Sean McVay Delivers Bold Statement On Jimmy Garoppolo originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Los Angeles Rams are running it back with star quarterback Matthew Stafford for the 2025 season.

While the Rams have a proven starter in Matthew Stafford, Sean McVay is willing to put Jimmy Garoppolo in that same category.

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay continues to praise backup quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo. While he's no immediate threat to Matthew Stafford's role with the team, McVay still believes Garoppolo is a starter in the league. He added that Garoppolo is the best backup quarterback in the NFL.

The Los Angeles Rams seem to feel comfortable about their quarterback situation, even if starter Matthew Stafford misses more time. But should they?

Pro Football Network released its latest 2026 three-round mock draft that sees the Rams select Stafford’s replacement.

On Saturday, Rams coach Sean McVay stated that Stafford is week-to-week with the back injury he has been dealing with since the start of training camp. He was expected to return Monday, but the Rams want to be cautious and make sure Stafford is ready for Week 1.

Pass rusher Kobie Turner is confident the Rams have one of the more formidable pass rushes in the league. "You got to be ready for any one of us to strike."

Garoppolo put on his finest performance of training camp so far, playing exceptionally well, making smart decisions, and throwing precise passes that consistently hit their targets with velocity. For the first time we saw the Rams run an offense fitted for Garoppolo's strengths.