Rams' QB Room: Stafford, Garoppolo, Draft Picks

0:00On April 23rd, the Los Angeles Rams are locked in with Matthew Stafford for his 18th NFL season, but their backup quarterback spot is wide open. Jimmy Garoppolo remains a free agent and is mulling retirement, while Stetson Bennett is just the third string guy on a one-year deal. Team brass is staying optimistic about Garoppolo coming back, but they're not forcing it. He's earned the right to decide. Meanwhile, they've been scouting the draft hard, eyeing names like Fernando Mendoza, Ty Simpson, Garrett Newsmeyer, and Carson Beck. Rams coaches see real talent in this class and say they'll grab a fit if it feels right, no rush. Fans and analysts are buzzing about how this uncertainty could shake up the depth chart, come training camp. Reports linked the Rams' strongest Alabama's Ty Simpson. They even targeted him before trading their 29th pick, and they've worked out Newsmeyer. Already, these could be day two steals if they hold steady at pick 13 or trade down. Bottom line, the Rams are playing at smart, balancing hope with hustle in the draft to solidify

1:02that QB room before next season kicks off.