Don't rule out LA Rams QB Stetson Bennett for a significant role in 2024

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The pro and cons of drafting a QB in 2024

Okay, so what about the Rams options of drafting another rookie quarterback? This time, the Rams can select from an abundant supply of talented prospects who will be vying for an NFL team in the 2024 NFL Draft. Well, it's a mixed bag. What do I mean? Well, let's take a look at the 2023 rookie QB class who have had starts in the NFL this season:

Name	Team	Record	Passes	Yards	TDs	INTs
Bryce Young	Panthers	1-9	216-350	1,877	9	8
C.J. Stroud	Texans	6-5	249-391	3,266	19	5
Anthony Richardson	Colts	2-2	50-84	577	3	1
Dorian Thompson -Robertsone	Browns	1-2	58-109	429	1	4
Aiden O'Connell	Raiders	2-3	113-178	1,194	4	6
Tyson Bagent	Bears	2-3	94-143	859	3	6
Will Levis	Titans	2-3	91-152	1,042	6	2
Clayton Tune	Cardinals	0-1	12-21	62	0	2
Jaren Hall	Vikings	1-0	8-10	101	0	0
Tommy DeVito	Giants	2-2	66-105	697	7	3

As you can see by the table above, the performance of any NFL rookie quarterback is truly a bit of random luck. as the rookie quarterbacks who have seen action this season have an aggregate record of 19 wins to 30 losses. And you cannot simply excuse their performances this season as playing for bad teams. Quarterbacking in the NFL is one of the most challenging positions to handle, and is doubly difficult to a rookie, who is experiencing everything for the first time in his NFL debut.

Risk vs. reward of a rookie QB in 2024

The LA Rams have no assurances of landing a C.J. Stroud in the 2024 NFL Draft. The team, through no fault of their own, could just as likely land a Bryce Young, Hitting on a rookie quarterback is no better than a 50/50 chance no matter how well the team drafts.

The challenge with the LA Rams chances of drafting an immediate star is that the rookie is unlikely to see meaningful playing time playing behind Rams starting quarterback Matthew Stafford. Unless Stafford is injured, any Rams rookie quarterback in 2024 will likely get their most work in training camp, preseason games, and running the Rams scouting team.

There is a fine balance to an NFL Draft strategy. The Rams could view drafting a quarterback in 2024 as a necessary investment to ensure the Rams secure a future franchise quarterback for years to come. On the other hand, the Rams could opt to select a non-QB rookie in Round 1 of the 2024 NFL Draft, and like Rams rookies in 2023, that rookie could make an immediate impact on the Rams next season.

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