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Personally I think the bar for Stetson is set pretty low. I don't think anyone sees him as the heir apparent to Stafford. He was drafted as a role player, i.e. to replace Wolford. In that regard I think he's far better than John. IMO that is really the context he should be viewed in.
Case in point, no one expects Sony Michel to replace Akers. He can if needed but that is not why he's going to be on the roster. He provides them with a veteran backup and solid 3rd down, i.e. pass blocking RB. As a pass blocker in the backfield, Sony is undoubtedly the best. If the Rams are behind late and have to throw every down he's the guy that I want back there making sure Stafford has time to throw. That's his role and in that role he's as good as you are going to get as a FA signing.
If anyone is going to replace Akers long term it will be Evans.
But Stetson is a work in progress to even be that backup. It wouldn't surprise me if the Rams carried 3 QBs this year giving Stetson plenty of time to develop into the role. IMO the issue with Stetson isn't talent it's mental. How long will he be willing to be a backup, considering he's already older than most rookie QBs. If the Rams draft their next franchise QB next year the backup role will chafe on Stetson who IMO will want out in 2025.
Because of what I just said it could be a reason for it dragging on as they will want to keep guaranteed money to a minimum. Also, all drafted rookies waited to be signed because of the Ram's lack of cap to sign them a point I made in another thread. The only part of a drafted rookie's contract that is negotiable is in reality the guaranteed money.
Case in point, no one expects Sony Michel to replace Akers. He can if needed but that is not why he's going to be on the roster. He provides them with a veteran backup and solid 3rd down, i.e. pass blocking RB. As a pass blocker in the backfield, Sony is undoubtedly the best. If the Rams are behind late and have to throw every down he's the guy that I want back there making sure Stafford has time to throw. That's his role and in that role he's as good as you are going to get as a FA signing.
If anyone is going to replace Akers long term it will be Evans.
But Stetson is a work in progress to even be that backup. It wouldn't surprise me if the Rams carried 3 QBs this year giving Stetson plenty of time to develop into the role. IMO the issue with Stetson isn't talent it's mental. How long will he be willing to be a backup, considering he's already older than most rookie QBs. If the Rams draft their next franchise QB next year the backup role will chafe on Stetson who IMO will want out in 2025.
Because of what I just said it could be a reason for it dragging on as they will want to keep guaranteed money to a minimum. Also, all drafted rookies waited to be signed because of the Ram's lack of cap to sign them a point I made in another thread. The only part of a drafted rookie's contract that is negotiable is in reality the guaranteed money.
