The Los Angeles Rams’ unofficial depth chart for Week 1 still has Stetson Bennett locked in as the No. 2 quarterback behind Matthew Stafford. But hold up, because Sean McVay just clarified something huge on Friday. He views Bennett and rookie Ty Simpson as 2A and 2B, not simply a QB2 and QB3.
No More Single Backup?
This isn’t your daddy’s backup QB situation. Last season, Jimmy Garoppolo was soaking up all those scout team reps, leaving Bennett on the sidelines when it came to practice development. Not anymore. McVay’s explicitly stated the Rams are splitting those crucial reps accordingly between Bennett and Simpson. That’s a massive shift in how they’re handling their young signal-callers.
Experience vs. Raw Talent: The Battle Heats Up
It wasn’t a shocker after the final preseason game, where Bennett actually sat out, that McVay wouldn’t name a sole backup. Both guys played well all summer, making this QB competition way more interesting than anyone predicted. Bennett’s got the edge in experience, no doubt, spending three years already in McVay’s system. But Simpson, the Round 1 pick, absolutely balled out this preseason. We’re talking good accuracy, mobility, and processing in all three games. The kid showed up.
So, what’s next for the Rams’ QB room? This 2A and 2B approach means both young QBs are getting serious development time. Instead of one guy collecting dust, the Rams are investing equally in two futures. It’s a smart play to get both Bennett and Simpson ready, whenever their number gets called. Keep an eye on how this rep split plays out as the season kicks off.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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