Rams offense set up for immediate, future success

As the Rams plotted their offseason game plan, they did so with just minimal offensive roster needs.The focus was on building depth along the offensive line, adding a wide receiver and clarifying their long-term quarterback picture.Along that offensive line, they re-signed reserve tackle David Quessenberry, who projects as their swing tackle, and added Keagen Trost of Missouri in the 2026 NFL Draft.They also used the draft to add Miami wide receiver CJ Daniels in the sixth round.He will get a chance to win a job as the third wide receiver alongside Puka Nacua and Davante Adams.Most importantly, they used the 13th pick to select Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson.

Ideally, Matthew Stafford stays healthy and remains on board for the next two seasons, and Simpson doesn’t see the field until 2028.In the interim, he solidifies the backup quarterback job, and long term, he is ready to take over when Stafford retires.Here is a look at the Rams’ offensive depth chart post-free agency and the draft:Starter: Matthew StaffordReserves: Ty Simpson, Stetson BennettThe skinny: Stafford is coming off an MVP season and, thanks to the Rams’ training staff, is successfully managing his nagging back issues.The only real question now is how long he wants to keep playing.The Rams alleviated some of that uncertainty by drafting Simpson, who they believe can be a quarterback they can win with down the line.

Whether he serves as Stafford’s understudy for one year or two, they will pour development time into him in hopes of seamlessly handing him the reins when Stafford calls it a career.Bottom line: Stafford is as good as it gets.As long as he stays healthy, the Rams are in great shape.

But with veteran Jimmy Garoppolo still deciding his future, it will be interesting to see who steps up between Bennett and Simpson as the primary backup.And whether the Rams need to bring in a more established veteran to play that role.Garoppolo provided a safety net on so many levels: not only h...