Matthew Stafford, Sean McVay, Rams
May 27, 2021; Thousand Oaks, CA, USA; Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay speaks with quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) during oraganized team activities. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
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Sean McVay says Matt Stafford is better than expected

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Quarterback Matthew Stafford seems to have exceeded the expectations of Rams coach Sean McVay.

“He has been better than I thought, and I thought he was going to be really good,” Sean McVay said.

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“I’ve been really impressed with his body of work and his resume over the course of his career. I think he’s doing a great job, I think the best players elevate those around them. I think guys are playing better around him, I think he’s seeing the field really well.”

 

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So far this season, Stafford has tallied 1838 yards with 16 touchdowns and just four interceptions. Not to mention he’s having a career-high stats season—69.5% completion rate and 9.2 yards per pass. The Rams sit at a 5-1 record, second in NFC West.

Stafford landed in Los Angeles after a trade between the Lions and Rams that sent quarterback Jared Goff, a 2021 third-round pick and first-round picks in 2022 and 2023 to Detroit.

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