Rams coach Sean McVay declined to name a starting quarterback Friday, but all signs point to Bryce Perkins getting his first career start Sunday against the Kansas City Chiefs.
THOUSAND OAKS — Quarterback Bryce Perkins has forced the Rams into tough decisions the past two summers with his stellar preseason performances.
The Rams remember clearly why Perkins earned a roster spot as the third-string quarterback and perhaps they want to keep some mystery before entering Arrowhead Stadium as 15 ½-point underdogs against the 8-2 Chiefs. As for an evaluation on Perkins, McVay said: “He’s got a great way about himself. He’s got good composure, good command, good athleticism. I thought what he did last week, he did a lot of good things. I thought that was reflected and when he’s played in preseason opportunities, so I’m looking forward to if that’s the case.”
Keeping three quarterbacks on the 53-man roster has its benefits, especially in emergency situations, like last week when the Rams were down to one quarterback after Stafford left in the third quarter to be evaluated for a concussion. But keeping three quarterbacks means one less roster spot at other positions.
“He’s kind of quiet, but he’s focused,” Rams middle linebacker Bobby Wagner said about Perkins. “As you guys seen in the preseason, when he gets his opportunities, he’s ready. That’s one of the things that I admire about him is he’s constantly working, constantly working on this craft, ready for his opportunity. We get to go against him a lot when he was scout team and so just seeing how he prepared even for that, trying to give us looks and things of that nature.
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