The Los Angeles Rams have been no strangers to needing a backup quarterback, and after rolling with unproven young players in the first half of the season, they decided to bank on experience with former No. 2 overall pick Carson Wentz. Wentz, 30, signed with the Rams on Nov. 8 and is expected to be Matthew Stafford’s backup for Sunday’s game against the Seattle Seahawks. In his first full week of practice, coach Sean McVay has been impressed by Wentz and how quickly he’s adapted. “He’s done a really good job,” McVay said. “I think his immediate ability to be able to grasp a lot of different things has been really impressive. He’s got a body of work and a resume that kind of speaks for itself.”

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McVay explained further to reporters how Wentz has been able to help the team prepare for the Seahawks. “He’s done a great job giving our defense a bunch of different great looks this week, simulating (Seahawks QB) Geno Smith,” McVay said. “He did a great job earlier in the week when we were waiting to get Matthew back out on the field of executing some different things that we want to do this week and that have been kind of foundational parts and we’re really glad to be able to have him.” While Wentz has struggled over the past few years with the Indianapolis Colts and Washington Commanders, expectations are a little lower as he embarks on playing with the Rams. He’s not expected to be the answer to the Rams’ problems, which is different from his role at previous stops. However, very few backups are as battle-tested as Wentz. He threw for 1,755 yards, 11 touchdowns, and nine interceptions last season with the Commanders and has 92 starts under his belt since 2016.

If Stafford has to sit with an injury again, perhaps there will be less concern with someone like Wentz on the field.