Rams QB Matthew Stafford “Happy To Be Playing Football, Love Doing It With This Group”

With contract concerns behind him, Los Angeles Rams QB Matthew Stafford is looking for a revitalized offense. As the oldest player on the roster going into year 16, Stafford noted “I’m going to try to lead this team and push these guys the best I know how.”

The Rams are a very young team on both sides of the ball, which inevitably means growing pains.

Matthew Stafford Speaks On Los Angeles Rams Skill Players

In his post-practice presser, he noted about the tight end room, raving how it’s a good room from top to bottom, specifically highlighting Davis Allen and his growth.

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Allen was working with the first team and has a real shot at playing time with Higbee sidelined. The team has a good chance of playing a lot of 12 personnel in a pseudo-tight end by committee.

When asked what he expects from his receiver room, he noted that all the guys are intrinsically motivated and competitive, pushing each other to improve. He also mentioned that continuity is huge for any room, especially his receivers.

Notably, Cooper Kupp who he missed last training camp is back in full force. Between Kupp and rookie sensation Puka Nacua, the Rams have one of the best duos in the entire NFL .

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