Rams Consider Bennett as Garoppolo's Replacement

0:00On March 2nd, the Los Angeles Rams quarterback lineup has stayed steady for the past two seasons with Matthew Stafford as the starter, Jimmy Garoppolo. As the main backup and Stetson Bennett sitting third on the dev chart, they've added some camp depth with guys like Dresser Wynn from the U.F.L. But now rumors are swirling that the new Arizona Cardinals head coach, Michael LaFlure, might chase Garoppolo in free agency. That puts the Rams in a tough spot heading into next year. General manager LesNeed doesn't see Garoppolo as the long-term answer, especially with Stafford's career winding down. The team needs to build toward a successor, and experience in Sean McVey's offense matters a lot. Fans and some analysts worry about losing that veteran presence, but the coaching staff seems happy with what they've seen so far. They've kept Bennett around despite other options, which says something about their trust in him. Bennett has flashed potential in preseason games over the last couple years, running the offense well even with backup lineman and friend roster guys.

1:01He's a low-cost choice with room to grow, and promoting him makes sense if Garoppolo bolts. In the end, turning to Bennett as the primary backup bridges the gap without much risk. The Rams stuck with John Wolford in a similar role before, and it worked out fine until Stafford was ready. This feels like the smart play while they hunt for the next big thing.