Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford threw only 25 passes this past Sunday, and after their win over the Chargers, he was spotted with ice on his throwing arm. That’s a red flag, right? But when reporters pressed head coach Sean McVay about it on Monday, he was pretty tight-lipped, making you wonder what’s really going on in the Rams locker room.
McVay’s Silence Speaks Volumes
When asked about Stafford’s arm, McVay basically punted the ball back to the QB himself. “You’ll have to talk to him about that,” McVay told reporters, confirming only, “He’s had some soreness there.” The coach then added, “I think he’d be better equipped once you guys talk to him to answer that. I can’t attest to stuff that I’m not necessarily aware of.” That’s a lot of words to say not much at all. It leaves you with more questions than answers, especially when your starting QB is icing his throwing arm after a game where he barely slung the ball. You gotta wonder if this “soreness” is more than just a passing ache.
What’s Next for Stafford and the Rams?
We won’t have to wait long for more info, thankfully. The Rams are scheduled to file their first practice report for Sunday’s game at Washington later this week, on Wednesday. If Stafford needs any treatment on that arm, or if he’s not a full participant in practice, that report will list it. We all know Stafford’s history, though. The dude has a long, legendary track record of playing through absolutely everything. So, even with ice on his arm and a coach playing coy, it’s hard to imagine something as simple as “soreness” actually keeping him off the field. Still, for a QB who just threw 25 passes, the silence from McVay is certainly something to keep an eye on before they face Washington.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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