Stetson Bennett IV scoring that touchdown against the Saints on August 22nd? That wasn’t just a preseason highlight. That play, where he took a 17-0 lead, just threw his name right onto the trade market, and suddenly six teams are watching the Rams’ quarterback depth chart like a hawk. The Los Angeles Rams are deep into evaluating their QB situation, and Bennett, despite not being seen as a long-term starter, is looking mighty appealing to teams facing some serious signal-caller uncertainty.
The Rams Have a Quarterback Conundrum
Here’s the deal: Bennett’s experience in Sean McVay’s offense, his familiarity with the Rams’ system, and his potential upside are all making him a hot commodity. In a league where injuries, roster moves, and unexpected curveballs can flip the quarterback landscape in an instant, a reliable insurance option is pure gold. For the Rams, this creates a fascinating choice: do they keep Bennett as valuable depth behind Matthew Stafford, or do they cash in on his trade value? We’re talking a Day 3 draft pick, probably, but for a team that’s always making moves, that could be worth it.
Six Teams Are Dialing Up Les Snead
So, who’s got their eyes on Bennett? A bunch of teams with some messy QB rooms:
- Atlanta Falcons: They moved on from Kirk Cousins to watch Tua Tagovailoa and Michael Penix Jr. battle it out. Both those guys have extensive injury histories, though. Dan Orlovsky even tweeted that the Falcons should try to snag Bennett with a late pick.
- Arizona Cardinals: Mike LaFleur just spent three seasons with the Rams. If Carson Beck and Jacoby Brissett start to struggle, LaFleur might just try to bring Bennett over.
- Cleveland Browns: You want ugly quarterback situations? Look no further than Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders. The Browns will probably give those two time, but Todd Monken, their current offensive coordinator, has history with Bennett from his Georgia Bulldogs days (2020-2022). That connection is huge.
- New Orleans Saints: Zach Wilson and Spencer Rattler just weren’t better than Bennett this past weekend. That’s a strong statement right there.
- Indianapolis Colts: They learned the hard way last year what happens when you don’t have a backup for Daniel Jones. Shane Steichen turned Jones’ career around; imagine what he could do with Bennett if the situation arises.
- Detroit Lions: Losing Teddy Bridgewater in training camp left a big question mark behind Jared Goff. You gotta wonder if Brad Holmes is picking up the phone to call Les Snead right now.
So, what’s it gonna be for the Rams? Do they hold onto Bennett as that solid insurance policy behind Stafford, or do they cash in on that Day 3 pick and let another team take a shot? It’s a tough call for Les Snead and Sean McVay, and a lot of teams are holding their breath.
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Originally reported by Turf Show Times.
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