Rams' McVay Keeps Options Open in NFL Draft

0:00It's April 23rd, welcome to NFL News Today, powered by AI and ready for kickoff. Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVeigh is keeping all doors open ahead of Thursday's NFL draft. He confirmed veteran quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo is mulling retirement, but McVeigh is hopeful the guy might stick around after all. On ESPN Los Angeles, McVeigh broke it down real talk style. He said the Rams scout every position hard, including quarterbacks like Fernando Mendoza, Ty Simpson, Garrett Newsmeyer, and Carson Beck. If one fits, they might pull the trigger, but they're giving Garoppolo space to decide on his own terms after that stellar career. The team's quarterback room is thin right now. Star Matthew Stafford is in the last year of his deal, and Stetson Bennett is the only other arm on the roster. Makes total sense while they'd eye some fresh talent with seven picks in the draft. Experts over a bleacher report predict the Rams grab Miami offensive tackle Francis Mauigua at pick number 13 to beef up the line.

1:02They could circle back later for a quarterback to build depth straight through the 26 season. Bottom line, McVeigh is playing its smart respecting Garoppolo's call while stacking options for whatever comes next in this draft.