OFFICIAL 2026 Training Camp Thread

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DzRams said:
I think this has gone about as well as we could hope.

The hope, after the draft, was that Bennett was much improved and could allow them to redshirt Simpson.
The hope was also that Simpson developed quickly and would push for the QB2 job since we knew that he was more talented.

It seems both are happening.
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I mean, I don't think Bennett has shown a ton so far.

I would have liked our first round QB to immediately be superior to - at best with improvement - a mid-level backup. Alternatively I would have liked him to have beaten Bennett out by end of training camp and preseason (I guess there's still a chance).

Sure hope he becomes our next franchise QB. I have my doubts with what's plainly in front of my eyes but if he can become Brock Purdy with a little more arm strength I'll take it.
 
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WestCoastRam said:
I mean, I don't think Bennett has shown a ton so far.

I would have liked our first round QB to immediately be superior to - at best with improvement - a mid-level backup. Alternatively I would have liked him to have beaten Bennett out by end of training camp and preseason (I guess there's still a chance).

Sure hope he becomes our next franchise QB. I have my doubts with what's plainly in front of my eyes but if he can become Brock Purdy with a little more arm strength I'll take it.
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One could argue that Simpson was immediately superior to Bennett as a football player talentwise. One could also argue that Klare may even be in the same boat with a few of the TEs. And I guess there's no need to mention Ronnie Rivers and the backs behind him on the depth chart.

But, of course, talent is only one part of the equation. NFL experience in an offense can outweigh talent at times. Especially, in an offense as complex as McVay's and on a team ready to win now that doesn't have time to slow things down to develop a rookie.

If this team weren't contending for anything Stafford would probably be dealt at the trade deadline and Simpson would probably then be the starter.

In fact, that's how I believe most first round QBs get their starting jobs. They go to non-contenders, are given most of the attention by the coaching staffs, and given the jobs to sink or swim.
 
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Memphis Ram said:
One could argue that Simpson was immediately superior to Bennett as a football player talentwise. One could also argue that Klare may even be in the same boat with a few of the TEs. And I guess there's no need to mention Ronnie Rivers and the backs behind him on the depth chart.

But, of course, talent is only one part of the equation. NFL experience in an offense can outweigh talent at times. Especially, in an offense as complex as McVay's and on a team ready to win now that doesn't have time to slow things down to develop a rookie.

If this team weren't contending for anything Stafford would probably be dealt at the trade deadline and Simpson would probably then be the starter.

In fact, that's how I believe most first round QBs get their starting jobs. They go to non-contenders, are given most of the attention by the coaching staffs, and given the jobs to sink or swim.
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Sadly, with the limited amount of starts that Simpson had and his physical shortcomings, starting him at all this year would be a recipe for disaster so glad we don't have to do it.

If he's gonna be good, this is the way forward. The only timeline, Tony.
 
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WestCoastRam said:
I mean, I don't think Bennett has shown a ton so far.

I would have liked our first round QB to immediately be superior to - at best with improvement - a mid-level backup. Alternatively I would have liked him to have beaten Bennett out by end of training camp and preseason (I guess there's still a chance).

Sure hope he becomes our next franchise QB. I have my doubts with what's plainly in front of my eyes but if he can become Brock Purdy with a little more arm strength I'll take it.
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Bennett has his warts, but he's shown enough improvement IMO to indicate that he can be a decent QB2.

Memphis Rams verbalized above my thoughts on Simpson.

I'm higher on both of them than you are.
 
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WestCoastRam said:
Sadly, with the limited amount of starts that Simpson had and his physical shortcomings, starting him at all this year would be a recipe for disaster so glad we don't have to do it.

If he's gonna be good, this is the way forward. The only timeline, Tony.
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SADLY to SAY -imho is that it goes DEEPER than that.I hope WE don’t find out EITHER?? Then again I could be completely OFF BASE !!

Won’t say it ,but if a situation happens you heard it here FIRST!!

I TOLD YOU SO !!

What I will say just to give a better clue is looking at THE NFL last season.Then think about who is available at QB !

AM I Happy with TY SIMPSON as the Future Rams QB ?? Heck YES!!

My other point goes a long the line if what MEMPHIS has stated about The RAMS roster.

My hope is just the development players & things continue statues quo
 
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