Think about what Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay might do with a quarterback who could also be much like Lamar Jackson of the Baltimore Ravens.
In a narrative revealed Monday, The Athletic’s Derrik Klassen named the Rams as the very best match for Alabama QB Jalen Milroe (6-foot-2, 217 kilos).
On an April 9 episode of The Athletic’s “Scoop City” podcast, former NFL QB Chase Daniel mentioned Milroe’s working means is much like that of Jackson, a two-time MVP. The 22-year-old’s mobility might intrigue McVay.
“McVay has lengthy flirted with the thought of a cell quarterback,” wrote Klassen. “He was keen to provide John Wolford an opportunity on the finish of the Jared Goff saga, then held onto him because the staff’s backup via the 2022 season. McVay additionally gave Bryce Perkins a begin in 2022, a recreation wherein Perkins carried the ball 19 instances for 90 yards.”
Milroe ran an unofficial 4.37 40-yard dash at his professional day in March however should enhance as a passer. In 13 begins in 2024, he tossed a career-high 11 interceptions. Citing TruMedia, ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reported 10 of these interceptions got here on throws of 15 air yards or much less.
In Los Angeles, Milroe would have time to develop. The Rams roster nonetheless options QB Matthew Stafford, a Tremendous Bowl champion.
“As a passer [Milroe will] want no less than a yr to repair his footwork and adapt to the pace of protection on the NFL stage, however that is okay,” wrote Klassen. “There might be no strain on Milroe to compete with Stafford for the beginning job.”
The Rams might win one other championship with Stafford, however they nonetheless want a succession plan for the 37-year-old QB. Backup QB Stetson Bennett, a fourth-round choose in 2023, does not seem to be the reply. He has but to throw a move in a regular-season recreation.
If Milroe remains to be out there on Day 2 of the draft, the Rams ought to contemplate focusing on him. He might have a excessive ceiling, and he might assist McVay develop his playbook.
