Matthew Stafford Healthy? 'A Human Jugs Machine!' Raves Rams Coach Sean McVay

As the Rams look to show 2022 was a one-off rather than a trend, Sean McVay loves what he's seen from a healthy Matthew Stafford.

It doesn't matter how talented your roster is; if you aren't healthy you will not many win any games. The Los Angeles Rams learned that the hard way last season, going 5-12 after dealing with a slew of injuries across the board. 

From the offensive line to star receiver Cooper Kupp, the Rams were a patchwork unit by the time the season ended. However, arguably no injury was harder to overcome than the loss of quarterback Matthew Stafford. 

With an already-struggling Rams offense, Stafford's injury only made matters worse. Now, though, as they look to get back into the playoffs once again, coach Sean McVay likes what he's seen from Stafford this offseason.

"He's been awesome and he's got a great look in his eye," McVay said during the Rams schedule release. "Even though he says he's getting older he still does look like a human jugs machine out there. It's like he was made to throw a football. When he's feeling good, I feel a lot better as well."

Continued McVay: “I know he's looking forward to leading the way and it's going to be a great opportunity to elevate guys around him just by being himself."

We've already seen what a healthy Stafford can do in McVay's offense, with the Rams bringing home the Super Bowl in the quarterback's first season in Los Angeles. If he can bounce back and show that version of himself again this season, then the Rams - already written off by critics - may very well find themselves in playoff contention once more.

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You can find Connor Zimmerlee on Twitter @Connorjz98

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