29 days ago
Georgia football easily handled Western Kentucky with a 70-20 blowout win Saturday in Sanford Stadium.
Grading a team that has dominated the first two opponents isn't easy.
Go ahead and call us an easy grader, but the Bulldogs look very much like the No. 2 team in the country.
Here's our postgame report card for the Bulldogs.
More: Georgia football Former Georgia QB Stetson Bennett makes NFL regular-season debut Down Under
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Grading a team that has dominated the first two opponents isn't easy.
Go ahead and call us an easy grader, but the Bulldogs look very much like the No. 2 team in the country.
Here's our postgame report card for the Bulldogs.
More: Georgia football Former Georgia QB Stetson Bennett makes NFL regular-season debut Down Under
#Football #team #easy #saturday
30 days ago
The No. 2 Georgia Bulldogs are debuting all-white uniforms against the Western Ketnucky Hilltoppers. Georgia will wear white pants, white jerseys and white helmets for the first time in school history.
Georgia has worn alternate uniforms four times during the coach Kirby Smart era. The Dawgs are 4-0. Georgia still traditionally wears a white or red jersey along with silver britches and a red helmet.
The Bulldogs wore black jerseys in a 2016 home win (35-21) over Louisiana Lafayette. In Georgia's last road trip to Arkansas, back in 2020 quarterback Stetson Bennett saved the day after a slow start. Georgia wore red pants and slightly altered white uniforms in the 37-10 win.
In 2020, Georgia also wore black jerseys at home in the Bulldogs' 31-24 win over the Mississippi State Bulldogs in a game where JT Daniels passed for over 400 yards. Georgia wore the same black jerseys, which have a red Dawg collar, in Georgia's last-second 24-21 Peach Bowl win over Cincinnati.
Of course, Georgia's most memorable alternate jersey game is when the Bulldogs beat Auburn at home in 2007 with black jerseys. Georgia will look to move to 5-0 in alternate uniforms under coach Smart on Saturday, Sept. 12 against Western Kentucky at 12:45 p.m. ET.
#jerseys #black #alternate
Georgia has worn alternate uniforms four times during the coach Kirby Smart era. The Dawgs are 4-0. Georgia still traditionally wears a white or red jersey along with silver britches and a red helmet.
The Bulldogs wore black jerseys in a 2016 home win (35-21) over Louisiana Lafayette. In Georgia's last road trip to Arkansas, back in 2020 quarterback Stetson Bennett saved the day after a slow start. Georgia wore red pants and slightly altered white uniforms in the 37-10 win.
In 2020, Georgia also wore black jerseys at home in the Bulldogs' 31-24 win over the Mississippi State Bulldogs in a game where JT Daniels passed for over 400 yards. Georgia wore the same black jerseys, which have a red Dawg collar, in Georgia's last-second 24-21 Peach Bowl win over Cincinnati.
Of course, Georgia's most memorable alternate jersey game is when the Bulldogs beat Auburn at home in 2007 with black jerseys. Georgia will look to move to 5-0 in alternate uniforms under coach Smart on Saturday, Sept. 12 against Western Kentucky at 12:45 p.m. ET.
#jerseys #black #alternate
1 month ago
Sean McVay has taken responsibility for the Los Angeles Rams' 27-7 defeat to the San Francisco 49ers, admitting the loss was a humbling experience for his team.
The Rams led 7-3 early in the second quarter after Kyren Williams scored a five-yard rushing touchdown. However, San Francisco responded with 24 unanswered points to secure a convincing victory in Melbourne.
Brock Purdy threw three touchdown passes as the 49ers pulled away after half-time. Matthew Stafford completed 15 of 25 passes for 155 yards and an interception before Stetson Bennett replaced him late in the fourth quarter.
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McVay did not look for excuses after the defeat and instead credited Kyle Shanahan and the 49ers for their performance.
#sean
The Rams led 7-3 early in the second quarter after Kyren Williams scored a five-yard rushing touchdown. However, San Francisco responded with 24 unanswered points to secure a convincing victory in Melbourne.
Brock Purdy threw three touchdown passes as the 49ers pulled away after half-time. Matthew Stafford completed 15 of 25 passes for 155 yards and an interception before Stetson Bennett replaced him late in the fourth quarter.
Photo by Morgan Hancock/Getty Images
McVay did not look for excuses after the defeat and instead credited Kyle Shanahan and the 49ers for their performance.
#sean
1 month ago
So often pitchers' duels don't really stand up to the hype, but today's matchup between two former Stetson Hatters – the Mariners' Logan Gilbert and the Rangers' Jacob deGrom – delivered on all that promise and then some. The two pitchers combined for 23 strikeouts, and deGrom carried a perfect game through five innings. In true pitching duel style, it looked like the pitcher who blinked first would come out on the short end, but despite Logan Gilbert making a couple of mistakes, his offense was able to pick him up and deliver him the win. Bragging rights are fun; wins are better. (Gilbert also gets the honor of leading MLB in whiffs today: 24 to deGrom's 20, despite having one fewer strikeout than deGrom.)
This all being said, it was a slog for the Mariners early on. The best at-bat the first time through the order for the Mariners went to – surprise, surprise – Cal Raleigh, who battled deGrom for nine pitches before striking out on deGrom's fastest fastball of the day, a 99.6 mph heater (my campaign for decimal points on the ribbon board in the stadium, which read 100, continues unabated). But the Mariners did fight deGrom, getting themselves into good counts and forcing him into the zone; he finished the second inning at 37 pitches, compared to Gilbert's 24.
But it only took two pitches to offset that work in the third. Nicky Lopez was able to take 96 up and in from Gilbert and find a hole on the infield, and one batter later, with two outs, Joc Pederson jumped a first-pitch slider for a two-run homer. It wasn't a terrible pitch from Gilbert, away from Pederson but probably still too much on the plate; Gilbert had struck Pederson out on the slider in his first at-bat. The slider was particularly nasty today, with an eye-popping 75% whiff rate. He led with the pitch, throwing it 40 times, 12 times to start off an at-bat, which feels like a different sequence than he's used. Gilbert credits Cal for coming up with a good game plan, especially after he felt like he fell into some predictable patterns in his last time out against the A's.
"Like with Joc, we got him with the slider early, so he probably thought we were going to it next time," explained Gilbert. "But then also other guys, we went heavy spin, like with Duran, and then next time went three or four straight fastballs. So I think we did a good job there. They're trying to look at how we're probably scouting them, and then next time through, maybe pitch them different. I think Cal did a good job there."
But deGrom was just as tough on the other side. After striking out eight times in the first three innings, the Mariners hitters decided to try a different strategy the second time through the order. That also didn't work, as they let deGrom cruise through the fourth on nine pitches, keeping his perfect game intact.
#degrom #like #pitch
This all being said, it was a slog for the Mariners early on. The best at-bat the first time through the order for the Mariners went to – surprise, surprise – Cal Raleigh, who battled deGrom for nine pitches before striking out on deGrom's fastest fastball of the day, a 99.6 mph heater (my campaign for decimal points on the ribbon board in the stadium, which read 100, continues unabated). But the Mariners did fight deGrom, getting themselves into good counts and forcing him into the zone; he finished the second inning at 37 pitches, compared to Gilbert's 24.
But it only took two pitches to offset that work in the third. Nicky Lopez was able to take 96 up and in from Gilbert and find a hole on the infield, and one batter later, with two outs, Joc Pederson jumped a first-pitch slider for a two-run homer. It wasn't a terrible pitch from Gilbert, away from Pederson but probably still too much on the plate; Gilbert had struck Pederson out on the slider in his first at-bat. The slider was particularly nasty today, with an eye-popping 75% whiff rate. He led with the pitch, throwing it 40 times, 12 times to start off an at-bat, which feels like a different sequence than he's used. Gilbert credits Cal for coming up with a good game plan, especially after he felt like he fell into some predictable patterns in his last time out against the A's.
"Like with Joc, we got him with the slider early, so he probably thought we were going to it next time," explained Gilbert. "But then also other guys, we went heavy spin, like with Duran, and then next time went three or four straight fastballs. So I think we did a good job there. They're trying to look at how we're probably scouting them, and then next time through, maybe pitch them different. I think Cal did a good job there."
But deGrom was just as tough on the other side. After striking out eight times in the first three innings, the Mariners hitters decided to try a different strategy the second time through the order. That also didn't work, as they let deGrom cruise through the fourth on nine pitches, keeping his perfect game intact.
#degrom #like #pitch
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All summer, Stetson Bennett and Ty Simpson competed to be Matthew Stafford's backup under center. Bennett had the lead going into training camp and after playing well in practice and the preseason, he never let that lead go.
Sean McVay opted not to name a winner in that camp battle but on Thursday night, he was forced to make a decision. The Rams chose Bennett as their No. 2 quarterback, making Simpson a healthy scratch for the first game of the season.
McVay referred to Bennett and Simpson as 2A and 2B on the depth chart, despite listing Bennett as the No. 2 and Bennett third. It's no surprise that the Rams are going with Bennett behind Stafford, given his experience; this is his fourth year in the system.
Simpson played well in the preseason and training camp, making a strong case to win the backup job. However, Bennett is the safer choice because of how well he knows the offense. In the event that Stafford goes down, the Rams can feel confident that he'll operate the scheme and get the ball out on time to the proper receiver.
The Rams hope Bennett never has to see the field this season because if he does, it means Stafford got hurt. But for the time being, he's the No. 2 until Simpson overtakes him or something changes in the minds of the coaches.
#simpson #camp #lead #going
Sean McVay opted not to name a winner in that camp battle but on Thursday night, he was forced to make a decision. The Rams chose Bennett as their No. 2 quarterback, making Simpson a healthy scratch for the first game of the season.
McVay referred to Bennett and Simpson as 2A and 2B on the depth chart, despite listing Bennett as the No. 2 and Bennett third. It's no surprise that the Rams are going with Bennett behind Stafford, given his experience; this is his fourth year in the system.
Simpson played well in the preseason and training camp, making a strong case to win the backup job. However, Bennett is the safer choice because of how well he knows the offense. In the event that Stafford goes down, the Rams can feel confident that he'll operate the scheme and get the ball out on time to the proper receiver.
The Rams hope Bennett never has to see the field this season because if he does, it means Stafford got hurt. But for the time being, he's the No. 2 until Simpson overtakes him or something changes in the minds of the coaches.
#simpson #camp #lead #going
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When the Cleveland Browns hired Todd Monken to be their head coach, they did so with the expectation that he would be able to help elevate an offense that could eventually match a dominant defense. While his work is more than cut out for him in year one, his track record is enough to where it points to him being able to achieve something during his tenure in Cleveland.
ESPN recently highlighted all the NFL playcallers; within the piece, they discuss several key stats and points about them. For Monken, they discussed his ability to craft the best offense in the NFL in recent years in Baltimore.
They write, "Monken was the architect of one of the league's most explosive offenses during his time in Baltimore. Lamar Jackson was named NFL MVP in his first season with Monken in 2023, and the Ravens finished as the league's No. 1 offense for the first time in their history in 2024. The offense in Cleveland will look different with a young and unproven core, along with the perennial quarterback question, but Monken has a reputation for melding his scheme to his players' talents."
His career as a playcaller is discussed heavily, and he has had success at various levels. He has won with the Baltimore Ravens and had success with talent like Lamar Jackson. What may be the most impressive display in his career is his time with the Georgia Bulldogs, where he elevated an offense led by Stetson Bennett and won two national ***** les.
He can win and produce an offense, but can he do it in Cleveland? Time will tell.
#monken #cleveland #lamar #jackson
ESPN recently highlighted all the NFL playcallers; within the piece, they discuss several key stats and points about them. For Monken, they discussed his ability to craft the best offense in the NFL in recent years in Baltimore.
They write, "Monken was the architect of one of the league's most explosive offenses during his time in Baltimore. Lamar Jackson was named NFL MVP in his first season with Monken in 2023, and the Ravens finished as the league's No. 1 offense for the first time in their history in 2024. The offense in Cleveland will look different with a young and unproven core, along with the perennial quarterback question, but Monken has a reputation for melding his scheme to his players' talents."
His career as a playcaller is discussed heavily, and he has had success at various levels. He has won with the Baltimore Ravens and had success with talent like Lamar Jackson. What may be the most impressive display in his career is his time with the Georgia Bulldogs, where he elevated an offense led by Stetson Bennett and won two national ***** les.
He can win and produce an offense, but can he do it in Cleveland? Time will tell.
#monken #cleveland #lamar #jackson
1 month ago
The Rams released a depth chart that shows Stetson Bennett as the team's second quarterback and first-round pick Ty Simpson as their third quarterback, but head coach Sean McVay said things are less clear cut than that would make it appear.
McVay said that he has not made a decision about who will be active for Thursday's game against the 49ers because he views the two quarterbacks on equal footing when it comes to the competition to be the next man up behind Matthew Stafford.
"I'll tell you when I decide who is going to be the actual two in the game," McVay said, via the team's website. "I've talked to the players about it, but that's something that they're both going to continue to train regardless of who it ends up being up and who is the emergency third. I look at it as both of those guys are going to play, but you saw, we listed Stetson as the two, Ty as the three. But I look at it as the 2A, 2B and we'll see how we approach the game."
McVay added that he doesn't "want to necessarily say that whatever we do in Week 1 is how it stays throughout the year," so the backup spot could be a fluid one and the Rams will be hoping that neither player sees the field outside of garbage time between now and February.
#mcvay #Rams #stetson #Third
McVay said that he has not made a decision about who will be active for Thursday's game against the 49ers because he views the two quarterbacks on equal footing when it comes to the competition to be the next man up behind Matthew Stafford.
"I'll tell you when I decide who is going to be the actual two in the game," McVay said, via the team's website. "I've talked to the players about it, but that's something that they're both going to continue to train regardless of who it ends up being up and who is the emergency third. I look at it as both of those guys are going to play, but you saw, we listed Stetson as the two, Ty as the three. But I look at it as the 2A, 2B and we'll see how we approach the game."
McVay added that he doesn't "want to necessarily say that whatever we do in Week 1 is how it stays throughout the year," so the backup spot could be a fluid one and the Rams will be hoping that neither player sees the field outside of garbage time between now and February.
#mcvay #Rams #stetson #Third
1 month ago
Just as they did in the preseason, the Los Angeles Rams listed Stetson Bennett as the No. 2 quarterback on their unofficial depth chart for Week 1. That put Ty Simpson as the QB3 behind Matthew Stafford and Bennett, but the Rams don't view the rookie as a third-stringer.
Sean McVay said on Friday that while Bennett is second on the depth chart, he views Stetson and Simpson as 2A and 2B behind Stafford.
That obviously wasn't the case with Jimmy Garoppolo and Bennett last season, but with two young quarterbacks on the roster, the Rams want to make sure both of them get reps during practice. Compared to last year, when Garoppolo was getting all the scout team reps, the Rams plan to split them accordingly between Bennett and Simpson.
Sean McVay said that while the depth chart lists Stetson Bennett IV as QB2 and Ty Simpson as QB3, he looks at it as "2A, 2B."
Explaining why this is different than previous years, McVay said Jimmy Garoppolo took all of the scout team reps when he was the backup, whereas this…
After the final preseason game, which Bennett sat out, McVay declined to name a backup quarterback. Simpson played well all summer, as did Bennett, making the competition much more interesting than some expected.
#simpson #mcvay #garoppolo #stafford
Sean McVay said on Friday that while Bennett is second on the depth chart, he views Stetson and Simpson as 2A and 2B behind Stafford.
That obviously wasn't the case with Jimmy Garoppolo and Bennett last season, but with two young quarterbacks on the roster, the Rams want to make sure both of them get reps during practice. Compared to last year, when Garoppolo was getting all the scout team reps, the Rams plan to split them accordingly between Bennett and Simpson.
Sean McVay said that while the depth chart lists Stetson Bennett IV as QB2 and Ty Simpson as QB3, he looks at it as "2A, 2B."
Explaining why this is different than previous years, McVay said Jimmy Garoppolo took all of the scout team reps when he was the backup, whereas this…
After the final preseason game, which Bennett sat out, McVay declined to name a backup quarterback. Simpson played well all summer, as did Bennett, making the competition much more interesting than some expected.
#simpson #mcvay #garoppolo #stafford
1 month ago
The Los Angeles Rams are just a week away from kicking off their 2026 season in Australia, starting the year with a rivalry game against the San Francisco 49ers. Their 53-man roster is set and on Thursday, the Rams released their first unofficial depth chart of the regular season.
It's much briefer than the preseason depth chart because there are 37 fewer players on it, and even though it's unofficial, it's still useful to see how the team looks heading into Week 1. While it's not a direct reflection of how the coaching staff views starters and backups, it does show where the Rams are deepest and where they could use some more depth.
The Rams have plenty of talent at wide receiver with seven players on the depth chart, but it's clear they're a little thin at offensive tackle. Keagen Trost's injury makes David Quessenberry the backup at left and right tackle. Tutu Atwell is buried as the No. 7 wide receiver, behind CJ Daniels and Xavier Smith.
At quarterback, Stetson Bennett is penciled in as the backup to Matthew Stafford, though Sean McVay has yet to commit to a QB2 between him and Ty Simpson. As was the case in the preseason, the Rams have four co-starters at tight end: Tyler Higbee, Colby Parkinson, Davis Allen and Terrance Ferguson.
There are no real surprises on defense. Aaron Donald, who was a late arrival after coming out of retirement, replaces Braden Fiske as a starter at defensive end, joining Poona Ford and Kobie Turner up front.
#chart #week #though
It's much briefer than the preseason depth chart because there are 37 fewer players on it, and even though it's unofficial, it's still useful to see how the team looks heading into Week 1. While it's not a direct reflection of how the coaching staff views starters and backups, it does show where the Rams are deepest and where they could use some more depth.
The Rams have plenty of talent at wide receiver with seven players on the depth chart, but it's clear they're a little thin at offensive tackle. Keagen Trost's injury makes David Quessenberry the backup at left and right tackle. Tutu Atwell is buried as the No. 7 wide receiver, behind CJ Daniels and Xavier Smith.
At quarterback, Stetson Bennett is penciled in as the backup to Matthew Stafford, though Sean McVay has yet to commit to a QB2 between him and Ty Simpson. As was the case in the preseason, the Rams have four co-starters at tight end: Tyler Higbee, Colby Parkinson, Davis Allen and Terrance Ferguson.
There are no real surprises on defense. Aaron Donald, who was a late arrival after coming out of retirement, replaces Braden Fiske as a starter at defensive end, joining Poona Ford and Kobie Turner up front.
#chart #week #though
1 month ago
Aug. 31—ST. LOUIS — USD and SDSU took four of the five player of the week honors in the Missouri Valley Football Conference's opening slate.
Coyotes quarterback Austyn Modrzewski was a no-brainer for offensive player of the week and newcomer of the week after his historic college debut. The freshman from Colorado completed 16-of-20 passes for 304 yards and a school-record-tying six touchdown passes while also rushing for 81 yards including a 68-yard touchdown in USD's 59-20 win over Central Connecticut State on Saturday in Vermillion. He also earned STATS national freshman of the week for his efforts.
A pair of Jackrabbits were also honored, as linebacker Chase Van Tol was named Valley defensive player of the week and tackle Quinten Christensen was given offensive lineman of the week.
Van Tol, a Tea Area product, had two tackles and two fumble recoveries as well as a pass breakup in the Jacks' 70-7 win over Stetson, while Christensen, a senior from Wessington Springs, earned a 95 percent grade with eight knockdowns in 37 offensive snaps against the Hatters.
Illinois State's Hayden Futch was named special teams player of the week after the Redbirds punter averaged 66 yards per kick in their win over Saint Francis.
#christensen
Coyotes quarterback Austyn Modrzewski was a no-brainer for offensive player of the week and newcomer of the week after his historic college debut. The freshman from Colorado completed 16-of-20 passes for 304 yards and a school-record-tying six touchdown passes while also rushing for 81 yards including a 68-yard touchdown in USD's 59-20 win over Central Connecticut State on Saturday in Vermillion. He also earned STATS national freshman of the week for his efforts.
A pair of Jackrabbits were also honored, as linebacker Chase Van Tol was named Valley defensive player of the week and tackle Quinten Christensen was given offensive lineman of the week.
Van Tol, a Tea Area product, had two tackles and two fumble recoveries as well as a pass breakup in the Jacks' 70-7 win over Stetson, while Christensen, a senior from Wessington Springs, earned a 95 percent grade with eight knockdowns in 37 offensive snaps against the Hatters.
Illinois State's Hayden Futch was named special teams player of the week after the Redbirds punter averaged 66 yards per kick in their win over Saint Francis.
#christensen
1 month ago
Aug. 30—BROOKINGS — Dan Jackson has been saying since the end of last season that he wanted to see more explosive plays from his South Dakota State offense after there was a dearth of them in 2025.
As if by request, Chase Mason connected with Jack Smith for a 73-yard touchdown pass on the first play of 2026.
"Couldn't picture it any better," said Mason, who completed 5-of-10 throws for 157 yards in a half-days work.
That set the tone in what ended up a season-opening 70-7 demolition of the Stetson Hatters, a team from the non-scholarship Pioneer League of the FCS, as the Jackrabbits continued to produce explosive plays throughout the night in what amounted to essentially a tune-up before the Jacks head to Chicago next weekend to challenge Northwestern.
SDSU has never defeated a Big Ten team, and for them to entertain thoughts of changing that next Saturday, they needed to be nothing short of completely dominant against the Hatters, and that's precisely what they were.
#next
As if by request, Chase Mason connected with Jack Smith for a 73-yard touchdown pass on the first play of 2026.
"Couldn't picture it any better," said Mason, who completed 5-of-10 throws for 157 yards in a half-days work.
That set the tone in what ended up a season-opening 70-7 demolition of the Stetson Hatters, a team from the non-scholarship Pioneer League of the FCS, as the Jackrabbits continued to produce explosive plays throughout the night in what amounted to essentially a tune-up before the Jacks head to Chicago next weekend to challenge Northwestern.
SDSU has never defeated a Big Ten team, and for them to entertain thoughts of changing that next Saturday, they needed to be nothing short of completely dominant against the Hatters, and that's precisely what they were.
#next
1 month ago
Ty Simpson again stole headlines in the Los Angeles Rams' 20-18 win over the Chargers on Thursday night, yet fellow rookie CJ Daniels has earned a chance in the spotlight. Following a second straight promising game, Daniels has seemingly done enough to earn a roster spot, as he's been one of the Rams' most consistent wideouts this preseason.
We'll get into that more shortly, but let's dive into the good, the bad and the ugly against the Chargers in the preseason finale on Thursday night.
Did Simpson secure the backup position? There's a chance, but Sean McVay is going to take his sweet ****** time making a decision.
The quarterback battle in Los Angeles shouldn't be a battle at all given what we've seen this preseason. Simpson has simply outplayed Stetson Bennett and should be rewarded with the backup role. Why should the Rams put up with mediocrity behind Matthew Stafford? They haven't put up with average with the rest of the roster.
There's more on that in a bit. The rookie has truly been sensational this preseason. He didn't make a single mistake in his three appearances, which is crucial to note. Additionally, he demonstrated high efficiency and poise like someone who has played in this offense for years.
#thursday #rookie #chance
We'll get into that more shortly, but let's dive into the good, the bad and the ugly against the Chargers in the preseason finale on Thursday night.
Did Simpson secure the backup position? There's a chance, but Sean McVay is going to take his sweet ****** time making a decision.
The quarterback battle in Los Angeles shouldn't be a battle at all given what we've seen this preseason. Simpson has simply outplayed Stetson Bennett and should be rewarded with the backup role. Why should the Rams put up with mediocrity behind Matthew Stafford? They haven't put up with average with the rest of the roster.
There's more on that in a bit. The rookie has truly been sensational this preseason. He didn't make a single mistake in his three appearances, which is crucial to note. Additionally, he demonstrated high efficiency and poise like someone who has played in this offense for years.
#thursday #rookie #chance
1 month ago
Ty Simpson started at quarterback for the Rams on Thursday night and Stetson Bennett did not play, but head coach Sean McVay said after the game that those decisions had nothing to do with which of them will be the No. 2 quarterback to start the regular season.
McVay said the call was made as part of the process of "continuing to get [Simpson] experience" heading into his rookie season and that the team isn't ready to name either player as the primary backup to Matthew Stafford.
"Obviously, we've got the reigning MVP of the league, and then we got two guys that we feel really good about," McVay said, via the team's website. "And if you say, 'hey, what does that really mean?' That's what it means. We feel really good about those two guys. Not pigeon-holing myself into any sort of decision other than I feel really good about Stetson Bennett, feel really good about Ty Simpson."
The Rams play their opener against the 49ers in Australia in two weeks, so a decision will be coming in the near future.
#simpson #bennett
McVay said the call was made as part of the process of "continuing to get [Simpson] experience" heading into his rookie season and that the team isn't ready to name either player as the primary backup to Matthew Stafford.
"Obviously, we've got the reigning MVP of the league, and then we got two guys that we feel really good about," McVay said, via the team's website. "And if you say, 'hey, what does that really mean?' That's what it means. We feel really good about those two guys. Not pigeon-holing myself into any sort of decision other than I feel really good about Stetson Bennett, feel really good about Ty Simpson."
The Rams play their opener against the 49ers in Australia in two weeks, so a decision will be coming in the near future.
#simpson #bennett
1 month ago
The most intriguing position battle on the Los Angeles Rams' roster this summer is coming down to the wire. All offseason, Stetson Bennett and Ty Simpson were competing for the QB2 job behind Matthew Stafford and after three preseason games, Sean McVay still hasn't made up his mind.
What we do know is that the Rams will keep all three quarterbacks on the 53-man roster. He just hasn't decided whether Simpson or Bennett will be the QB2 for Week 1.
He told reporters after Thursday's win over the Chargers that he has not committed to a No. 2 quarterback, and that he feels really good about both Simpson and Bennett. The Rams held Bennett out of action on Thursday night but McVay says he wouldn't read too much into that as an endorsement for the fourth-year quarterback.
McVay said he'll make a decision after giving it more thought, though he technically doesn't have to decide until shortly before the Rams kick off against the 49ers on Sept. 10. At that point, he'll need to pick which quarterback is active for the opener, and which one will be in street clothes.
Simpson and Bennett both played well in the preseason, committing zero turnovers and winning all three games. They each looked comfortable operating McVay's offense, which is a greater compliment to the rookie Simpson. In the finale, only Simpson played, completing 18 of 23 passes for 119 yards and a touchdown, leading the Rams to a 20-18 victory.
#bennett #mcvay #games
What we do know is that the Rams will keep all three quarterbacks on the 53-man roster. He just hasn't decided whether Simpson or Bennett will be the QB2 for Week 1.
He told reporters after Thursday's win over the Chargers that he has not committed to a No. 2 quarterback, and that he feels really good about both Simpson and Bennett. The Rams held Bennett out of action on Thursday night but McVay says he wouldn't read too much into that as an endorsement for the fourth-year quarterback.
McVay said he'll make a decision after giving it more thought, though he technically doesn't have to decide until shortly before the Rams kick off against the 49ers on Sept. 10. At that point, he'll need to pick which quarterback is active for the opener, and which one will be in street clothes.
Simpson and Bennett both played well in the preseason, committing zero turnovers and winning all three games. They each looked comfortable operating McVay's offense, which is a greater compliment to the rookie Simpson. In the finale, only Simpson played, completing 18 of 23 passes for 119 yards and a touchdown, leading the Rams to a 20-18 victory.
#bennett #mcvay #games
1 month ago
The Los Angeles Rams "travel" to take on the Los Angeles Chargers in both team's final preseason game of the season. Not sure how to watch? Check out our how to watch guide!
With a 10:00pm ET start time, this game should finish later than usual, and there is an expectation the teams will let the clock run as much as they can to try and get out of this contest fast and healthy.
Regardless of what happens or doesn't happen, each team will have 60 minutes on the field to give their players time to either ready up for the season, secure a roster spot, or maybe be given a chance to shine with the hope of catching on elsewhere.
For the Rams, they won't play their starters, per usual. Though Ty Simpson is expected to play, we will find out if Stetson Bennett sees any action. Will this game determine who the backup quarterback is going into this season?
Sean McVay should likely have a good idea of what his roster will look like come Week 1, but there could be some adjustments to figure out, and this contest will help the Rams finalize what they need to know before they put their official roster together.
#watch
With a 10:00pm ET start time, this game should finish later than usual, and there is an expectation the teams will let the clock run as much as they can to try and get out of this contest fast and healthy.
Regardless of what happens or doesn't happen, each team will have 60 minutes on the field to give their players time to either ready up for the season, secure a roster spot, or maybe be given a chance to shine with the hope of catching on elsewhere.
For the Rams, they won't play their starters, per usual. Though Ty Simpson is expected to play, we will find out if Stetson Bennett sees any action. Will this game determine who the backup quarterback is going into this season?
Sean McVay should likely have a good idea of what his roster will look like come Week 1, but there could be some adjustments to figure out, and this contest will help the Rams finalize what they need to know before they put their official roster together.
#watch
1 month ago
ORLANDO — Gabe Lazo's first season as UCF's women's basketball coach includes seven Sunshine State showdowns.
The Knights, who announced their non-conference schedule on Aug. 27 will face two of the state's supposed "Big 3" schools in the opening month of the 2026-27 campaign. They will travel to Florida on Nov. 5 and meet Florida State for a neutral-site clash at ESPN's Wide World of Sports on Nov. 21.
Lazo, a former ***** istant at Mississippi State, Tennessee and LSU among other stops, signed a five-year contract in April. He became the first Latino head coach of a Power Four women's basketball program.
UCF will welcome five more in-state rivals to Addition Financial Arena: Florida A&M for the Nov. 3 opener, North Florida (Nov. 17), Stetson (Nov. 19), Jacksonville (Nov. 24) and Florida Atlantic (Dec. 15). Knights ***** istant coach Lynn Bria resigned her post as Stetson's head coach in March after 18 years; Melissa DeVore was formally introduced as her successor April 14.
The Knights will also travel to Naples on Thanksgiving weekend to take part in the Florida Gulf Classic, squaring off with both Charlotte and Central Michigan. UCF will not need to cross state lines until late December, at the earliest, when it opens Big 12 Conference play.
#april
The Knights, who announced their non-conference schedule on Aug. 27 will face two of the state's supposed "Big 3" schools in the opening month of the 2026-27 campaign. They will travel to Florida on Nov. 5 and meet Florida State for a neutral-site clash at ESPN's Wide World of Sports on Nov. 21.
Lazo, a former ***** istant at Mississippi State, Tennessee and LSU among other stops, signed a five-year contract in April. He became the first Latino head coach of a Power Four women's basketball program.
UCF will welcome five more in-state rivals to Addition Financial Arena: Florida A&M for the Nov. 3 opener, North Florida (Nov. 17), Stetson (Nov. 19), Jacksonville (Nov. 24) and Florida Atlantic (Dec. 15). Knights ***** istant coach Lynn Bria resigned her post as Stetson's head coach in March after 18 years; Melissa DeVore was formally introduced as her successor April 14.
The Knights will also travel to Naples on Thanksgiving weekend to take part in the Florida Gulf Classic, squaring off with both Charlotte and Central Michigan. UCF will not need to cross state lines until late December, at the earliest, when it opens Big 12 Conference play.
#april
2 months ago
The Los Angeles Rams have an interesting position battle that has been brewing for some time and should be approaching its conclusion this week. Stetson Bennett and Ty Simpson have been competing to be Matthew Stafford's backup this season, splitting preseason reps the last two weeks.
Bennett, who has seemingly led the battle throughout camp, lost some ground during the team's preseason opener against Kansas City, with Simpson having a marvelous performance in his debut. After only playing one quarter in the opener, Bennett got a half against the New Orleans Saints. He dazzled, throwing for 181 yards and rushing for two touchdowns in the blowout win.
With the team's preseason finale this week, Gary Klein of the LA Times reports that Bennett continues to get the initial reps with the second-team offense, while Simpson worked after him.
Stetson Bennett was first up with the second-team offense. Ty Simpson also took some second-team reps.
If that didn't already indicate Bennett has confirmed his lead for the QB2 race, head coach Sean McVay stated Simpson will play in the finale, while Bennett's participation will be determined. Under McVay, the Rams historically have not played their QB2 in the finale.
#stetson
Bennett, who has seemingly led the battle throughout camp, lost some ground during the team's preseason opener against Kansas City, with Simpson having a marvelous performance in his debut. After only playing one quarter in the opener, Bennett got a half against the New Orleans Saints. He dazzled, throwing for 181 yards and rushing for two touchdowns in the blowout win.
With the team's preseason finale this week, Gary Klein of the LA Times reports that Bennett continues to get the initial reps with the second-team offense, while Simpson worked after him.
Stetson Bennett was first up with the second-team offense. Ty Simpson also took some second-team reps.
If that didn't already indicate Bennett has confirmed his lead for the QB2 race, head coach Sean McVay stated Simpson will play in the finale, while Bennett's participation will be determined. Under McVay, the Rams historically have not played their QB2 in the finale.
#stetson
2 months ago
The Los Angeles Rams have one more preseason game to figure out who will make their final roster and who will be released. It's a nerve-racking time for any player on the roster bubble, and it's exciting as well. Some players are going to be disappointed as they won't make their team, other players will have their dreams come true.
The Rams have plenty of work to do to figure out their backup quarterback situation, they need to determine the look of their running back room, and more! So much to do, never enough time in the NFL.
To this point, the Rams are 2-0 and are having a nice preseason with Ty Simpson looking solid against the Kansas City Chiefs, and then Stetson Bennett looking confident against the New Orleans Saints. You could make the case that preseason is going exactly as it should for the Rams as their quarterbacks look serviceable, and their depth overall looks like a strength.
Take that all with a grain of salt. It's only preseason, and the Rams want to look good in the regular season, not just the preseason. That aside, take it for what it is. The Rams have looked good in August, and that's all they can do right now.
"LOS ANGELES — The Rams open the 2026 NFL regular season against the San Francisco 49ers on Sept. 10 at Melbourne Cricket Ground. But first, they play one more preseason game Thursday against the Los Angeles Chargers and then must cut their roster to 53 players by 6 p.m. ET on Sunday.
#preseason #players #look #take
The Rams have plenty of work to do to figure out their backup quarterback situation, they need to determine the look of their running back room, and more! So much to do, never enough time in the NFL.
To this point, the Rams are 2-0 and are having a nice preseason with Ty Simpson looking solid against the Kansas City Chiefs, and then Stetson Bennett looking confident against the New Orleans Saints. You could make the case that preseason is going exactly as it should for the Rams as their quarterbacks look serviceable, and their depth overall looks like a strength.
Take that all with a grain of salt. It's only preseason, and the Rams want to look good in the regular season, not just the preseason. That aside, take it for what it is. The Rams have looked good in August, and that's all they can do right now.
"LOS ANGELES — The Rams open the 2026 NFL regular season against the San Francisco 49ers on Sept. 10 at Melbourne Cricket Ground. But first, they play one more preseason game Thursday against the Los Angeles Chargers and then must cut their roster to 53 players by 6 p.m. ET on Sunday.
#preseason #players #look #take
2 months ago
The Los Angeles Rams improved to 2-0 in the preseason with their win over the New Orleans Saints on Saturday, dominating from start to finish in the 34-0 victory. The Rams held out even more players than they did in the first preseason game, giving us further clarity on what the 53-man roster could look like when it's set next Sunday.
Desjuan Johnson, Ty Hamilton and Xavier Smith were among those who sat out the second preseason game after playing in the first, which is an indication that their roster spots are secured.
With just one week until final roster cuts, here's our latest projection for the Rams' initial 53-man squad, which features a couple of changes on defense.
Matthew Stafford
Stetson Bennett
#preseason #roster #game
Desjuan Johnson, Ty Hamilton and Xavier Smith were among those who sat out the second preseason game after playing in the first, which is an indication that their roster spots are secured.
With just one week until final roster cuts, here's our latest projection for the Rams' initial 53-man squad, which features a couple of changes on defense.
Matthew Stafford
Stetson Bennett
#preseason #roster #game
2 months ago
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Stetson Bennett passed for 181 yards and rushed for two TDs while leading the Rams to a 20-point halftime lead Saturday, and Los Angeles cruised to a 34-0 preseason victory over the New Orleans Saints.
Bennett went 19 of 31 while playing the entire first half for the Rams (2-0) before rookie Ty Simpson finished up.
Bennett is the Rams' presumptive backup to NFL MVP Matthew Stafford this season despite never playing in a regular-season game, but the former University of Georgia star turned in another in his history of strong preseason performances during his four seasons on the LA roster. He dived to the pylon for the Rams' first touchdown against New Orleans, and he scored again on a scramble in the second quarter while leading four substantial scoring drives.
The Saints (0-2) stirred up their own quarterback competition with Zach Wilson and Spencer Rattler playing one half apiece at SoFi Stadium, but neither prospective backup to Tyler Shough stood out during a rough overall outing for New Orleans.
Rattler moved the offense better than Wilson while facing the bottom of the Rams' defensive depth chart in the second half, but the Saints also made two goal-line turnovers, with Rattler throwing an interception that was returned for a 100-yard touchdown by safety Alex Cook.
#Rams #wilson
Bennett went 19 of 31 while playing the entire first half for the Rams (2-0) before rookie Ty Simpson finished up.
Bennett is the Rams' presumptive backup to NFL MVP Matthew Stafford this season despite never playing in a regular-season game, but the former University of Georgia star turned in another in his history of strong preseason performances during his four seasons on the LA roster. He dived to the pylon for the Rams' first touchdown against New Orleans, and he scored again on a scramble in the second quarter while leading four substantial scoring drives.
The Saints (0-2) stirred up their own quarterback competition with Zach Wilson and Spencer Rattler playing one half apiece at SoFi Stadium, but neither prospective backup to Tyler Shough stood out during a rough overall outing for New Orleans.
Rattler moved the offense better than Wilson while facing the bottom of the Rams' defensive depth chart in the second half, but the Saints also made two goal-line turnovers, with Rattler throwing an interception that was returned for a 100-yard touchdown by safety Alex Cook.
#Rams #wilson
2 months ago
The Los Angeles Rams host the New Orleans Saints for some Week 2 NFL preseason action, and here's our how to watch guide! It may be preseason, but it's NFL action, and this game could impact each team's decisions regarding their backup quarterback rooms going into the 2026 season. You're going to want to watch this one.
Ty Simpson will likely look to build upon what was a nice showing last Saturday. Stetson Bennett, if given the chance, would likely like to have a bit of a better showing than what he showed last week against the Kansas City Chiefs. He als0 may have shown enough in practice to make the Rams feel good about Bennet as their QB2.
It's an interesting preseason for the Rams who legitimately appear to be trying to figure out the order of their quarterbacks room after Matthew Stafford.
The New Orleans Saints are in a similar spot. They appear to have their starting quarterback figured out with Tyler Shough, though he's only going into his second season. Who's going in behind Shough? The Saints are still figruing out that out. Spencer Rattler is a possibility, but similar to the Rams, after their starter, there seems to be some genuine competition in the QB room.
Who says preseason doesn't matter? Chat right her with other NFL fans and enjoy the game!
#action
Ty Simpson will likely look to build upon what was a nice showing last Saturday. Stetson Bennett, if given the chance, would likely like to have a bit of a better showing than what he showed last week against the Kansas City Chiefs. He als0 may have shown enough in practice to make the Rams feel good about Bennet as their QB2.
It's an interesting preseason for the Rams who legitimately appear to be trying to figure out the order of their quarterbacks room after Matthew Stafford.
The New Orleans Saints are in a similar spot. They appear to have their starting quarterback figured out with Tyler Shough, though he's only going into his second season. Who's going in behind Shough? The Saints are still figruing out that out. Spencer Rattler is a possibility, but similar to the Rams, after their starter, there seems to be some genuine competition in the QB room.
Who says preseason doesn't matter? Chat right her with other NFL fans and enjoy the game!
#action
2 months ago
The Los Angeles Rams are trying to sort out their quarterback room for the 2026 season. Matthew Stafford is returning as their starter, but it's unclear who will back him up after Jimmy Garoppolo opted not to return. Stetson Bennett and Ty Simpson are competing for the QB2 job, and it might be a closer battle than anticipated.
Bennett has had the lead all year, but following Simpson's strong debut in the preseason, he's making things interesting. Simpson is obviously guaranteed a roster spot as a first-round rookie, but the problem is, he may not be ready to back up Stafford, and Bennett may be too good to cut.
Daniel Jeremiah of NFL Network told Rich Eisen that he thinks the Rams will keep three quarterbacks, in part because he doesn't think Bennett will clear waivers if he's cut. He believes another team would claim Bennett, causing the Rams to lose him.
"To me, Stetson Bennett, I've seen him do this stuff that he's done in the preseason, I've seen Stetson Bennett do that live in person several times," he said. "I think Stetson Bennett understands this thing. He can get you through a stretch of games if you needed to. I would be of the idea of, 'Let's keep three and go that route,' but hey, maybe they want to save a roster spot and see if they can get Stetson Bennett down. I don't know that they'd be able to get him down to the practice squad without him getting claimed. I would lean towards three. I know a lot of teams don't want to do that, but where they are right now – if they end up making Ty the No. 2 with their expectations for this season going into the fall, that'll tell you that he's way ahead of schedule, in my opinion."
Bennett played well last preseason and looked comfortable in the first game against the Chiefs, but Simpson is already impressing in practice and the preseason, too. If the team is confident in Simpson being one injury away from starting games, he could get the nod.
#bennett #stetson #season
Bennett has had the lead all year, but following Simpson's strong debut in the preseason, he's making things interesting. Simpson is obviously guaranteed a roster spot as a first-round rookie, but the problem is, he may not be ready to back up Stafford, and Bennett may be too good to cut.
Daniel Jeremiah of NFL Network told Rich Eisen that he thinks the Rams will keep three quarterbacks, in part because he doesn't think Bennett will clear waivers if he's cut. He believes another team would claim Bennett, causing the Rams to lose him.
"To me, Stetson Bennett, I've seen him do this stuff that he's done in the preseason, I've seen Stetson Bennett do that live in person several times," he said. "I think Stetson Bennett understands this thing. He can get you through a stretch of games if you needed to. I would be of the idea of, 'Let's keep three and go that route,' but hey, maybe they want to save a roster spot and see if they can get Stetson Bennett down. I don't know that they'd be able to get him down to the practice squad without him getting claimed. I would lean towards three. I know a lot of teams don't want to do that, but where they are right now – if they end up making Ty the No. 2 with their expectations for this season going into the fall, that'll tell you that he's way ahead of schedule, in my opinion."
Bennett played well last preseason and looked comfortable in the first game against the Chiefs, but Simpson is already impressing in practice and the preseason, too. If the team is confident in Simpson being one injury away from starting games, he could get the nod.
#bennett #stetson #season
2 months ago
Week 2 of the preseason marks a pivotal point in the backup quarterback battle for the Los Angeles Rams, as Stetson Bennett and Ty Simpson look to put on a show against the New Orleans Saints in a joint practice and in Saturday's game.
Bennett started the preseason opener in Kansas City, but Simpson dominated headlines with an efficient, effective performance that saw the Rams pull away in the fourth quarter. When asked on Monday, head coach Sean McVay stated that the joint practice would determine what this week's quarterback rotation will look like when the Rams make their 2026 SoFi Stadium debut.
"I think that will be predicated on how the practice against New Orleans goes, how tomorrow goes," said McVay. "I think what's been helpful for us is really just taking it a day at a time. I know I get myself out of whack when I get too far ahead of myself. We ask our players to stack days, be totally and completely present. I have not made that decision yet and genuinely, that is the truth.
"A large part of that decision will be predicated on what happens on Tuesday and then a lot of it, especially with what happens on Thursday. I'm hopeful that we're able to get as many reps as we did against Dallas. New Orleans has a practice against the Cowboys on Tuesday. Hopefully they come out of that thing healthy and we're able to get what Kellen [Moore] and I have talked about as the workload for our ones and twos. That'll be great situational work and great ability to be able to move the ball all over the field."
In Kansas City, Bennett played the first quarter, with Simpson finishing out the game. Starting quarterback Matthew Stafford is expected to participate in the joint practice, as well, which will push Bennett to the second team and Simpson potentially out of the rotation again.
#quarterback
Bennett started the preseason opener in Kansas City, but Simpson dominated headlines with an efficient, effective performance that saw the Rams pull away in the fourth quarter. When asked on Monday, head coach Sean McVay stated that the joint practice would determine what this week's quarterback rotation will look like when the Rams make their 2026 SoFi Stadium debut.
"I think that will be predicated on how the practice against New Orleans goes, how tomorrow goes," said McVay. "I think what's been helpful for us is really just taking it a day at a time. I know I get myself out of whack when I get too far ahead of myself. We ask our players to stack days, be totally and completely present. I have not made that decision yet and genuinely, that is the truth.
"A large part of that decision will be predicated on what happens on Tuesday and then a lot of it, especially with what happens on Thursday. I'm hopeful that we're able to get as many reps as we did against Dallas. New Orleans has a practice against the Cowboys on Tuesday. Hopefully they come out of that thing healthy and we're able to get what Kellen [Moore] and I have talked about as the workload for our ones and twos. That'll be great situational work and great ability to be able to move the ball all over the field."
In Kansas City, Bennett played the first quarter, with Simpson finishing out the game. Starting quarterback Matthew Stafford is expected to participate in the joint practice, as well, which will push Bennett to the second team and Simpson potentially out of the rotation again.
#quarterback
2 months ago
Ty Simpson didn't just have a great first NFL game; he had a historic one. The Los Angeles Rams rookie quarterback became the first player since Baker Mayfield in 2018 to throw for 190 yards and two touchdowns in his preseason debut, according to ESPN. Simpson completed 21-of-25 passes with no turnovers or sacks in his first NFL action against the Chiefs.
Head coach Sean McVay said afterward that Simpson had "good command" of the offense, adding that he took what the defense gave him. Simpson himself stayed measured discussing the outing, saying that he still has a lot to learn about the offense.
The comparison to Mayfield's 2018 debut, where the ex-Browns quarterback completed 11-of-20 for 212 yards and two touchdowns without an interception against the Giants, is notable given how that game is remembered. Mayfield's rookie flash launched a run that included four teams in seven seasons. He played four seasons in Cleveland before a 2020 trade to the Panthers, a waiver claim by the Rams, and eventually a landing spot in Tampa Bay, where he's been the starting quarterback for the past three seasons.
Simpson's situation should look different by design. Los Angeles drafted him as the presumptive successor to Matthew Stafford, meaning his path, if things go according to plan, is a matter of patience rather than a search for the right fit.
Despite the strong debut, Simpson still technically needs to beat out Stetson Bennett for the No. 2 job behind Stafford, and he won't crack the starting lineup barring injury. The Rams will get more chances to evaluate his growth as the preseason continues, with his workload in a potential third preseason game offering another data point on where he stands in the quarterback pecking order heading into roster cuts.
#simpson #game #angeles
Head coach Sean McVay said afterward that Simpson had "good command" of the offense, adding that he took what the defense gave him. Simpson himself stayed measured discussing the outing, saying that he still has a lot to learn about the offense.
The comparison to Mayfield's 2018 debut, where the ex-Browns quarterback completed 11-of-20 for 212 yards and two touchdowns without an interception against the Giants, is notable given how that game is remembered. Mayfield's rookie flash launched a run that included four teams in seven seasons. He played four seasons in Cleveland before a 2020 trade to the Panthers, a waiver claim by the Rams, and eventually a landing spot in Tampa Bay, where he's been the starting quarterback for the past three seasons.
Simpson's situation should look different by design. Los Angeles drafted him as the presumptive successor to Matthew Stafford, meaning his path, if things go according to plan, is a matter of patience rather than a search for the right fit.
Despite the strong debut, Simpson still technically needs to beat out Stetson Bennett for the No. 2 job behind Stafford, and he won't crack the starting lineup barring injury. The Rams will get more chances to evaluate his growth as the preseason continues, with his workload in a potential third preseason game offering another data point on where he stands in the quarterback pecking order heading into roster cuts.
#simpson #game #angeles
2 months ago
It's true that Los Angeles Rams rookie quarterback aced his first NFL game. The first round pick led LA to a victory over the Kansas City Chiefs on Saturday.
Simpson was accurate on over 90% of his throws. He demonstrated a level of mobility that is foreign to recent Rams quarterbacks. Simpson's arm strength was a visible notch above Stetson Bennett's, the other quarterback battling for the backup role behind Matthew Stafford.
Was the Rams' offense with Simpson at the helm world beating? Far from it. Simpson was surrounded by players on the fringes of LA's roster. It's a fair critique to say the offense felt overly conservative and ****** and dunk. Simpson grew more comfortable and aggressive as Saturday's game drew on, and we can still discern some important and encouraging metrics from his performance.
Let's bust a few myths from Simpson's first game:
Simpson's average depth of target (ADOT) came to 5.3 yards on 25 passes. That is overly conservative by NFL standards. Still, it's significantly higher Bennett's metric from the same game (although he was in for only two drives) of 3.2 yards.
#simpson #Rams #game
Simpson was accurate on over 90% of his throws. He demonstrated a level of mobility that is foreign to recent Rams quarterbacks. Simpson's arm strength was a visible notch above Stetson Bennett's, the other quarterback battling for the backup role behind Matthew Stafford.
Was the Rams' offense with Simpson at the helm world beating? Far from it. Simpson was surrounded by players on the fringes of LA's roster. It's a fair critique to say the offense felt overly conservative and ****** and dunk. Simpson grew more comfortable and aggressive as Saturday's game drew on, and we can still discern some important and encouraging metrics from his performance.
Let's bust a few myths from Simpson's first game:
Simpson's average depth of target (ADOT) came to 5.3 yards on 25 passes. That is overly conservative by NFL standards. Still, it's significantly higher Bennett's metric from the same game (although he was in for only two drives) of 3.2 yards.
#simpson #Rams #game
2 months ago
Former Alabama football quarterback Ty Simpson has officially made his highly anticipated NFL preseason debut.
One of the top quarterbacks selected in the 2026 NFL draft, Simpson did so Saturday with the Los Angeles Rams during the team's first preseason game against the Kansas City Chiefs. A game played in Kansas City, the former Alabama quarterback came off the bench in place of starter Stetson Bennett IV, and went on to impress over his three quarters of action while leading the Rams to a 20-12 win.
In all, Simpson completed 21-of-25 passes for 190 yards and two touchdowns in the win. The former Alabama quarterback also finished with a 125.0 passer rating.
An impressive showing for the former Alabama signal caller, here is a look at how social media reacted Saturday night to Simpson's preseason debut.
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#former #quarterback #follow
One of the top quarterbacks selected in the 2026 NFL draft, Simpson did so Saturday with the Los Angeles Rams during the team's first preseason game against the Kansas City Chiefs. A game played in Kansas City, the former Alabama quarterback came off the bench in place of starter Stetson Bennett IV, and went on to impress over his three quarters of action while leading the Rams to a 20-12 win.
In all, Simpson completed 21-of-25 passes for 190 yards and two touchdowns in the win. The former Alabama quarterback also finished with a 125.0 passer rating.
An impressive showing for the former Alabama signal caller, here is a look at how social media reacted Saturday night to Simpson's preseason debut.
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#former #quarterback #follow
2 months ago
The Golden State Warriors have put together their teams through a variety of ways over the years, yet few approaches have proven as successful as the NBA draft. More than anything else, the most talented players to represent the Warriors have arrived in Golden State either by being selected directly in the annual draft or through trades executed on that same night.
The Golden State Warriors have taken many of their top stars through the draft, but have also landed a number of notable players over the years as well. From tiny colleges to blue blood programs, these alumni have contributed significantly to the team's roster over the years. So, we chose to take a closer look at which Dubs came from which schools over the years.
So without further ado, let's take a look at every player who has been drafted by the Warriors out of Stetson.
Draft year and position: 3rd round (4th pick, 40th overall), 1975 NBA Draft
Seasons at Stetson: 1
#golden #years
The Golden State Warriors have taken many of their top stars through the draft, but have also landed a number of notable players over the years as well. From tiny colleges to blue blood programs, these alumni have contributed significantly to the team's roster over the years. So, we chose to take a closer look at which Dubs came from which schools over the years.
So without further ado, let's take a look at every player who has been drafted by the Warriors out of Stetson.
Draft year and position: 3rd round (4th pick, 40th overall), 1975 NBA Draft
Seasons at Stetson: 1
#golden #years
2 months ago
The Los Angeles Rams started the preseason with a victory over the Kansas City Chiefs on Saturday, riding their backups and reserves to a 20-12 win. Stetson Bennett and Ty Simpson led the offense, while the second- and third-team defense kept the Chiefs out of the end zone for all 60 minutes.
It was a quality performance all around, but a handful of players stood out with particularly strong performances on the road.
How could Simpson not be considered a standout? He had the best stat line of any rookie quarterback in the preseason so far, completing 21 of 25 passes for 190 yards and two touchdowns. Both touchdown passes were short, and one was on a screen to the running back, but the throws he made throughout the game were on time and with good accuracy.
We may not fully know what the Rams have in Simpson until he takes the reins from Matthew Stafford, but it was a great start in his NFL debut on Saturday.
Klare was Simpson's safety valve against the Chiefs, catching seven of eight targets for 37 yards. He caught a lot of short, quick passes in the flat, showing reliable hands at the catch point. He also blocked well in the run game, which will make him a player who could carve out a role for himself in the next two years.
#passes #saturday #preseason #short
It was a quality performance all around, but a handful of players stood out with particularly strong performances on the road.
How could Simpson not be considered a standout? He had the best stat line of any rookie quarterback in the preseason so far, completing 21 of 25 passes for 190 yards and two touchdowns. Both touchdown passes were short, and one was on a screen to the running back, but the throws he made throughout the game were on time and with good accuracy.
We may not fully know what the Rams have in Simpson until he takes the reins from Matthew Stafford, but it was a great start in his NFL debut on Saturday.
Klare was Simpson's safety valve against the Chiefs, catching seven of eight targets for 37 yards. He caught a lot of short, quick passes in the flat, showing reliable hands at the catch point. He also blocked well in the run game, which will make him a player who could carve out a role for himself in the next two years.
#passes #saturday #preseason #short
2 months ago
Saturday brought the NFL debut of the Los Angeles Rams first-round pick and quarterback, Ty Simpson. It took two drives with Stetson Bennett as the starter to see the rookie, and the rest was history.
Simpson was pinpoint accurate and led LA to two scoring drives. He willed the Rams to a 20-12 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs.
There is more to come on Simpson as well as all encouraging and discouraging performances that came out of this game. Welcome to the first "winners & losers" of the 2026 season.
The Rams' offense was far from high-flying with Simpson under center. However, we always knew it would be. The preseason environment is tough on reserve quarterbacks. Teams across the NFL can barely field five competent offensive linemen. Their backups are even worse. Simpson effectively played with third stringers and still did not take a single sack in credit to his mobility.
And while things weren't necessarily dynamic or amazing, Simpson checked every single box someone could realistically want from him. Mobility? We saw it and he made some impressive throws on the move. Accuracy? Check. Arm strength? On display. Poise? We saw a whole lot of it.
#first
Simpson was pinpoint accurate and led LA to two scoring drives. He willed the Rams to a 20-12 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs.
There is more to come on Simpson as well as all encouraging and discouraging performances that came out of this game. Welcome to the first "winners & losers" of the 2026 season.
The Rams' offense was far from high-flying with Simpson under center. However, we always knew it would be. The preseason environment is tough on reserve quarterbacks. Teams across the NFL can barely field five competent offensive linemen. Their backups are even worse. Simpson effectively played with third stringers and still did not take a single sack in credit to his mobility.
And while things weren't necessarily dynamic or amazing, Simpson checked every single box someone could realistically want from him. Mobility? We saw it and he made some impressive throws on the move. Accuracy? Check. Arm strength? On display. Poise? We saw a whole lot of it.
#first
2 months ago
All eyes were on Ty Simpson for his NFL debut on Saturday afternoon at Arrowhead Stadium. It was the first preseason action for the Los Angeles Rams' top pick in the 2026 draft, giving fans a glimpse at what the future could hold once Matthew Stafford retires.
Simpson entered the game against the Chiefs at the end of the first quarter after Stetson Bennett played two possessions, much to the excitement of the Rams' faithful around the country. Though there were probably some pre-game jitters for the rookie quarterback, the moment certainly didn't look too big for him.
His first completion was a 7-yard dump-off to Max Klare on a roll-out to his right, getting the ball into the hands of a fellow rookie. It wasn't a highlight-reel play, but he took what the defense gave him, and that was an easy completion.
Simpson was just 1-for-2 on his first drive, which was a brief one that ended in a punt, but he found a rhythm on the second drive. He went 4-for-4 for 41 yards during drive No. 2, capping it off with a Harrison Mevis field goal from 40 yards to put the Rams up, 6-3.
His best throw on the drive was a 23-yarder to Mark Redman, once again on a boot out to his right. He layered the ball nicely to the tight end for a big gain.
#first #rookie #ball
Simpson entered the game against the Chiefs at the end of the first quarter after Stetson Bennett played two possessions, much to the excitement of the Rams' faithful around the country. Though there were probably some pre-game jitters for the rookie quarterback, the moment certainly didn't look too big for him.
His first completion was a 7-yard dump-off to Max Klare on a roll-out to his right, getting the ball into the hands of a fellow rookie. It wasn't a highlight-reel play, but he took what the defense gave him, and that was an easy completion.
Simpson was just 1-for-2 on his first drive, which was a brief one that ended in a punt, but he found a rhythm on the second drive. He went 4-for-4 for 41 yards during drive No. 2, capping it off with a Harrison Mevis field goal from 40 yards to put the Rams up, 6-3.
His best throw on the drive was a 23-yarder to Mark Redman, once again on a boot out to his right. He layered the ball nicely to the tight end for a big gain.
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