Stetson Bennett's 'Tremendous Growth' Is What McVay Said and It's Got the NFC West Taking Notice
Alright 12s, you know we keep our eyes glued to everything happening in the NFC West, especially when it involves our rivals down south. Sean McVay just dropped a line about Stetson Bennett that's got everyone, including us, raising an eyebrow. The Rams coach is seeing "tremendous growth" from their backup quarterback. Yeah, you heard that right. McVay is actually pleased with where Bennett is at, and that's not something we usually hear about rival backup QBs, not this early. We're talking real talk here.
McVay's Praise and Bennett's Opportunity
So, what's the deal with all this buzz around Bennett? Turns out, Matthew Stafford has been limiting his offseason work, which meant Bennett got way more reps than he normally would. McVay, not one to mince words, was pretty happy with the results. He told Stu Jackson of the team website, "I’ve seen tremendous growth." McVay added Bennett has "done a really nice job" and is "earning the confidence of his teammates in terms of commanding the huddle." He also pointed out Bennett has "done a lot of good stuff in terms of reading with his feet." Associate coordinator and quarterbacks coach Dave Ragone got a big shoutout for his work with the QBs, noting that both Bennett and first-round pick Ty Simpson have shown "good growth." But McVay specifically called out Stetson, saying "he’s had a really good last couple of weeks, and I’ve been proud of him." That kind of specific praise from a rival coach? That's when you know something's brewing.
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What This Means For Our Rivals' QB Room, and For Us
Remember, Bennett was a fourth-round pick back in 2023, and he still hasn't made his regular-season debut. But with Jimmy Garoppolo still a free agent, reportedly contemplating retirement, and Ty Simpson being a rookie, this praise for Bennett actually matters. It signals that he could be stepping up big time as the primary backup to Stafford. The Rams are clearly investing in their future QB depth, and Bennett showing this kind of progress early on, before training camp even kicks into high gear, changes their internal dynamic.
For us here in the Emerald City, it’s a reminder that we can't ignore what our division rivals are doing. While we're all-in on Sam Darnold leading our charge, with Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Rashid Shaheed, and Cooper Kupp ready to light up Lumen Field, it's always good to know what kind of talent we might face down the line. We want the Rams' QB room to be as shaky as possible, so any news of 'tremendous growth' is something we gotta watch. Let's see if this early buzz translates to the field when the real action starts. Keep pounding, 12s!
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