The 'Tremendous Growth' Sean McVay Sees In Stetson Bennett Should Worry Every Seattle Fan
Alright 12s, lemme hit you with some intel from down south that you might not wanna hear, but you NEED to know. Sean McVay, that guy down in LA, just dropped some serious praise for Stetson Bennett, saying he's seen 'tremendous growth' from the kid. Yeah, that Stetson Bennett. And if you're bleeding green and blue, this ain't exactly good news for our beloved Seahawks and the NFC West battle coming up. We always gotta keep an eye on our rivals, especially when their head coach is this hyped about a backup QB.
More Reps, More Growth, More Problems?
So, here's the deal. Matthew Stafford's offseason work was kinda limited, right? That meant Bennett got way more reps than he normally would have. And McVay, according to Stu Jackson from the team website, is absolutely stoked with what he's seen. He said, 'I’ve seen tremendous growth.' This isn't just generic coach-speak. He specifically pointed out Bennett 'earning the confidence of his teammates in terms of commanding the huddle' and doing 'a lot of good stuff in terms of reading with his feet'. Associate coordinator/quarterbacks coach Dave Ragone is doing work with those guys, and McVay called out both Bennett and Ty Simpson for having good growth. But listen up, he highlighted Stetson especially, saying he's had a 'really good last couple of weeks' and he's 'proud of him.' When McVay uses words like 'tremendous' and 'proud,' you know there's something real happening. This kid is making moves, and that makes things a little less comfortable for us up here in the Emerald City.
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Backup Battle Heating Up For Our Rivals
Remember, the Rams picked Bennett in the fourth round back in 2023. He still hasn't made his regular season debut, but now, with Jimmy Garoppolo still a free agent contemplating retirement, it looks like Bennett could absolutely slide into that backup QB spot behind Stafford. They also drafted Ty Simpson in the first round this year, so the competition for that role is heating up. But McVay's comments make it sound like Bennett is not just competing, he's stepping up and making a real case for himself. What does that mean for us in Seattle? It means our rivals in LA might actually have some legitimate, developing depth at quarterback, a position that can make or break a season, especially in a brutal, tight division like ours. Seeing this kind of praise for a player who hasn't even hit the field for a regular season game yet is definitely something to chew on. We're always focused on our own, on guys like Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Rashid Shaheed lighting it up, but we also gotta keep an eye on the competition, right?
The Stakes For The Season Ahead
This isn't just some throwaway offseason news, Emerald City. This is about a key divisional rival potentially solidifying their backup QB situation before training camp really kicks into high gear. While our guys like Sam Darnold, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, and Cooper Kupp are putting in the work to dominate under Coach Macdonald and OC Brian Fleury, we simply cannot afford to sleep on the competition in the NFC West. A confident, growing backup for the Rams could absolutely complicate our path to success, especially if Stafford misses any time. The next big thing to watch is how this plays out in Rams training camp over the next few weeks and into the preseason. Every piece of info, even from down there in LA, matters as we look toward kickoff. So, let's keep that passion burning, 12s. Every little development across the league impacts our beloved Hawks. Let's Go Hawks!
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