Rams Eye Backup QB for Stafford's Prime

0:00It's April 7th. This is NFL News today, powered by AI tracking teams, players, and standings. The Los Angeles Rams are eyeing a backup quarterback they hope stays on the sidelines, all because Matthew Stafford just turned 38 after his. Best season ever. He led the league with 4,707 passing yards and 46 touchdowns, nearly dragging them back to the Super Bowl. But with back issues and retirement whispers, the Rams need someone trustworthy now and a successor later. Earlier this week, coach Sean McVeigh talked resigning Jimmy Garoppolo, who's run their system for two years and started 55 games with a 49ers including playoffs. Garoppolo's a free agent though, turning 35 soon after earning 155 million bucks, so he might chase the starting gig, elsewhere. They tried for Kirk Cousins too, but he went to the Raiders. Fans and analysts see the stakes high in the NFC West, the NFL's toughest division, where

1:00Stafford missing a month could tank their playoff shot. His injury history spans 4 of 17 seasons, and rookie Stetson Bennett ain't ready to step up his number 2. A solid backup keeps them competitive for another all-in push with stars like Trent McDuffy. Meanwhile, the draft offers Alabama's tie Simpson, a late first round prospect with 3567 yards and 28. Touchdowns last year. But this QB class is weak, so they might trade back from pick 13 or grab a day 2 guy like LSU's Garrett Newsmeyer and a hybrid plan vet backup. Plus future air. Rams are playing a year by year, stalking picks while chasing that ring, balancing cap space and Stafford's prime without overcommitting to unproven. Arms, just yet.