Leavitt, a redshirt sophomore, showed plenty of promise in his first year as the Sun Devils' starter. The 20-year-old QB threw for 2,885 yards, 24 touchdowns and six interceptions, and he rushed for another 443 yards and five touchdowns.

Matthew Stafford’s back responds well to one-hour workout, enabling him to practice with more confidence as Rams prepare for season opener.

This is what ESPN NFL insider Dan Graziano predicts will happen with Stafford and the Rams. He wrote that L.A. will be one of several teams to change quarterbacks next year and laid out two scenarios in which this could occur for the Rams.