspirations.
McVay does not appear too involved about Stafford’s well being, however L.A. ought to nonetheless think about including one other QB as a precaution.
