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 Matthew Stafford's absence from practice in training camp isn't ideal, Jimmy Garoppolo gives the Rams a very capable camp signal-caller.

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?

Jimmy Garoppolo gets spontaneous vs. Rams, and that’s a good sign as 49ers enter bye week 49ers QB Jimmy Garoppolo looked more in command than at any time this season in win over Rams A.P. Photo