NEWSFLASH π¨: Stetson Bennett competing for NFL job with Rams against formerβ¦
Stetsonβ―Bennett, the former Georgia standout currently on the Rams’ roster, is once again battling to secure his place on the team. Heβs vying for a backup quarterback role straight out of training camp, this time competing against a former UTβMartin QBβthough the opponentβs name isnβt widely mentioned yet .
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π Background and what’s at stake
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Bennett was drafted in the 4th round (β―#128 overall) by the Rams in 2023 and is now entering his third training camp .
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Early on, he held off competition (like QB Brock Purdyβsorry, wrong team, scratch thatβand Joshua Dobbs) to earn a backup spot in 2024 .
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This year, the Rams have added another former UTβMartin QB into the mixβkeeping Bennett on high alert to protect his roster position .
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Why this matters
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Bennettβs path has been far from conventional. Standing 5β²11β³ and weighing 190 lb, heβs overcome skepticism time and againβfrom walk-on status at Georgia to two national titles in 2021 and 2022 .
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Rams GM Les Snead and coach Sean McVay have discussed a quarterback succession plan centered around Bennett, underscoring his importance to the team’s depth chart .
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What to watch this preseason
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Expect Bennett to face stiff competition during camp and preseason gamesβespecially from the former UTβMartin QB who was recently signed.
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Rams fans will be paying close attention during the preseason. Bennett already beat out Sam Darnold and others last yearβthis time could be make-or-break .
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The bigger picture: Bennettβs resiliency and proven leadership give him a solid shot, but with added competition, training camp will be critical. Stay tuned as the Rams work toward finalizing their quarterback depth chart.