Sean McVay: Stetson Bennett looks good, all options on table for QB in draft

The Rams drafted Stetson Bennett in the fourth spherical final 12 months with designs on growing him as a backup quarterback behind Matthew Stafford, however Bennett didn’t see any motion for the crew in 2023.

Bennett was positioned on the non-football sickness record in mid-September and missed all the 12 months. Early in the offseason, head coach Sean McVay mentioned he wasn’t positive about Bennett’s standing for 2024 however Bennett is participating in the crew’s offseason program and McVay gave a optimistic replace on the place issues stand on Tuesday.

McVay didn’t rule out drafting one other quarterback this 12 months, nevertheless.

“I think you leave all options on the table,” McVay mentioned, through a transcript from the crew. “Stetson’s been here. We’re in phase one. It’s been just meetings and then lifting so our ability to get out on the field with the players hasn’t existed yet. That’s the thing that’s the most fun. But he’s done a great job of being engaged in the meetings. . . . I mean, he looks good. He’s had a good look in his eyes. He’s been attentive in the meetings and then I’m looking forward to next week to being able to get out on the grass with all of our players and Stetson being one of them.”

The Rams signed Jimmy Garoppolo as a free agent to function the No. 2 on their depth chart, however he’ll be suspended for the primary two video games of the season and meaning the Rams will want somebody they really feel snug with behind Stafford to kick off the season. If they don’t draft a quarterback in the following few days, it will likely be an indication they assume Bennett may be that participant.