The Los Angeles Rams' preseason finale did not inspire fans' confidence in rookie quarterback Stetson Bennett.
Bennett went 4-for-9 for 14 yards and two interceptions as the Rams fell into a 27-0 deficit to the Denver Broncos in two quarters of preseason action Saturday night.
Denver Broncos @BroncosRT if you've heard this before ... <a href="">@EBassey21</a> with another INT this preseason!<br><br>📺: 9NEWS <a href="">
Bennett will finish the preseason having gone 36-of-62 for 347 yards, two touchdowns and three interceptions.
Saturday's outing marked Bennett's second rough performance of the preseason, and viewers were unimpressed as they watched his throws get picked off in consecutive games.
Cameron DaSilva @camdasilvaThis pass had a 0.0001% chance of being completed <a href="">
Steve Rebeiro @steverebeiroStetson Bennett got benched in a preseason game. I'm sure they'll claim he didn't but he got benched midway through the second quarter in a preseason game. That is legitimately insane. And he deserved to! <a href="">
HoldenCantor @HoldenCantorStetson Bennett has been a turnover machine the past few weeks
Will Doughty @nashwill23Stetson Bennett out here forgetting which team he plays for <br>It's the blue team dude.
Stone Cold Austin @5cAustinStetson Bennett was a great college QB but it's time to let it go boys
A 2023 fourth-round selection out of Georgia, Bennett is warring with Brett Rypien for the role of backup to Matthew Stafford.
Now some viewers believe Bennett has effectively determined himself as the third-string quarterback behind Rypien.
Mike Klis @mikeklisBrett Rypien now in at QB for Rams. Given Stetson Bennett's two picks, Rypien has a chance for Rams' No. 2 job. <a href="">#9sports</a>
Paul @avi_cdBrett Rypien won the backup job already by not being Stetson Bennett
JAKE ELLENBOGEN @JKBOGENStetson Bennett isn't a bust. Stetson Bennett isn't trash. He's a rookie. However, the <a href="">#Rams</a> need a REAL backup QB in 2023. They do not have one on the roster. Stetson could be in 2024 but you can't feel good with his last 2 performances.
TY @tbeardePrior to this game, there wasn't a single pundit out there that didn't think Bennett was going to be the #2 behind Stafford and Rypien would make the practice squad. After tonight's performance by Bennett, that scenario has probably flipped!
Blaine Grisak 💭 @bgrisakTSTSloppy series from the offense. Delay of game, false start and then an interception from Stetson Bennett. <br><br>Bennett has had a tendency to stare down his targets. He'll need to learn quickly. Would not be surprised if Rams decide to keep Rypien on the final-53.
The Rams return to action for Week 1 on the road against the Seattle Seahawks on September 10. More news about the Los Angeles quarterback rotation will come alongside final 53-man roster cuts Tuesday.
