06-12-2026, 06:32 PM
Earlier this week, Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay gave a positive assessment of backup QB Stetson Bennett.
McVay talked about Bennett's growth this offseason.
“I’ve seen tremendous growth,” McVay said of Bennett on Monday. “Obviously, with Matthew not being out here based on the plan and the schedule that we’ve kind of thought was going to be best for him for now and for the long term, Stetson’s gotten a lot more reps than he would’ve otherwise.
I think he’s done a really nice job. He’s earning the confidence of his teammates in terms of commanding the huddle. Then, he’s done a lot of good stuff in terms of reading with his feet. Dave Ragone does such a good job with those guys as a whole, but both he and Ty have had good growth.
Stetson especially, I think he’s had a really good last couple of weeks, and I’ve been proud of him.”
Bennett struggled early in his professional career, taking time off to get himself together due to personal issues, but it seems he's ready to bounce back.
But what does this mean for rookie Ty Simpson? Probably not much. The Rams have made it clear that he is the starter, Matthew Stafford's successor.
But for Bennett, it could mean a new start with a new team if the Rams decide to keep only three quarterbacks on the roster this upcoming season. There is still a possibility that Jimmy Garoppolo may return, leaving Bennett out.
With the progress he has made, however, this could be a new beginning for the former Georgia starter.
This article originally appeared on Touchdown Wire: What does the emergence of Stetson Bennett mean to Ty Simpson?
McVay talked about Bennett's growth this offseason.
“I’ve seen tremendous growth,” McVay said of Bennett on Monday. “Obviously, with Matthew not being out here based on the plan and the schedule that we’ve kind of thought was going to be best for him for now and for the long term, Stetson’s gotten a lot more reps than he would’ve otherwise.
I think he’s done a really nice job. He’s earning the confidence of his teammates in terms of commanding the huddle. Then, he’s done a lot of good stuff in terms of reading with his feet. Dave Ragone does such a good job with those guys as a whole, but both he and Ty have had good growth.
Stetson especially, I think he’s had a really good last couple of weeks, and I’ve been proud of him.”
Bennett struggled early in his professional career, taking time off to get himself together due to personal issues, but it seems he's ready to bounce back.
But what does this mean for rookie Ty Simpson? Probably not much. The Rams have made it clear that he is the starter, Matthew Stafford's successor.
But for Bennett, it could mean a new start with a new team if the Rams decide to keep only three quarterbacks on the roster this upcoming season. There is still a possibility that Jimmy Garoppolo may return, leaving Bennett out.
With the progress he has made, however, this could be a new beginning for the former Georgia starter.
This article originally appeared on Touchdown Wire: What does the emergence of Stetson Bennett mean to Ty Simpson?
