The Los Angeles Rams are looking for a potential quarterback who can seamlessly take over after Matthew Stafford walks off into the sunset. While he is now 38 years old, he is also coming off his first MVP season. He doesn't appear ready to slow down or retire any time soon, even though he is one of the oldest players in the NFL.
Still, Sean McVay understands the importance of a strong depth chart at the QB position. The Rams will face a major absence if Stafford misses time, and Jimmy Garoppolo, his backup through 2024, is a free agent.
On Sunday, Coach McVay addressed his QB room, which currently only consists of Stafford and 2023 fourth-round pick Stetson Bennett. When asked what the plans were, McVay admitted that his past relationship with free agent QB Kirk Cousins is legitimate, and that he would "love" to reunite with him in L.A. Nevertheless, McVay would also be open to re-signing Garoppolo.
"People make some connections with Kirk." "If it doesn't work out with Jimmy, it's definitely something — Kirk has been as influential in helping me get to L.A. in the first place as anyone. I know he has some other options and some other boyfriends, but Jimmy and Kirk are guys I would love to have back with us."
McVay and Cousins overlapped for five seasons with the Commanders from 2012 to 2016, including Cousins' first Pro Bowl season in 2015. Still, he's now looking for another place to play, and the Rams need a high-level backup who can get the job done. Ultimately, Rams and Cousins could be a perfect fit, especially considering he will have very little time to learn when it comes to mastering an offense for which he already knows most of the terminology.
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