Bennett not ready to be QB2. I’m bringing in a vet if I’m the Rams.

[PhillyRam]

The game is meaningless. I just hot home and started the game from the beginning. Looks like deep reserves are the only ones playing. D8 not concerned for the most.

However, 2 key roles seem to need replacements. The kicker looks overmatched. Need a vet to come in.

2nd, the projected back up QB looks like a developmental 3rd string rookie right now. Not accurate, poor decisions. So may need help here, but I doubt they do anything.

BTW, Aiden O'Connell with another big night.

 

[Elmgrovegnome]

Bennett looks like garbage.

 

[TexasRam]

Asshole face vs Raheem.

It's like a game of Chess between Einstein and Peewee Herman.

One guy laughing, smiling and dancing. The other guy game planning all week with a goal of utter domination.

 

[LouisvilleRam]

I wasn’t a fan of the Bennett selection, and he looks just awful on the field.

There will be some vets available in the next two weeks. I’m bringing in a pro to back up Stafford.

You're right he looks awful and seems to be regressing. Love your posts so keep them coming. The message board police ( the old guard ) on here may not like them but most people don't like the truth.

 

[FrantikRam]

Always fascinates me how many people care about who the backup QB is.

If Mahomes, Allen, Herbert, Burrow, Rodgers, Dak, etc. go down, every one of those teams is fucked. If Stafford goes down, were fucked.

A backup QB on some of those teams might be able to win some, but not one is a contender without their starting QB.

And if you want to ask yourself if Bennett could win a regular season game, you won't be able to answer it because we haven't seen him throw to Cooper Kupp.

 

[Haden]

Always fascinates me how many people care about who the backup QB is.

If Mahomes, Allen, Herbert, Burrow, Rodgers, Dak, etc. go down, every one of those teams is fucked. If Stafford goes down, were fucked.

A backup QB on some of those teams might be able to win some, but not one is a contender without their starting QB.

And if you want to ask yourself if Bennett could win a regular season game, you won't be able to answer it because we haven't seen him throw to Cooper Kupp.

Kurt Warner was a pretty good backup when Trent Green went down

 

[FrantikRam]

Kurt Warner was a pretty good backup when Trent Green went down

Kind of like pointing out someone had success buying a Powerball ticket.

Id be fine bringing in a vet, but I think the main reason we drafted Bennett is to have a cheap and cost controlled backup QB because the experienced ones typically cost a bit more.

 

[XXXIVwin]

Still waiting for someone to tell me what they see in Bennett.

Ok, I'll bite.

(With one huge caveat though... I haven't watched tonight's game yet! Sounds like he was terrible tonight.)

Main reason I still have optimism about Bennett was Kurt Warner's scouting report on him in his show "Study Ball". Kurt seemed to think that Stetson had really good processing skills and an ability to be accurate on the intermediate throws-- which Kurt says is "how to make money in the NFL."

In the Charger game, after his first couple of errant throws, Bennett seemed to get in a groove and people were sky high about him.

The Raider game was pretty mixed, with a few bad decisions but also a nice long scoring drive which showcased his mobility.

Tonight I guess he was terrible, I'll prepare for a shit-show.

Lastly-- to me, much of the 2023 season is about preparing for 2024. If the Rams still believe in Bennett's potential, obviously he'd get a lot more reps and experience being QB2 instead of QB3.

Anyway, I'll check out tonight's game and prepare for the worst....

 

[LA_Rams_#29]

I actually agree. We need to bring in a Qb.

Will Grier looked good

 

[Giles]

Who cares he's a backup. Only 2 reasons that a backup qb actually plays well.
1. He's actually legit.
2. The team is so stacked the qb plays not to lose and they win (cooper rush).
This team is far from stacked so if Stafford goes down again expect not to win a single gm.

 

[jrry32]

I say let it ride. The FO and coaches wanted Bennett.

 

[Merlin]

Every year....every preseason.....the same reactions

 

[Corbin]

 

[Merlin]

It’s amazing to me how protective some here are when it comes to Bennett. Do we have a contingent of Bulldog fans I’m not aware of?

Believing we need a better QB2 does not fill me with a sense of dread. Just a relatively minor personnel issue.

Bennett is going to be fine longterm as our backup QB. For a couple reasons. First because most backups are shit generally speaking. Second because if Stafford goes down we're gonna be shooting for that top pick range while acting publicly like it's the worst thing ever. But you can bet Les will be secretly killing chickens in black rites in his garage, with Demarco working the frier in the backyard to ensure there's no waste.

Also I think Bennett has the right skillset for this offense. He has the right mentality to endure McVay's grinding presence. He has the right mix of mobility and savvy. He's gonna be fine.

Rams are gonna be like an asian lantern this season, as long as the offense is producing the team should look decent. When it's not, welp, cut to vent thread. But one reason I'm not sweating it is because I'll welcome a top pick with this group. Whatever happens we'll be ok down the road.

 

[TexasRam]

In all seriousness on Bennett..

I am not at all whatsoever judging a rookie QB in his first preseason. And I mean that.

Playing with scrubs, still acclimating to the playbook and the timing of routes etc. I expect interceptions, breakdowns, misreads, passes being off etc.

Having said that, I do personally look for some particular things that I believe all effective QBs possess.

Accuracy, quick processing, good feel in the pocket, anticipation, poise, leadership, toughness, ability to make a variety of throws etc.

In my opinion, Bennett does show flashes of all these qualities. Especially poise, accuracy and quick processing.

I think he is still a work in progress and looks the part. But he needs time in the system and reps with the first team offense.

He might be a bust, might be an excellent QB. Too early to tell. If Stafford goes down we may find out real quick. Otherwise I give him another preseason after a year in the system.

In all fairness, two concerns are arm strength and height. Not sure if these will be deal breakers or not.

1. Arm Strength - Some of his interceptions, or near interceptions through the preseason look to be due to not putting enough zip on the ball and giving the defense time to break on the ball. Reminds me a bit of Perkins.

2. Height - He gets a lot of balls batted. The smaller QB's know how to maneuver around before making a throw to avoid knock downs. I am seeing too many batted balls and wonder if he can adjust how he throws at this level to compensate.

 

[Jacobarch]

Every year....every preseason.....the same reactions

L
Was thinking the exact same thing.

 

[PhillyRam]

Always fascinates me how many people care about who the backup QB is.

If Mahomes, Allen, Herbert, Burrow, Rodgers, Dak, etc. go down, every one of those teams is fucked. If Stafford goes down, were fucked.

A backup QB on some of those teams might be able to win some, but not one is a contender without their starting QB.

And if you want to ask yourself if Bennett could win a regular season game, you won't be able to answer it because we haven't seen him throw to Cooper Kupp.

On a team with a 35 yr old QB it does matter. I, like most fans, would like to see a guy who has potential to be the future. We unfortunately don't have that quite yet as I don't see Bennett as a viable longterm high quality starter.

Yeah, if we had Mahomes, I would only care that we had a guy who could fill in for a few weeks if needed. That team can win a SB every yr so a vet who can win a game or two is all you need in case of a short term absence by Mahomes. Sure if Mahomes gets knocked out in week 2, they are cooked anyway.

 

[PhillyRam]

Kind of like pointing out someone had success buying a Powerball ticket.

Id be fine bringing in a vet, but I think the main reason we drafted Bennett is to have a cheap and cost controlled backup QB because the experienced ones typically cost a bit more.

How about Foles when Wentz went down?

Problem is with a 35 yr old QB you would like to see a guy who can be the successor, especially after burning a 4th rd pick on a guy. And also after seeing a fellow 4th rd pick, who was picked immediately after our guy, look like a potential long-term answer in Vegas.

 

[XXXIVwin]

In all seriousness on Bennett..

I am not at all whatsoever judging a rookie QB in his first preseason. And I mean that.

Playing with scrubs, still acclimating to the playbook and the timing of routes etc. I expect interceptions, breakdowns, misreads, passes being off etc.

Having said that, I do personally look for some particular things that I believe all effective QBs possess.

Accuracy, quick processing, good feel in the pocket, anticipation, poise, leadership, toughness, ability to make a variety of throws etc.

In my opinion, Bennett does show flashes of all these qualities. Especially poise, accuracy and quick processing.

I think he is still a work in progress and looks the part. But he needs time in the system and reps with the first team offense.

He might be a bust, might be an excellent QB. Too early to tell. If Stafford goes down we may find out real quick. Otherwise I give him another preseason after a year in the system.

In all fairness, two concerns are arm strength and height. Not sure if these will be deal breakers or not.

1. Arm Strength - Some of his interceptions, or near interceptions through the preseason look to be due to not putting enough zip on the ball and giving the defense time to break on the ball. Reminds me a bit of Perkins.

2. Height - He gets a lot of balls batted. The smaller QB's know how to maneuver around before making a throw to avoid knock downs. I am seeing too many batted balls and wonder if he can adjust how he throws at this level to compensate.

Agree with about all of this. Only part I'd disagree with is the comparison to Perkins-- Perkins' lack of strength and accuracy was unusual, and Bennett is clearly above that.

I still see plenty of accuracy from Bennett. Both his INT's came on 3rd and 14 when he was pressing and made a poor read. Good accuracy combined with horrible decisions.

Bottom line, I'd agree that it's still way too early to tell with Bennett. He's had an up-and-down preseason which ended with a horrible half of play. But he proved to be a good decision maker at Georgia, so let's see what he's like after a year of acclimating to the NFL.

 

[Dodgersrf]

Enough of this nonsense.

If anyone wants to have an amicable discussion about our rookie, back up QB, we already have a Stetson thread.

Enjoy.