The Rams have their MVP QB locked down, but bruh, the backup spot behind Matthew Stafford is still a total mystery. Head coach Sean McVay dropped the news Monday: he’s still making up his mind between Stetson Bennett and first-round rookie Ty Simpson for QB2. It’s wild that this decision is still hanging out there right before the regular season kicks off.
McVay’s Cryptic Play-Calling for the Preseason Finale
When it comes to gathering info for this huge call, McVay made one thing crystal clear: Simpson is “definitely” playing in this week’s preseason finale against the Chargers. As for Bennett? He “may or may not” even hit the field. McVay’s playing it close to the vest, telling reporters, “I’m just truly taking things a day at a time… Today, Stetson took nine of the 15 reps [with the second team]. Ty took six of them. As far as what we’re doing with the game, you know we haven’t even gotten into that.” Seriously, coach? The regular season is right around the corner!
Battle of the Backup Stats: Who’s Stepping Up?
Bennett’s been in the league for four seasons, but he’s never actually played in a regular-season game. The Rams had Jimmy Garoppolo as their backup for the last two years, but he’s not back this season, contemplating retirement. So this spot is wide open. In the Rams’ last preseason game against the Saints, Bennett went 19-of-31 for 181 yards and punched in two rushing touchdowns. Simpson, the rookie, finished that contest 8-of-12 for 73 yards. This final preseason game is Simpson’s chance to really make his case.
The clock is ticking for McVay to make this call. Whoever wins this spot needs to be ready to step up, because the regular season is right here.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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