Stafford "Dealing with soreness" per McVay

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So finally, they admit it. Stafford has elbow issues. Explains the scheme change with all the short passes and misfiring so frequently.

Not sure those injuries get better without rest.

Methinks the next two are winnable without Stafford with a heavy running game commitment. The rest could do wonders.
 
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InfiniteRam said:
So finally, they admit it. Stafford has elbow issues. Explains the scheme change with all the short passes and misfiring so frequently.

Not sure those injuries get better without rest.

Methinks the next two are winnable without Stafford with a heavy running game commitment. The rest could do wonders.
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I'm not so sure about that one. Offense was already struggling and Stafford was a huge reason why the team put up points. When he can hit some passes, we can get points. Bennett has zero game experience and Simpson is still a very green rookie. That would be one risky ass move if Stafford is sat for rest.
 
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If Stafford sits do we do Simpson over Bennett? Or more likely Bennett starts with Simpson available in relief? Guess it all depends on how Ty has looked in practices.
 
InfiniteRam said:
So finally, they admit it. Stafford has elbow issues. Explains the scheme change with all the short passes and misfiring so frequently.

Not sure those injuries get better without rest.

Methinks the next two are winnable without Stafford with a heavy running game commitment. The rest could do wonders.
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So, you think that the other teams would respect the Rams' passing game with Bennett or Simpson in there?
Remember the TJ Rubley days ?
 
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So, you think that the other teams would respect the Rams' passing game with Bennett or Simpson in there?
Remember the TJ Rubley days ?
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Not sure how Rubley plays into this at all. One of the worst quarterbacks the Rams have ever trotted on the field. I have no doubt that Stetson could pull out a win or two against inferior opponents. Lesser quarterbacks win across the league.
 
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Not sure how Rubley plays into this at all. I have no doubt that Stetson could pull it a win or two against inferior opponents. Lesser quarterbacks win across the league on a regular basis.
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He (Rubley) wasn't very good (yet) either.
Nobody respects the pass if your QB isn't any good. So, locking down you running game is what the defense does.
Stet has little, if any NFL experience, other than in the PS.
Simpson, none.
 
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I thought there were times in the Denver game where you could see him trying to loosen up his arm on the sideline. Like stretching and doing some range of motion exercises.

But I’m not too worried. I don’t think it’s that serious yet. I think the shorter passing game is more a reflection of the personnel and not because Stafford can’t push the ball downfield.
 
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Maybe we go full-on Baker Mayfield next week. Zero yards passing but a very heavy run game. Hopefully this is something Stafford can work through, with the bye week allowing for some recovery.
 
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InfiniteRam said:
So finally, they admit it. Stafford has elbow issues. Explains the scheme change with all the short passes and misfiring so frequently.

Not sure those injuries get better without rest.

Methinks the next two are winnable without Stafford with a heavy running game commitment. The rest could do wonders.
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What I saw was McVay telling reporters they need to ask Stafford about the ice he had on his elbow after the game. K think that’s a stretch to Stafford has elbow issues.
 
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