Stafford’s Back Issue

[dieterbrock]

Stafford has a scheduled workout Saturday, so folks will just have to relax until then

 

[Merlin]

I dont think you can put Stafford out there with a backup LT, whereas the backup QB are fodder.

Agreed. And this is in combination what makes the current situation so alarming.

I mean, even if Cousins was a tad better than Garappolo…Jimmy has been here with the playbook for a year and is here in camp getting a ton of reps with starters.

It would be very one step forward two steps back to move off of that at this point.

Only way Cousins would make sense is if Atlanta were to move him to us for a late rounder, and if they were to absorb a considerable portion of his salary. This is because the Rams have an equivalent QB in Jimmy, which is to say that low end type starter.

Also I think there's a good chance that if Bennett plays the way he did in the first preseason game the rest of the way, the dropoff from Cousins (both are limited arm/ball distributors) to him would be negligible. Because QBs with iffy arms don't usually age well. And Bennett moves better than Cousins not to mention has had the entirety of camp learning the full install of this year's offense.

So if it's me I'd stand pat with Jimmy > Bennett. And whatever happens happens.

 

[Jacobarch]

I bet Sean prefers Jimmy......

Agreed, any sane person would.

 

[Ground Chuck]

Banks was much better then Rypien.

I suppose. But by degree Banks scourge of incompetence lasted longer, and caused more embarrassment. Rypien was like a brief bout of diarrhea

 

[Ground Chuck]

I mean, even if Cousins was a tad better than Garappolo…Jimmy has been here with the playbook for a year and is here in camp getting a ton of reps with starters.

It would be very one step forward two steps back to move off of that at this point.

Agreed. I just don't get this Cousins talk. Why do we even have Garapolo (at a bargain cap hit, and healthy) if we are going to consider the leftover husk Cough*SamBradford2.0*cough that used to be Kirk "You like that" Cousins??

This reminds me of the guys that see some veteran wide receiver is let go and always speculate if we should take a flyer on them.

NO! Just No

 

[Allen2McVay]

Agreed, any sane person would.

Hey! ... Let's not be taking Cheap Shots against @Loyal.

 

[OldSchool]

Hey! ... Let's not be taking Cheap Shots against @Loyal.

Yeah! It's not nice to pick on the less fortunate among us

 

[Shuie3225]

Who knows how this plays out my guess is Stafford starts on the pup. Hopefully not but why risk it escalating or lingering longer.

The only thing that seems certain at this point is the Rams drafting QB early next yr.

 

[So Ram]

Hard to understand, granted, great guy, cerebral and can learn an offense quick, but IMHO, offers nothing and I would rather give someone else a chance that has more upside. This is one of my biggest issues with the NFL is coaches want guys that won't hurt them, but they ignore guys that could actually help them.

IMO - The Rams actually feel blessed to be in the situation they are in with there 3 QB’s

 

[Loyal]

Yeah! It's not nice to pick on the less fortunate among us

Yeah! At least get Lagavulin 11 yr old Offerman Edition Single Malt Whiskey with which to do shots!

 

[TheTackle]

Agreed. I just don't get this Cousins talk. Why do we even have Garapolo (at a bargain cap hit, and healthy) if we are going to consider the leftover husk Cough*SamBradford2.0*cough that used to be Kirk "You like that" Cousins??

This reminds me of the guys that see some veteran wide receiver is let go and always speculate if we should take a flyer on them.

NO! Just No

Not to mention his huge contract! No way we torpedo our future especially with 2 first round picks in 2026

 

[RAMSinLA]

Cousins would not even be better than Bennett imo

 

[Merlin]

Cousins would not even be better than Bennett imo

I want to agree with this. But I think we need to see Bennett do what he did in game one in the next two games. And as the quality goes off the field pull that ball down and avoid the INTs when necessary.

It would be really nice if he were to finish this preseason looking like a legit backup.

 

[Memento]

Kirk Cousins?

 

[Ram Ts]

D’Marco was extremely adamant today on radio that Stafford would be the Rams starting QB week 1. Saying the only way he would not be is if he has new a setback.

Not sure how much of that was his belief in Stafford as a warrior…versus true insider knowledge of staff’s back/injury status. Sure hope it’s the latter.

 

[El Chapo Jr]

Hey! ... Let's not be taking Cheap Shots against @Loyal.

Hobos need love too so kick with soft, fuzzy slippers if you must.

 

[majrleaged]

There is no way the rams consider Cousins. That would be taking a bad situation and timesing it by 10. The team has gone to far down this path. I think they sink or swim with what they have.

 

[RecklessRams]

Kirk Cousins
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#18
NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reports that Kirk Cousins is “finally healthy again and has impressed in training camp.”
Cousins dealt with a throwing arm injury in-season last year, but in the video segment, Pelissero curiously references Cousins’ 2023 Achilles tendon rupture, with regard to Cousins’ current health. The comment seemingly acknowledges that Cousins’ ability to plant and drive off of his surgically repaired right leg was compromised last year. The good news is Cousins’ zip has apparently returned. Pelissero names the Rams as a potential trade partner, given Matthew Stafford’s back injury and Cousins’ familiarity with head coach Sean McVay’s scheme via Falcons’ OC Zac Robinson, McVay’s former understudy. Cousins will not play in the Falcons’ preseason Week 2 game against the Titans tonight.
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Source: Tom Pelissero

 

[Memento]

Kirk Cousins
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ATL
Quarterback
#18
NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reports that Kirk Cousins is “finally healthy again and has impressed in training camp.”
Cousins dealt with a throwing arm injury in-season last year, but in the video segment, Pelissero curiously references Cousins’ 2023 Achilles tendon rupture, with regard to Cousins’ current health. The comment seemingly acknowledges that Cousins’ ability to plant and drive off of his surgically repaired right leg was compromised last year. The good news is Cousins’ zip has apparently returned. Pelissero names the Rams as a potential trade partner, given Matthew Stafford’s back injury and Cousins’ familiarity with head coach Sean McVay’s scheme via Falcons’ OC Zac Robinson, McVay’s former understudy. Cousins will not play in the Falcons’ preseason Week 2 game against the Titans tonight.
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10m ago
Source: Tom Pelissero

 

[PhillyRam]

Stafford has a scheduled workout Saturday, so folks will just have to relax until then