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August 15, 2026 at 10:23 am #165342
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August 15, 2026 at 1:38 pm #165346znModeratorThe Rams announced their preseason broadcast team, which includes The Athletic’s very own @JourdanRodrigue 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Rob Havenstein will also be on the call, just a few months after retiring from the Rams.
First game is tomorrow at 1 p.m. PT against the Chiefs. pic.twitter.com/bqj8g8KCci
— Nate Atkins (@NateAtkins_) August 14, 2026
August 15, 2026 at 4:19 pm #165348znModeratorNate Atkins@NateAtkins_
Today will be the first time we’ll get to see Stetson Bennett and Ty Simpson really battle it out for the Rams’ No. 2 QB job.The Rams value these reps against a live pass rush.
RAMZILLA@elitster
OL Trenches – Trost, Limmer, McMahon, Arcuri, Murray, Bowles, Henderson… Quessenberry, Dedich. One or more of these guys will have to step up and play great ball this seasonAugust 18, 2026 at 9:02 pm #165432znModerator5 observations from Rams practice on Tuesday
Brock Vierra
WOODLAND HILLS, Calif. – The Los Angeles Rams got back to work on Tuesday as they prepare for the New Orleans Saints and the final stretch of preseason. This week will feature a joint practice and a preseason game that could serve as the deciding factor for several position battles.
Here are five observations from practice.
The Rams have linebacker depth
The Rams have more than enough talent at outside linebacker, but there was a concern that their interior could be exposed. That concern is non-existent because Grant Stuard will be a valuable depth piece for L.A. Stuard jumped a quick pass from Stetson Bennett, taking the ball the distance. It was a tough day for Bennett, with another pick made by Alex Johnson, but Stuard was all over the field.
He could have the same growth that Nate Landman had last year. He looks comfortable.
Stafford is at his peak
The reigning MVP looked in peak form and without Puka Nacua on the field, Stafford was distributing the ball to a variety of targets. His decisions were quick; he was sharp; he was reading the defense with ease (as one would expect), and his throws to the outside were precise.
Stafford was able to push the ball downfield as well. Long story short, he’s ready to roll.
Whittington’s making a push
There’s a good chance that Rams fans will see a lot of Jordan Whittington this season, especially if he can get hot early. His connection with Stafford was on the money, and he looked like a seamless replacement for Nacua. Konata Mumpfield also had a good day, but Whittington was moving, and his ability to make plays with the ball in his hands should see more things drawn up for him as the year progresses.
He looked like a true WR3 at minimum. Now, let’s see what he looks like against an opponent.
Ferguson’s development is ahead of schedule
Ferguson’s skills as a pass catcher were evident last season, but his blocking has improved a lot. He’s throwing his body around and making plays in the run game. Considering how important run blocking is, especially within the McVay offense, Ferguson could be positioned in a way to move defensive backs without issue, as he’s throwing weight against linebackers and defensive linemen.
He still has some work to do, but Ferguson is stronger while being just as agile as he was in 2025. Scary.
Major questions on the offensive line
The players who practiced were fine. It’s about the players who didn’t. With Justin Dedich and Keagan Trost working their way back from injury, the biggest question on the line is who covers for them, and are those players good enough?
We’ll have to wait for that answer, but it’s something to ponder for how the Rams manage their line for the rest of the preseason.
August 19, 2026 at 1:40 am #165459znModeratorNate Atkins@NateAtkins_
The Rams will practice against the Saints on Thursday 👀August 20, 2026 at 3:55 pm #165472znModeratorGreg Beacham@gregbeacham
Davante Adams has caught a bunch of passes from Matthew Stafford at all depths during this joint practice with the Saints. Ty Simpson has been less accurate than the MVP.The Rams and Saints just wrapped up their joint practice earlier than scheduled. Don’t know if it’s related but the Saints had at least 3-4 guys come off with apparent injuries.
Zach Edwards@zachedwards04
So far at Rams/Saints joint practice, Kobie Turner and Poona Ford have each batted down a pass, Braden Fiske has a would-have-been sack and there’s been a mixed bag of TFLs in the run game and some nice runs by the Saints running backs.The first-team Saints offense passing game came alive towards the end with a pair of TD passes from Tyler Shough. Rams front 7 still generating pressure and forcing him outside the pocket but both TDs came with him in the pocket – contained the running game well in final stretch.
Stu Jackson@StuJRams
Terrance Ferguson has had a couple nice catches over the middle on short passes from StaffordReporter notes Ferguson is playing with a lot of confidence on the practice field and making a lot of plays, and asks McVay what he’s seen from the second-year TE.
“Just that,” McVay said. “I think what can’t be misunderstood or minimized is how smart this guy is.”
Jackson Durham@JDurham_FBall
Ferguson had a bunch of catches at Cowboys joint practice as wellIncreasingly clear that his role will be much larger this season
Stu Jackson@StuJRams
Adams has had catches at all depths/levels of the fieldSean McVay pleased with the Stafford-Adams connection today.
“I think today was a really good day for those guys, being able to connect against tight and sticky coverage,” McVay said.
August 20, 2026 at 7:04 pm #165475znModerator10 Observations from Rams’ joint practice with Saints
Stu Jackson & Zach Edwards
WOODLAND HILLS, Calif. – The Rams held their second and final joint practice of the preseason Thursday, hosting the Saints. The chemistry between quarterback Matthew Stafford and wide receiver Davante Adams headlined the day for Los Angeles’ offense, followed by a strong practice for tight end Terrance Ferguson. On defense, the defensive line ruled the day with would-have-been sacks and tackles for loss in addition to a pair of batted down passes.
Senior staff writer Stu Jackson spent the morning watching the offense, while staff writer Zach Edwards watched the defense. Here are 10 things that stood out.
Shorter, faster practice: While Thursday’s joint practice ended earlier than scheduled – the listed end time was 12:30, and practice was over around 11:40 – the shorter, faster practice was by design.
“That was really because they (Saints) had just gotten a lot of work on that Tuesday (with the Cowboys),” McVay said post-practice. “They had some guys that were a little bit banged up. We were originally scheduled to be able to get like 48 plays in a team period in a two minute (drill) with our first group, so to able to say hey, we just turned off three plays that were kind of already structured, and then losing (the) two-minute, I was just grateful for the work and appreciated that (Saints head coach) Kellen (Moore) and his guys made it work.”
Puka Nacua does not participate: This wasn’t a surprise, though, given McVay previously said they expect the fourth-year wide receiver to return to practice next week.
Stafford-Adams connection remains sharp: The veteran quarterback and veteran receiver got plenty of work, and plenty of completions, despite the shorter joint session. The most impressive connection was the below deep ball from Stafford to Adams early in practice.
Ferguson looking confident: The second-year tight end had a pair of strong receptions over the middle on short passes from Stafford, remaining grounded through the catch point. It was two plays that reinforced the confidence and playmaking McVay has seen throughout camp.
“Just that,” McVay said, when asked what he’s seen from Ferguson in terms of confidence and making plays on the practice field. “And he’s so smart. I think what can’t be misunderstood or minimized is how smart this guy is. He plays every single skill position except for halfback for us. Some of the things we ask of him, he does some of the roles we ask of our backs, and so he’s done a great job. I think he’s got great leadership in that room with guys to be able to learn from with Scooter (tight ends coach Scott Huff), with (Tyler) Higbee, with Colby Parkinson. That repetition, when you’re conscientious like he is, and you’re able to be coached, and you’re secure enough to be accountable for where you can grow, and stay humble when things go well, he’s really had a nice camp. I’ve really been impressed, but not surprised, by what he’s done.”
Stetson Bennett IV and Ty Simpson split reps due to less reps overall for second-team offense in practice: The second team got 25 plays in during Thursday’s practice, with Bennett getting 13 of them and Simpson the other 12, according to McVay. That allocation of reps “was exclusively just because there were so many less reps,” McVay said. “(Associate coordinator/quarterbacks) Dave (Ragone) and I and the rest of the coaching staff will sit down and figure out how we want to approach the game once we’re able to look at the film. But it was really more of a reflection of kind of just less reps, and that’s what that entailed.”
Defensive line collapses pocket quick and often: There were a number of would-have-been sacks by the Rams’ defensive front as they made life uncomfortable for quarterback Tyler Shough, who operated the Saints first-team offense the entire practice. The most prominent would-have-been sack, however, came when Shough was forced out of the pocket and defensive end Braden Fiske tracked him down. Shough ended his day with a pair of touchdown passes late in practice on a day when wide receivers Chris Olave and Jordyn Tyson didn’t play, both of which coming when the Saints’ offensive line afforded him enough time in the pocket.
Defensive line getting hands on passes: Defensive ends Poona Ford and Kobie Turner each ended practice with a pass defended as Ford batted down a check-down pass and Turner got one with an attempt over the middle.
Turner and Josaiah Stewart have tackles for loss in run game: Turner and outside linebacker Josaiah Stewart each had notable tackles for loss in the run game that prompted a quick celebration on their individual plays, respectively.
Nate Landman makes presence known in all phases: Whether it was the run game or the pass game, inside linebacker Nate Landman was all over the field making plays. If the running back made it to the second level, Landman there on multiple occasions a yard or two into the run. In the pass game, when there were multiple short completions that led to a receiving making the first guy miss, Landman was there to back him up.
Secondary limits scramble drill: Granted in a joint practice setting the defense isn’t allowed to touch the quarterback, denoted by wearing the red jersey, the Rams secondary was there on every occasion the defensive line forced him out of the pocket and upfield.
August 20, 2026 at 9:23 pm #165477znModeratorMatthew Stafford, Davante Adams’ chemistry on display in Rams’ joint practice with Saints
Nate Atkins
LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford dropped back against the New Orleans Saints’ starting defense and again went looking for No. 17. With how this practice was going, he just knew Davante Adams would find a way to get open.
And Adams did, cutting sharp on a deep post route to a spot around the left hashmarks, where he settled in and waited for a laser, as he’s come to expect in this growing relationship with the reigning MVP. Stafford split two defenders with the throw — a cornerback giving chase, a deep safety crashing down — and Adams leaped and snared the ball before landing and sprinting into the end zone.
Stafford and Adams excelled against the Saints’ defense in a joint practice Thursday at the Rams’ facility in Woodland Hills. They connected for two touchdowns, including a trademark Stafford fade ball that Adams ran comfortably under along the right sideline for an easy score. They connected on crossers into the flats and slants across the middle.
With Puka Nacua not practicing due to a psoas injury he continues to manage, no one was left wondering who the go-to receiver on the Rams would be. Adams and Stafford have shown off a smooth and adjustable connection all training camp, and though Adams had a few drops in earlier practices, the precision has shown two vital pieces to the Rams’ offense this season: Stafford and Adams still have it, even at the ages of 38 and 33, respectively.
And now, they have chemistry outside of the red zone.
“No matter how great you are, you’ve got two great players. You’ve got to be able to get those reps, and repetition is the mother of learning,” Rams coach Sean McVay said. “They’ve got a great feel. I think today was a really good day for those guys being able to connect against tight, sticky coverage. It’s been awesome, but they’re two outstanding people, outstanding players, and it’s really fun to watch them take some ownership and even just be a fly on the wall and listen to their dialogue and what they’re thinking. I love what I’ve seen from those guys.”
A year ago, none of this was possible. Adams was the new piece after he signed a free-agent deal to replace Cooper Kupp, and Stafford wasn’t practicing at all with a back issue that was threatening the start of his 17th season. Their reps in training camp were nearly nonexistent, and the two didn’t play in the preseason, leaving real games with results on the line as the time to build the timing, feel and connection that live reps are designed to create.
That led to an unsurprisingly clunky start to Adams’ 12th season. Through his first six games, he was averaging just 4.3 receptions per game on a career-worst 47.3 percent catch rate. Nacua was prolific enough to make up for it, but Adams and Stafford knew they needed to build something more to help the offense reach its full potential.
They drilled down in a week in Baltimore with Nacua hurt and rolled out a new role for Adams against the Jacksonville Jaguars in London, where he played as the single wide receiver with three tight ends on the field and scored three touchdowns. Then he scored eight more times to finish with a league-best 14 receiving touchdowns as the Rams led the NFL in scoring and Stafford was named league MVP.
But Adams’ season felt a bit inconsistent and less whole than normal, as he finished with 60 catches for 789 yards, his lowest totals in any season since 2015. With Adams turning 34 in December and in a contract year, the Rams explored the idea this offseason of trading him for a younger receiver in A.J. Brown. But they decided against it once McVay dove into Adams’ film and saw more to tap into, hoping his connection with Stafford would continue to grow with training camp reps.
It might require Adams to say healthier than he did last year, when he missed three games and battled lower-body injuries all season long. That’s the challenge for a 33-year-old in a speed-based role in a collision sport. But Thursday’s practice was a glimpse of what remains in the tank.
Terrance Ferguson, CJ Daniels get their run
With Nacua out, the door opened for younger receivers to see targets and to make their cases to be reliable weapons in an offense that needs one to emerge beyond Nacua and Adams.
The busiest of them was Ferguson. He scored two touchdowns in the red zone, including one where he caught the ball in the flat on the left side and outran the defense.
He executed mostly short routes, a departure from the late-season breakout that helped him finish his rookie season with an average of 21 yards on 11 receptions. The Rams are expanding Ferguson’s route tree now that he’s more comfortable in a playbook that’s committing to the three-tight end approach the Rams largely devised at midseason last year, and he’s spent this offseason trimming body fat to increase that wiggle out of breaks.
By getting the ball to Ferguson more quickly, the Rams can exploit a mismatch with his 6-foot-5, 252-pound frame against linebackers rather than safeties, hoping those safeties are busy enough watching for Stafford’s deep connections with Adams and Nacua on opposite perimeters.
“Coming in (last year), I never expected to play the positions I’m playing,” Ferguson said. “Being able to play F, Z, Y and X, all of them together, it’s definitely been a big jump. … They ask me to do a lot of things down the field but then also be reliable on the line of scrimmage. It’s about finding that happy medium.”
Daniels also saw chances with the first team as he rotated reps with Konata Mumpfield and Jordan Whittington. He didn’t have as active a day catching the ball, but it was a step up from the second-team usage he’s primarily seen this camp.
Stetson Bennett, Ty Simpson trade QB2 reps
As the Rams continue to try to solidify the backup quarterback role that Jimmy Garoppolo no longer holds, they have once more leaned into giving even chances to Simpson and Bennett. They ran 25 plays with the second team, with Bennett taking 13 snaps and Simpson 12. It continues a recent shift from earlier in camp, when Bennett worked almost exclusively as the next quarterback up after Stafford.
Both had mixed days. Bennett struggled again with his deep ball but kept it out of harm’s way. Simpson threw two interceptions, including one where he didn’t see a safety playing center field and the ball fluttered out of his hands. Simpson and Bennett both threw touchdowns in the red zone period.
Bennett enjoyed a strong start to camp, with high completion rates and strong plays out of structure but also with the occasional turnover. He hasn’t looked as comfortable over the past week, which could be related in part to not getting into a flow when splitting reps with Simpson, who has come a long way in his command of a complex playbook.
Simpson completed 84 percent of his passes in his NFL debut — and he wasn’t the only Rams rookie to impress.
Both quarterbacks face a challenge in the protection they’re trying to play behind with the second unit. The Rams are down two of their backup offensive linemen, as top backup guard Justin Dedich worked out off to the side again with the hand injury he’s had since early July and third-round rookie tackle Keagen Trost was out with the hamstring he hurt in Saturday’s preseason opener.McVay said the hope is to get Trost back for the season opener against the San Francisco 49ers. If he isn’t back, David Quessenberry will serve as the swing tackle. He’s been working primarily as the backup left tackle to Alaric Jackson, who could face a second suspension under the league’s personal conduct policy. Quessenberry last started a game in 2023 and will turn 36 on Monday.
The Rams have begun rotating offensive linemen with the first team to get more advanced looks at the second team. But McVay continues to express confidence in the plan and operation.
“I really felt good with the depth we had at tackle,” McVay said. “Obviously, you get a little bit thinned out when you felt good about those four guys, if you include Keagen into it. But we’ve got some other guys that we’re going to continue to evaluate. … We’ll just take it a day at a time.”
August 20, 2026 at 11:51 pm #165479znModerator3 long-term takeaways from Rams’ joint practice with Saints
Brock Vierra
WOODLAND HILLS, Calif. – The Los Angeles Rams learned a little bit more about themselves on Thursday after completing a joint practice with the New Orleans Saints. After a good day of work from both sides, here are three takeaways from the practice and what they mean for the team moving forward.
The Rams might avoid having to keep 10 offensive linemen on their initial 53
To start 2025, the Rams kept Alaric Jackson, Steve Avila, Coleman Shelton, Kevin Dotson, Rob Havenstein, Warren McClendon, Justin Dedich, Beaux Limmer, D.J. Humphries, and David Quessenberry. Havenstein retired, and Humphries wasn’t re-signed. The team did draft Keagen Trost, and I don’t think they need anyone else.
Once Trost gets healthy, there’s no reason to keep an additional lineman on the roster unless a special-teams need develops. Trost was great in his debut, Dedich has proven himself, and Limmer has made the improvements to solidify the backup role in the event Dedich can’t play. The line did a good job, and if the team can keep a roster spot open, that could address a need somewhere else. Plus, they could keep their reserves on practice squad, calling them up if needed.
They run the risk of losing them to another team, but it’s a gamble that’s worth it for the overall success of the team.
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The offense without Puka Nacua needs further development
The offense was solid, even without Puka Nacua. Nacua’s absence is one thing, but there wasn’t enough on display to say that the team has fixed some of the lingering issues with the unit: third-and-short situations, the development of the rushing attack, and the overt reliance on Matthew Stafford to overcome various weaknesses.
In the same breath, the Rams could be saving their solutions for the regular season. We just haven’t seen enough yet to say those situations – situations that have plagued the team in prior years – are afterthoughts. Especially as Nacua is a key piece in solving those issues.
Looking at the offense without Nacua on Thursday, they lacked the pop that Puka can bring to a passing attack. The reason I’m mentioning Nacua is to tie back into the comments on Stafford. Stafford’s ability to overcome scenarios where other quarterbacks might falter, especially with the time some of the plays take to develop, is a looming problem. This was a basic offense, but in the event that Stafford and Nacua are not on the field together, these plays might take a bit too long, leading to poor execution and desperate decisions. Plus, how many exotic things are they doing with the rest of the roster? Nacua’s skillset is a unique gift, and hasn’t been replicated by the league since his breakout season of 2023.
Not many quarterbacks can make the throws Stafford can, particularly with how narrow the pocket gets around him and with defenders in his face. Against a better defense, Davante Adams won’t be as open as he was on Thursday, and Nacua’s been the difference between success and failure once Stafford enters his gunslinger mode.
Keep in mind that when the Rams lost Nacua for one game last season, they created a brand new offense around a different position group. They might have to do even more this season unless Nacua avoids suspension and is able to play. The Rams can not run their current offense without him. It’s as simple as that.
The Rams will have to redesign their offense for Simpson
Ty Simpson got work in against the Saints and is expected to play in the preseason game. After seeing his work, the Rams will need to modify the offense for him if he plays in the regular season. That’s a good thing. Simpson has a long way to go, but he has good fundamentals, and he’s accurate on short-to-medium throws.
He does struggle to push the ball downfield, but makes up for it with consistent, successful targeting of tight ends. Simpson was not at his best, making two throws that went beyond the mark Thursday. Timing will be a struggle for him, especially as his throwing motion doesn’t have the quick zip of Stafford.
But that’s not a bad thing. The Rams may have to turn to a more traditional, multi-tight-end offense that uses the rushing attack a bit more, but the team has all the pieces to operate that style of football, and it would go against the current trends of the NFL – something Sean McVay knows how to do well.
August 21, 2026 at 12:39 am #165480znModeratorMykell Mathieu@MykellthePG
🔥 RAMS JOINT PRACTICE RECAP! 🔥The Los Angeles Rams and New Orleans Saints went head-to-head in today’s joint practice, and I’m breaking down everything that stood out!
🏈 Matthew Stafford and Davante Adams continue to build what could be a special connection
💪 Terrence Ferguson continues to make his presence felt
🔥 The Rams’ pass rush is STILL SHINING and making life difficult
👑 And overall, the Rams looked like the superior team throughout the day.August 21, 2026 at 7:15 pm #165490znModeratorRams mailbag: Answering questions from Saints joint practice
Brock Vierra
How has Josaiah Stewart been looking?
VIERRA: Like a future Pro Bowler. I wrote about Stewart in my review, but I’ll dive into what I saw on Thursday. Stewart was calm and focused throughout the whole practice, but when it was time to make a play, he was smoking offensive players. Fast, strong, balanced. It’s clear that having an offseason away from football, the draft, college summer workouts – all the things that were part of his schedule for the last few years – allowed him to make that transition from promising to dominant.
I asked Byron Young last year about Stewart, and he mentioned that he had a veteran mindset as a rookie. That was reinforced when Stewart recovered from an injury, catching up in his development within one season. He’s special, and if he’s used in the Michael Hoecht role, I think his floor is five sacks, with his ceiling being 12.
If an offensive line has to defend against Myles Garrett, Young, and others, who’s stopping Stewart? I mean, he’s been unstoppable so far…and Garrett wasn’t even at practice.
Did Byron Young practice? Any news on Myles Garrett?
VIERRA: The Rams are being cautious with Garrett, just making sure he doesn’t do anything to jeopardize his health before the season opener. He doesn’t need live reps, so they held him out. Didn’t observe Young too much. He did practice. Nothing critical to report on either. Both are ready to roll.
How’d our tackles look considering the possible suspensions and injuries?
VIERRA: Keagen Trost needs to be healthy for Week 1 if Alaric Jackson is suspended. I wouldn’t be surprised if David Quessenberry got the start over Trost, but it’s tough to feel confident about the offense if Trost isn’t good to go, and Jackson is suspended. Quessenberry didn’t get the start over D.J. Humphries in Atlanta when Jackson was injured. We all saw how that went, and Quessenberry is a year older. If there’s no Jackson and Trost, it’s concerning but manageable. If Puka Nacua isn’t on the field, which he wasn’t on Thursday, the Rams could be in serious danger.
I was surprised by Beaux Limmer. He’s a player I’ll keep an eye on. However, if there’s a scenario where Warren McClendon Jr. goes down, and Jackson or Trost isn’t available, I wouldn’t be surprised to see the Rams get creative. It’s been alluded to in the past by Sean McVay that he would be willing to move McClendon inside if something happened to Kevin Dotson.
What if the inverse is true as well? Dotson to tackle, Justin Dedich or Limmer to guard, and have a tight end to help? That’s the type of creative thinking the Rams are going to have to pull out in the event they lose three tackles, and they’re in a spot where, if something goes wrong, they could enter Week 1 already down two.
Also, Dedich is still trying to come back from injury, so there’s that.
How is Ferguson being used? How often? How does he look? Chances he becomes the 3rd option?
VIERRA: Any way and every way. Literally, there isn’t a non-QB skill position Ferguson can’t make a play from, and maybe he’s decent at quarterback too. I would not be surprised to see Ferguson end the season as the team’s second-best pass catcher, and his floor should be fourth.
Stafford and Ferguson’s connection is growing at an exciting rate, as is Ferguson’s development. He’s put on some weight and he’s throwing it around. Really loved how he complements every personnel package on the offense, and the way he plays with Colby Parkinson.
As the season progresses, I believe he will become that third option, splitting responsibilities with Parkinson. I also see the Rams building offensive packages around him. If Davante Adams is getting double-teamed in the red zone, Ferguson has the tools and build to mimic the things Adams did last season.
who looked good in Oline? Is there ANY indication that Alaric Jackson or Puka will be suspended?
VIERRA: I’m going to use this question to dive into Limmer. He has the frame, the tools, and the road to have a breakout season in 2026. We don’t know where Dedich is at in his recovery, and Limmer’s pass blocking has greatly improved. It’s clear that the influence of Coleman Shelton and coach Ryan Wendell has paid off as Limmer looked comfortable, and I don’t think we have ever said that about him.
He’s only in his third year. He’s intriguing.
Nothing more has come out regarding potential suspensions.
More work for Ty? How’d he look?
VIERRA: He didn’t look great. I caution to say that he panicked on some throws because defenders were closing in on him, but there were times that in a desperate attempt to make a play, he made poor, rushed decisions. He also deserves some grace because he took chances he probably wouldn’t in an actual game.
The biggest issue is his deep ball. It’s not there. At least not yet. If he can develop his understanding of the way different receivers peel off defensive backs at the NFL level, he’ll be able to float more passes into space instead of trying to pinpoint receivers.
His ability to run is something to keep in mind. There’s more to Simpson than we think, and he might surprise, especially when he has a point to prove. He did prove a point last week.
My overall takeaway is that he’s growing into being an NFL player, and once he makes that switch and gets that confidence and experience, everything else will fall into place. I like where he’s at, and schematically, there are a lot of things a coach can do with him.
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