Stetson Bennett, the Los Angeles Rams’ backup quarterback, might be on the move, and it’s not some crazy fan theory. ESPN’s Kevin Clark just dropped a bomb on “The Mina Kimes Show,” suggesting a wild scenario where Bennett could reunite with his old college offensive coordinator, Todd Monken, in Cleveland. Can you believe it? The guy who helped lead Bennett to national championships could be looking to inject him into the Browns’ quarterback battle. This isn’t just chatter, folks, this is a legitimate question being asked out there.
The Browns Are Eyeing Bennett and His College Coach Is The Reason
This isn’t some random shot in the dark. The logic here is straight up because of the deep connection between Bennett and Todd Monken. Clark laid it all out: “Who was Stetson Bennett’s college offensive coordinator, who just swears by the guy?” He even pointed out that despite a “rocky relationship” back then, they still ended up winning national championships. Now, Monken reportedly “speaks glowingly” about Bennett. That kind of history is hard to ignore, especially when a team might be looking for a spark. Clark’s question was direct: “Should [the Browns] go out and get another quarterback? I’m just throwing it out there.” It sounds like more than just “throwing it out there” to me. This could be a real play.
The Rams Have a Tough Choice With Their Backup QB
On the Rams’ side, the picture is a bit clearer for why they might even consider this. Ty Simpson, their first-round pick, is clearly their future. He’s “more physically gifted” than Bennett and has that starter upside everyone wants. Bennett, a former fourth-rounder and collegiate national champion, is entrenched as the number two right now, but he’s “clearly not part of the franchise’s long-term plans.” His contract is only through this season, so the clock is ticking. You’re not going to get his initial draft capital back, but a “modest at best” return, maybe a sixth or seventh-rounder, is still something for a guy who thrived in preseason last year. The front office, led by Les Snead and Sean McVay, would have to weigh if that modest pick is worth the risk.
The biggest gamble for the Rams is if Matthew Stafford misses significant time and Simpson isn’t ready. Shipping Bennett out means you’re “one unfortunate play away from that reality.” Then what? You’re scrambling for someone to “survive in the system for multiple games,” and right now, that would mean someone like Jimmy Garoppolo. Yikes. While this scenario is admittedly “unlikely,” the potential return would have to absolutely “blow Les Snead’s socks off” and Simpson would need a “genuinely superb, transcendent camp and preseason” for this trade to be a no-brainer. This situation is going to be watched closely, especially with camp and preseason in full swing. Keep your eyes peeled, because the backup QB spot is suddenly a hot topic.
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Originally reported by Turf Show Times.
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