
The 2022 NFL season saw everything go wrong for the Los Angeles Rams. But Rams QB Matthew Stafford believes that one rising star will be even better in 2023.
Speaking to the media at a recent press conference, Stafford had high praise for fourth-year wide receiver Van Jefferson. He lamented that Jefferson had such a rough 2022 but believes that Jefferson has worked his way back into his more dominant form from the 2021 season.
“Yeah he’s a really good player,” Stafford said, via ProFootballTalk. “It was unfortunate what happened last year, just missing some time and having to battle through what he battled through. He’s a resilient kid and has done a nice job coming back, working himself into the mental position and the shape that he’s in right now.
“I think he looks great. The more reps I get with him better and I know he feels really confident going into the season. We feel confident in him.”
Stafford highlighted Jefferson’s physical attributes, noting that he’s starting to do everything a lot better.
“He’s got good size, got great speed down the field, catches it great, is sudden at the line of scrimmage, blocks in the run game, conscious,” Stafford said. “He just fits the room perfectly and I’m happy to have him on our team.”
Matthew Stafford: We feel confident in Van Jefferson. https://t.co/xbkuvnImXO
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) June 19, 2023
In 2021, Van Jefferson had 50 receptions for 802 yards and six touchdowns while starting all 17 regular season games. He then added another nine receptions for 102 yards in their four postseason games en route to winning the Super Bowl.
Will Jefferson have a career-year in 2023?