Rams Meet with Nussmeier for QB Backup

0:00On April 4th, the Los Angeles Rams are lining up a meeting with LSU quarterback, Garrett Newsmeyer, who's turning heads as a potential backup, too. Matthew Stafford, with their QB2 spot wide open, fans are buzzing since the team's skip free agency moves. Kirk Cousins is signed elsewhere, leaving Jimmy Garoppolo as the top vet still available, but the draft is calling now. Draft chatter has Newsmeyer climbing boards, even passing some rivals like Ty Simpson. Nell Kuiper's latest ESPN mock sends him to the Rams at the 93rd pick overall, slotting him as a bridge guy who could stick around. Post Stafford, analyst rank him third among quarterback prospects behind guys like Fernando Mendoza and Ty Simpson, per spots like Pro Football Focus. His LSU junior year was solid with over 4,000 yards, 29 touchdowns leading the SEC in completions, but 12 picks top the conference, too. Newsmeyer's combine grade, picks him as an above average backup at best, perfect for

1:03sitting behind Stafford and growing. He's a clear upgrade over Stetson Bennett, the only other arm on the roster who's yet to throw an NFL pass after three years. General manager Les Sney plays a close to the vest, so this could be real interest, or a smoke screen for later picks like Drew Allor. Either way, it feels a real need and keeps the depth chart from looking thin heading into the next season.