[PARAM]

I think we ought to admit, if Stafford goes down for an extended period, no #2 is going to get us through. That being said, if he went down for half a game, a game and a half or so, Garappolo gives us a chance to survive, whereas Bennett doesn't give us much more than Rypien did. Drafting a kid now would be smart but I don't know that's the direction they'll take.

[BobCarl]

BTW, McVay said he absolutely wants Jimmy G. back but realized he might have other opportunities.

Maybe the Giants or the Jets will name Jimmy G as their starter.

Even if nobody wants him as their starter it will be a matter of $$. I'm sure that there are teams that wouldn't have him, not even for the vet's minimum.

[BobCarl]

Drafting a kid now would be smart but I don't know that's the direction they'll take.

That strategy didn't work out very well for Raheem Morris and the Atlanta Falcons.

Er, well it is too soon to find out.

The salary cap cost of drafting a QB in the 8th slot is negligible.

[ramsman34]

At what price? What is his market value?

That going to depend on a few things. Whomever drafts Ward and Sanders will need a vet QB in place. Will multiple teams offer him a deal as a bridge QB. Surely no one sees him as the long term answer at starter. So my guess is top of the backup contract market. IDK what that is $5mil/per?? Maybe $8. Is have to look at the top paid backups. But he would want to be at the top of that list I would guess.

[AltiTude Ram]

Jimmy G. would be the obvious backup but I don't think he is the best as far as future starter.

I like Daniel Jones and Zach Wilson as possible future starters. Come in and learn the system under Stafford and McVay. Both were 1st round picks and could develop under the right coach. McVay is one of the best to learn from. JMO

[Dare]

Matt's contract is described as I thought it would be, i.e. this year with 2026 an option year. Option for what? If their drafted QB is ready to start. That would be the only reason to go year to year with Matt.

Stafford's contract structure only reinforces my expectation of a first round QB. If they get their target QB I see him starting in 2026. If they have to take their alternative choice like someone such as Shough as an example, they might want him to develop over two years, though he could probably start in year two but that isn't a given.

People forget that originally Mahomes was going to be given 2 years of development but it was shortened to one year because he proved to them he was ready. I see the Rams taking a similar approach. They didn't do that with Goff and paid the price. But again this is a totally different offense than played by Goff. He would be right at home in this scheme.

I see the Rams taking a completely different approach at QB this time. They want to ensure that the QB is ready to start before he does. All three QBs I've really looked at are examples of that kind of rookie QB, i.e. McCord is probably the most ready to play this offense, Leonard isn't far off, and gives McVay the QB mobility he seems to want, while Shough can start in his second year but would probably blossom in his third year.

All I'm doing is pointing out traits that would seem to fit McVay's scheme. As we have seen with Goff, scheme fit is vitally important. Of the three Leonard is the gunslinger of the 3 and we know that mentality appeals to Sean. McCord is more like Goff IMO and can have a similar career given the scheme and team he plays in and on.

This draft is only shallow at QB because teams and evaluators are focused on dual threats. Which is why I expect Leonard to go in the top 10. McCord is a pure pocket passer and isn't a dual threat player. Shough is older with injury history, and despite his run times he probably drops because besides age and injury, also he's more raw than the others.

[Haden]

I hope Jimmy G comes back. He is a very high quality backup. If not, Gardner Minshew is getting released and would be a good backup at only 28 with plenty of starting experience.

[BobCarl]

If not, Gardner Minshew

I don't want either guy playing with the Rams for more than a game or two.

Minshew reminds me of Ted in Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventures ...

https://www.tiktok.com/@nfloncbs/video/ ... 51?lang=en

[ramsman34]

I could see JG, D Jones, or Z Wilson as the #2. Jones might get a chance to start, less so for JG and highly unlikely for Wilson. I do not see the Rams drafting a QB this draft unless it’s late or someone they love as a potential starter or at least an upgrade to Bennett as the eventual #2 drops to the 3rd round

[actionjack]

Matt's contract is described as I thought it would be, i.e. this year with 2026 an option year. Option for what? If their drafted QB is ready to start. That would be the only reason to go year to year with Matt.

Stafford's contract structure only reinforces my expectation of a first round QB. If they get their target QB I see him starting in 2026. If they have to take their alternative choice like someone such as Shough as an example, they might want him to develop over two years, though he could probably start in year two but that isn't a given.

People forget that originally Mahomes was going to be given 2 years of development but it was shortened to one year because he proved to them he was ready. I see the Rams taking a similar approach. They didn't do that with Goff and paid the price. But again this is a totally different offense than played by Goff. He would be right at home in this scheme.

I see the Rams taking a completely different approach at QB this time. They want to ensure that the QB is ready to start before he does. All three QBs I've really looked at are examples of that kind of rookie QB, i.e. McCord is probably the most ready to play this offense, Leonard isn't far off, and gives McVay the QB mobility he seems to want, while Shough can start in his second year but would probably blossom in his third year.

All I'm doing is pointing out traits that would seem to fit McVay's scheme. As we have seen with Goff, scheme fit is vitally important. Of the three Leonard is the gunslinger of the 3 and we know that mentality appeals to Sean. McCord is more like Goff IMO and can have a similar career given the scheme and team he plays in and on.

This draft is only shallow at QB because teams and evaluators are focused on dual threats. Which is why I expect Leonard to go in the top 10. McCord is a pure pocket passer and isn't a dual threat player. Shough is older with injury history, and despite his run times he probably drops because besides age and injury, also he's more raw than the others.

Zero chance we draft a QB round 1, zero. I thought Stafford was going to be traded?!?
Stafford is year to year as he is nearing the time where he may retire. It give the Rams and Stafford flexibility.

When the Rams draft a QB for the future, he will 100% be a dual threat QB. Snead has made this very well known.