Rams’ next franchise QB could be one call away after stunning twist

The public consensus over the Los Angeles Rams quarterback room seems to have settled into a 'good enough for now' spot. That is, the team's triad of quarterbacks Matthew Stafford, Jimmy Garoppolo, and Stetson Bennett seems to be enough for now. While that may be true, even with the uncertainty surrounding Stafford's durability for this season, the future is a bit ... bleak.

Garoppolo is heading to free agency after this season. Stafford will be on a year-to-year contract and may choose to retire after this season. Even Bennett is only under contract through the end of 2026. By that time, free agency offers from other teams may pry him away.

Ironically, the team seems to have left the door open for a reboot in the near future. So why put off until tomorrow what you can do today? The Indianapolis Colts just named Daniel Jones their starting quarterback, creating a wave of uncertainty over QB Anthony Richardson. The former fourth-overall pick of the 2023 draft has suffered a huge setback. Relegated to backup duties, he might never see a starting role again... in Indy.

Rams Les Snead should call Colts GM Chris Ballard immediately

It's no secret that Richardson has been deeply disappointing in his two seasons. Despite being an early draft pick, he has only started 15 games, completed just 50.6 percent of his passes for 2,391 yards, 11 touchdowns, and 13 interceptions. Not great.

Richardson lost out to Jones, who is himself a big disappointment since being drafted by the New York Giants sixth overall in the 2019 draft. The news comes as a bit of a shocker. Now, the question is, what will the Colts do with a disappointing and soon-to-be disgruntled quarterback?

Rams GM Les Snead should pick up the phone and call Colts GM Chris Ballard immediately, proposing a remedy to cure that headache before it begins. He could instantly become an ideal backup quarterback for a revamped Rams succession plan.

Anthony Richardson would give the Rams a true dual-threat quarterback with built-in upside to become the future franchise QB. Standing 6-foot-4 and weighing 244 pounds, he has the perfect measurements. His legs would bring a new dimension to the offense, with 111 carries for 635 yards and 10 touchdowns. The Rams have never had a QB that mobile.

The best part is, he's still only 23 years old.

What would it take to pry Richardson from the Colts right now? His stock is down, while Bennett’s has never been higher. A pair of mid-round picks, or Bennett plus a 2026 third-rounder, might be enough to get Indianapolis talking.

Could this become a win-win scenario for both teams? It can. The Rams have the coaching ability to optimize Richardson's career before hits trainwreck status. And the Colts get a reset at their QB position, while adding a draft pick. They even have the option to swap quarterbacks and still pick up a draft pick.

Some fans won't like this trade proposal. But there are already many fans who are incensed over the current situation. This could be the best option in a bad situation. As always, thanks for reading.

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