The Los Angeles Rams still have an opening on their roster for a No. 2 quarterback, and Sean McVay has some names in mind to fill it.
McVay made clear Monday that his preference would still be to bring back Jimmy Garoppolo to continue in his role as Matthew Stafford’s backup. If that does not happen, however, the Rams coach suggested Kirk Cousins as an alternative.
“People make some of the connections with Kirk,” McVay said on “PFT Live,” via Josh Alper of Pro Football Talk. “If it doesn’t work out with Jimmy, that’s definitely something that — Kirk is as influential as anybody in helping me get to L.A. in the first place. I know he’s got some other options and some other suitors, but Jimmy and Kirk are guys that I’d love to have back with us.”
McVay and Cousins worked together while both were in Washington, and Cousins had some successful seasons there. As McVay alluded to, Cousins will have some other options, including one where the quarterback might have a chance to start. Cousins would no doubt prefer that opportunity.
Cousins started eight games for the Atlanta Falcons last season. The 37-year-old threw for 1,721 yards and 10 touchdowns to go with five interceptions. He would be a perfectly good backup if he were willing to accept the role.
