The Los Angeles Rams are expected to have a presence at Brendan Sorsby’s supplemental draft pro day on July 10, but don’t expect Sean McVay and Les Snead to suddenly develop quarterback envy.
According to Jackson Durham of Chat Sports, the Rams along with all 31 other NFL teams are expected to attend the workout for the former Cincinnati and Texas Tech quarterback, who is entering July’s supplemental draft after a complicated eligibility saga tied to a gambling-related suspension.
The Rams are expected at Brendan Sorsby’s pro day, but trade talks and roster planning may be the real reason for their visit. USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect
On the surface, the Rams’ attendance seems very odd.
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Los Angeles already has Matthew Stafford atop the depth chart, spent the No. 13 overall pick on Ty Simpson in April, and still has Stetson Bennett on the roster. The Rams are one of the few teams in the NFL that appear set at quarterback both now and for the future.
University of Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson holds his new jersey after being picked by the Los Angeles Rams in the first round Archie Carpenter/UPI/Shutterstock
But, the trip is far from meaningless.
Rather, the gathering will provide the Rams with something they value almost as much as player evaluations: face-to-face conversations with rival front offices.
The Rams famously skipped the NFL Combine for years, preferring private workouts and campus visits over crowded scouting events. But smaller league-wide gatherings have created opportunities for informal discussions that can eventually turn into major transactions.
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Earlier this offseason, conversations between the Rams and Browns regarding Myles Garrett reportedly began around league meetings months in advance before evolving into one of the biggest trades in franchise history. Those types of discussions rarely happen overnight.
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Myles Garrett #95 of the Los Angeles Rams poses with general manager Les Snead and head coach Sean McVay during a Getty Images
With minicamp canceled and with little activity taking place before training camp at the end of July, Sorsby’s pro day presents an opportunity for Rams executives to reconnect with teams around the league and gauge potential trade markets.
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That could prove particularly valuable given uncertainty surrounding left tackle Alaric Jackson following his recent legal issues.
Los Angeles Rams offensive tackle Alaric Jackson (77) looks on during the NFC Wildcard playoff Icon Sportswire via Getty Images
While the Rams haven’t made a definitive statement about Jackson’s future, it would be irresponsible not to explore contingency plans at one of the roster’s most important positions.
Even if the team doesn’t move on from him, Jackson’s repeated violation of league policy will likely result in a several game suspension.
As for Sorsby, teams with murkier quarterback situations figure to be much more active. Clubs such as the Cardinals, Jets, Browns, Steelers and Vikings all have long-term questions under center and could view the former Cincinnati standout as a developmental investment.
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The Rams may still do their homework on Sorsby. That’s what good organizations do.
But the real value of July 10 will come from the conversations taking place on the sidelines rather than the throws being made on the field.
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