That is correct. The rams told everyone that Bennett was drafted to be the back up. What is telling is that the Rams went out and got Jimmy G after that.
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Yep. Bennett was drafted in 2023 and loss a lot of time when he took a leave from the team.
Enter Jimmy Garoppolo in 2024.
Our Defense is KILLING our Offense.
I am in no way upset at this.
I am in no way upset at this.
Well if they hold Bennett out, that's a wrap at QB2. Hope they have him play though. I want to see both of them out there.
Welp, I’ll eat my crow on that one. I thought for sure Stetson needed the reps and needed to prove himself. Legit sounds like McVay has seen enough, though.
If Ty doesn’t get any first team reps in the Cowboys joint practice, I think that will be pretty indicative the battle is over.
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Reps at QB don't really mean much in preseason, you're not playing a real defense. The calls are so mickey mouse it's high school ball, but you can still see get lineman reps in blocking on offense and defense, pass catchers and defenders can get reps to work on technique in space even if the call is nothing much.
Sure maybe in the 90s and 2000s it meant more cause offenses and defenses weren't as advanced but those days are over.
BUT WHAT ABOUT TY GETING REPS YOU SAY!!!!
Well Mr. Wet-behind-the-ears needs reps on things like cadence, getting the call in, getting to the line, he needs reps in 2 minute even if it's a 2 minute from Parkway West High, etc... that someone who's been in the system doesn't need. Kid even needs reps on his drops and matching his footwork to the route so it's a different beast.
Joint practices where teams are at least playing some medium strength version of the offense and defense are really what's important and McVay has said it repeatedly.
I think the ship has sailed on Ty getting 1st team reps period except maybe as a reward towards end of camp.
Still, as fans, it'll be entertaining to watch him in preseason. I just hope we don't have rush to judgement threads, either way. He's not going to show us he's a franchise QB and he's not going to show us he isn't.
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Well I mean Carson Beck showed us he's a pro bowler so...
Truth be told, I don't believe there is or was a real battle. I believe the Rams always intended for this to be a real redshirt year for Simpson, and the only way they were going to rush him is if Bennett underwhelmed and they couldn't find a vet.
Or they want Simpson to get reps but aren't pushing him to be #2 by proclamation. Nobody knows but McVay and his assistants.
I still say Simpson is swimming in, and having dreams while he sleeps about, installation, cadence, verbiage, pace, etc. The "long play" if there ever was one. Cant be anywhere NEAR ready.
Bennett will play in preseason. The Rams are not that confident that Bennett is the number 2. I will be shocked, but if Bennett balls out in the scrimmages, then maybe.