After four picks in Rams opener, what if Stetson Bennett flounders against Chargers?
4 months, 3 weeks ago

After four picks in Rams opener, what if Stetson Bennett flounders against Chargers?

LA Times  

Stetson Bennett’s goals are simple for when the Rams face the Chargers in a preseason game Saturday at SoFi Stadium. Bennett overcame miscues and passed for a game-tying touchdown with four seconds left to help beat the Cowboys, who like the Rams did not play starters. On Wednesday, after star quarterback Matthew Stafford was pulled midway through a joint practice with the Cowboys because of hamstring tightness, Jimmy Garoppolo took first-team reps and Bennett was elevated to run the second team. “The last thing you want is guys to go out there and be afraid to make a mistake because you had a situation like that,” coach Sean McVay said of Bennett’s four interceptions, adding, “But you do want to make good, consistent decisions.” Bennett played the entire game against the Cowboys and could do the same against the Chargers.

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Ready or not, Stetson Bennett will make his NFL debut as Rams No. 2 quarterback
4 months, 1 week ago

Ready or not, Stetson Bennett will make his NFL debut as Rams No. 2 quarterback

LA Times  

Rams quarterback Stetson Bennett showed enough in the preseason for coach Sean McVay to be comfortable with him as the primary backup for the first two weeks of the season. “I think it’s a really good opportunity to just get locked in, and go be ready if anything happens.” Bennett won McVay’s and general manager Les Snead’s confidence with his …

Rams vs. Texans takeaways: Sean McVay makes a decision on Stetson Bennett
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Rams vs. Texans takeaways: Sean McVay makes a decision on Stetson Bennett

LA Times  

Rams coach Sean McVay did not take any chances. With veteran Jimmy Garoppolo suspended by the NFL for the first two games, Bennett was in line to back up Matthew Stafford in the Sept. 8 opener at Detroit. But after the first two preseason games — both of which included multiple turnovers by Bennett that became moot when he tossed …

Final Rams 53-man roster projection: Stetson Bennett is QB3, OL shakeup, ILB sleeper
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Final Rams 53-man roster projection: Stetson Bennett is QB3, OL shakeup, ILB sleeper

New York Times  

The Los Angeles Rams will cut their 2024 roster to 53 players by Tuesday, Aug. 27 at 1 p.m. PT. Starting left tackle Alaric Jackson is suspended for the first two games of the season for violating the NFL’s personal conduct policy, so he will not count against the 53-man. Parkinson is obviously the starter, and will be the lead …

Everything is bigger for Rams’ Stetson Bennett for final start in Texas
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Everything is bigger for Rams’ Stetson Bennett for final start in Texas

LA Times  

Sean McVay’s evaluation of Stetson Bennett is nearly complete. McVay, preparing for his eighth season as the Rams coach, has not committed to Bennett as quarterback Matthew Stafford’s back-up for the Sept. 8 opener at Detroit. So, the preseason finale Saturday against the Houston Texans at NRG stadium offers Bennett a final opportunity to not only win another preseason game …

Matthew Stafford back at practice, but Rams saving him for season opener
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Matthew Stafford back at practice, but Rams saving him for season opener

LA Times  

Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford practiced Tuesday for the first time in a week. On what ostensibly was the Rams’ final workout before their once-postponed, it’s-really-supposed-to-happen, long goodbye to Thousand Oaks, star quarterback Matthew Stafford reintroduced himself to the huddle. McVay had described Stafford’s hamstring issue as “a little something.” But no issue is small when it concerns the team’s most …

Rams take no chances with Matthew Stafford’s hamstring and limit him to drills
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Rams take no chances with Matthew Stafford’s hamstring and limit him to drills

LA Times  

Rams coach Sean McVay is taking every precaution with Matthew Stafford and the quarterback’s hamstring issue. “If there was any sudden movement that set him back, just didn’t think it would be worth it.” Rams Rams preseason takeaways: Stetson Bennett bounces back in victory over Chargers Rams quarterback Stetson Bennett struggled at times against the Chargers, but found a way …

Rams preseason takeaways: Stetson Bennett bounces back in victory over Chargers
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Rams preseason takeaways: Stetson Bennett bounces back in victory over Chargers

LA Times  

A week after delivering a game-tying touchdown pass in the final seconds against the Dallas Cowboys, Rams quarterback Stetson Bennett connected with receiver JJ Laap in the fourth quarter for a 47-yard touchdown that proved to be the game-winner. Bennett clearly benefited from playing the entire game against the Cowboys and from taking second-team reps during a joint practice with …

Sean McVay says Rams quarterback Stetson Bennett’s spot is ‘still in evaluation mode’
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Sean McVay says Rams quarterback Stetson Bennett’s spot is ‘still in evaluation mode’

LA Times  

Rams quarterback Stetson Bennett had four of his passes intercepted by the Dallas Cowboys. Bennett tossed a score-tying touchdown pass with four seconds left in a victory over the Dallas Cowboys, but four intercepted passes before that gave coach Sean McVay pause. “We’ve still got to be able to see some more body of work,” McVay said, reiterating that while …

Stetson Bennett shakes off 4 INTs, throws winning TD in final seconds as Rams edge Cowboys, 13-12
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Stetson Bennett shakes off 4 INTs, throws winning TD in final seconds as Rams edge Cowboys, 13-12

Associated Press  

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — For 57 minutes on Sunday afternoon, Stetson Bennett very much looked like a quarterback who had not seen the field in nearly a year. In the last 3 minutes, though, Bennett led the Los Angeles Rams on a game-winning drive that might have brought back memories of him leading the University of Georgia to two consecutive national …

Stetson Bennett comes through at right time; takeaways from Rams-Cowboys game
5 months ago

Stetson Bennett comes through at right time; takeaways from Rams-Cowboys game

LA Times  

Stetson Bennett looks for an open receiver against the Dallas Cowboys in the first half. Observations from a game the Rams won, 13-12, in dramatic fashion: Quarterback Stetson Bennett comes through in the end Four interceptions, several the direct result of his poor decisions. “You’re kind of floating,” Bennett said of the immediate aftermath of his big play. “But I …

It’s prove-it time for Rams QB Stetson Bennett in preseason start against Dallas
5 months ago

It’s prove-it time for Rams QB Stetson Bennett in preseason start against Dallas

LA Times  

Stetson Bennett has not taken a game snap since the Rams’ final preseason game last year at Denver. So that’s what I’m looking forward to seeing.” Bennett said “fun for me” is being prepared and executing plays. “It’s playing quarterback — playing it well and throwing good passes and making good decisions.” After a joint practice with the Cowboys on …

Rams to open camp minus new Matthew Stafford deal and questions about quarterback room
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Rams to open camp minus new Matthew Stafford deal and questions about quarterback room

LA Times  

The Rams signed veteran quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo knowing he would not be able to play the first two games this season. “Matt’s been awesome helping me out, just teaching me the little intricacies of the offense that, really, the coaches don’t really tell you about but as a quarterback you need to know,” he said. I don’t look physically how …

Rams’ Stetson Bennett is getting back in form after improving mental health
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Rams’ Stetson Bennett is getting back in form after improving mental health

LA Times  

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo, left, Matthew Stafford, center, and Stetson Bennett warm up during the NFL football team’s organized team activities in Thousand Oaks. “Yeah,” Bennett said, “I’d say that.” Bennett’s future with the team remains to be determined but McVay said last week that Bennett “had a couple good days and it’s been good having him out …

Rams knew all along Aaron Donald was retiring but can scheme or draft compensate?
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Rams knew all along Aaron Donald was retiring but can scheme or draft compensate?

LA Times  

Rams coach Sean McVay, center, talks with reporters during availability at the NFL owners meetings. “Yep,” Donald replied, “This is it.” Donald’s retirement last week made official what McVay and those throughout the Rams organization knew for weeks. “You could really feel there was a sense of peace,” McVay said Tuesday at the NFL owners annual meeting, before jokingly adding, …

Rams say mystery absentee Stetson Bennett will participate in offseason workouts
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Rams say mystery absentee Stetson Bennett will participate in offseason workouts

LA Times  

Stetson Bennett missed most of his rookie season with the Rams because he was placed on the non-football injury/illness list for an undisclosed issue. How long remains to be determined, but Bennett will participate in the team’s offseason workouts, general manager Les Snead said Monday at the NFL owners’ annual meeting. Bennett, 26, has been working out in Dallas, and …

Rams are set up with money and draft picks, now they can do ‘anything we want’
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Rams are set up with money and draft picks, now they can do ‘anything we want’

LA Times  

Kevin Demoff, chief operating officer of the Rams, shared thoughts on the upcoming NFL draft and the team’s salary-cap situation. So Kevin Demoff, the Rams’ chief operating officer, will not be repeating the message he sent season-ticket holders before last season, which amounted to an apology in advance. “They’re kind of where we’re accustomed to them being, and I think …

Rams coach Sean McVay hoping to get ‘clarity’ on Stetson Bennett’s status
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Rams coach Sean McVay hoping to get ‘clarity’ on Stetson Bennett’s status

LA Times  

Rams quarterback Stetson Bennett looks to pass during a preseason game against the Chargers in August. Coach Sean McVay said Thursday that the Rams would “connect” with Bennett “at the appropriate time” to determine his status. But when asked about the chance to possibly pick in the first round for the first time since he became the coach in 2017, …

Rams’ Matthew Stafford has sprained thumb ligament. Stetson Bennett is unlikely to play this season
1 year, 2 months ago

Rams’ Matthew Stafford has sprained thumb ligament. Stetson Bennett is unlikely to play this season

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Matthew Stafford has a sprained ligament in his right thumb, possibly sidelining the Rams’ starting quarterback for Los Angeles’ visit to Green Bay on Sunday. Although coach Sean McVay didn’t rule out his Super Bowl-winning quarterback Monday, he said the Rams are looking for another quarterback to pair with backup Brett Rypien in practice this week in …

Rookie QB Stetson Bennett goes on Rams’ non-football injury list; no reason given by Sean McVay
1 year, 3 months ago

Rookie QB Stetson Bennett goes on Rams’ non-football injury list; no reason given by Sean McVay

Associated Press  

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. — The Los Angeles Rams placed rookie quarterback Stetson Bennett on their non-football injury list Wednesday. Rams coach Sean McVay wouldn’t give any details about the reason for the move with Bennett, who led Georgia to the past two national championships before Los Angeles drafted him in the fourth round. “Appreciate him as a teammate, and Brett …

Rams won’t reveal why rookie QB Stetson Bennett is on non-football injury list
1 year, 3 months ago

Rams won’t reveal why rookie QB Stetson Bennett is on non-football injury list

LA Times  

The Rams drafted Stetson Bennett to be Matthew Stafford’s backup this season and possible successor down the road. Bennett was placed on the non-football injury list, coach Sean McVay said, declining to disclose details. McVay said putting Bennett on the non-football injury list was not related to the shoulder issue. Asked how Bennett’s current situation affects the Rams as an …

Rodrigue: 5 things I think after the Rams’ first preseason game of 2023
1 year, 4 months ago

Rodrigue: 5 things I think after the Rams’ first preseason game of 2023

New York Times  

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — The No. “It’s the first NFL game that you’re playing in, you’re gonna come in and be a little nervous try to make a play when sometimes plays aren’t there,” Bennett said. But one play in particular could be a little ominous foreshadowing for what is to come, if the Rams don’t find a solution: Early in …

Rams preseason takeaways: Stetson Bennett recovers nicely after ‘bone-headed plays’
1 year, 4 months ago

Rams preseason takeaways: Stetson Bennett recovers nicely after ‘bone-headed plays’

LA Times  

For a first time in an NFL game situation, Stetson Bennett showed poise and all but announced he would not be easily rattled. And I thought there were some good plays that I made.” The Rams drafted Bennett in the fourth round, believing the former Georgia star could back up, and possibly succeed, veteran starter Matthew Stafford. “Didn’t turn the …

Rams OTAs: Veterans collide with youth movement and more observations
1 year, 7 months ago

Rams OTAs: Veterans collide with youth movement and more observations

New York Times  

Jourdan Rodrigue’s “The Playcallers”, a new narrative podcast series that takes a look at the inside dynamics of the NFL’s youngest coaching family, the Kyle Shanahan/Sean McVay tree, is live now. But he was very helpful, ‘you’re good, you’re good.’ I’d have to ask him, like, twice.” Jourdan Rodrigue will host “The Playcallers”, a new narrative podcast series that takes …

Rams draft Georgia QB Stetson Bennett in 4th round
1 year, 8 months ago

Rams draft Georgia QB Stetson Bennett in 4th round

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Stetson Bennett will get the chance to deliver for the Los Angeles Rams. After adding TCU guard Steve Avila with their second-round pick Friday, Los Angeles’ Day 3 group included Warren McClendon, Bennett’s right tackle at Georgia; three more players from the 2020 and 2021 Horned Frogs, including impressive cornerback Tre’Vius Hodges-Tomlinson; and Ethan Evans, a punter …

Georgia titles on their mind, Rams pick Stetson Bennett to follow Matthew Stafford
1 year, 8 months ago

Georgia titles on their mind, Rams pick Stetson Bennett to follow Matthew Stafford

LA Times  

The Rams like the way Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett produces under pressure. “Excited to work with Coach McVay,” Bennett said, adding, “I hear he’s a genius.” Starting quarterback Matthew Stafford, acquired before the 2021 season in a trade for Goff, two first-round picks and a third-round pick, led the Rams to a Super Bowl victory in his first season but …

Schultz: Stetson Bennett’s pre-draft playbook is all wrong. He needs a ‘wake-up call’
1 year, 11 months ago

Schultz: Stetson Bennett’s pre-draft playbook is all wrong. He needs a ‘wake-up call’

New York Times  

ATLANTA — Stetson Bennett made headlines as a quarterback and an everyday man’s kind of deity for a legion of college football worshipers at Georgia. The central issue was the timing of it all — that he spent time in a drunk tank at a time when he was supposed to be preparing for the NFL Draft; that he chose …

Georgia QB Bennett is old-school Heisman Trophy contender
2 years, 1 month ago

Georgia QB Bennett is old-school Heisman Trophy contender

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! NEW YORK — At a time when Heisman Trophy winners are usually on their way to being first-round picks in the NFL draft, Stetson Bennett is a contender from another era of college football. Williams has one more year left of college football before becoming draft …

Bennett running away with starting QB job for No. 1 Georgia
3 years, 1 month ago

Bennett running away with starting QB job for No. 1 Georgia

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! No better than third string on Georgia’s depth chart entering the season, Bennett took advantage of an injury to JT Daniels to grab the job. “His legs have played a big part in his success,” Smart said after Bennett ran for 40 yards and a touchdown …

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