THOUSANDS OAKS, Calif. — Because the Los Angeles Rams put together for the Buffalo Payments to open the NFL season Thursday evening, quarterback Matthew Stafford stated there are “no limitations” on his proper elbow.
Stafford, who performed by means of proper elbow ache final season and obtained an injection within the elbow through the season, didn’t throw throughout spring exercises and was placed on a throwing schedule throughout coaching camp.
“I really feel good,” Stafford stated. “I am able to go. No limitations. … I really feel nice. I am able to go play. Can at all times be higher. Can at all times attempt to really feel like I am 21 once more. I am going to hold making an attempt. However no, I really feel actually good. I really feel like I could make each throw.”
Rams coach Sean McVay stated the plan the Rams have in place to handle Stafford’s elbow ache is absolutely “no totally different” than what they did for the quarterback final season. He acknowledged that for any quarterback, “their arm is at all times one thing that you simply wish to be sensible about.”
“I let you know what, he is throwing the ball glorious,” McVay stated. “And he feels good. The whole lot that I am seeing is reflective of every part he is saying to me. And so I really feel actually good about that.”
Stafford stated he is “been performing some issues which have made [his elbow] really feel higher,” and that if wanted, he’ll proceed to do these through the season.
If the Rams want Stafford to throw 50-plus occasions on Thursday evening?
“No hesitation,” McVay stated.
