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Sean McVay Says He’s Thrilled, Not Mad, About the Rams’ Stunning Draft Selection of Ty Simpson
Ty Simpson will compete with Stetson Bennett for the backup job as the Rams add a quarterback they believed had first-round traits.
- On Thursday, the Los Angeles Rams selected Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson with the 13th overall pick in the NFL Draft, adding the 23-year-old who started just 15 collegiate games.
- General manager Les Snead and head coach Sean McVay kept their interest in Simpson nearly silent before the draft, defying expectations they would prioritize a receiver or offensive tackle from their highest draft position in 10 years.
- After arriving in Los Angeles on Friday, Simpson expressed admiration for 38-year-old starter Matthew Stafford, saying, "I'm super excited because I just want to pick his brain about everything."
- Simpson will compete with Stetson Bennett to back up Stafford, as free agent Jimmy Garoppolo mulls retirement; the Rams also selected tight end Max Klare and offensive tackle Keagen Trost in later rounds.
- Having previously played at SoFi Stadium during Alabama's Rose Bowl loss to Indiana last January, Simpson now calls the venue his home, though his long-term role with the Rams remains uncertain.
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Sean McVay cleared up his Ty Simpson feelings after ‘grumpy’ viral Rams draft moment
Sean McVay wasted no time Friday addressing his notably sour tone and outward expression from one day prior after the Rams shockingly used the No. 13 pick to draft Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson, who, if all goes well, will only play in garbage time this season as Matthew Stafford's backup.
Sean McVay says he’s thrilled, not mad, about the Rams’ stunning draft selection of Ty Simpson
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Sean McVay says he was thrilled when the Los Angeles Rams drafted Ty Simpson — and anybody who thought the pick created a rift with general manager Les Snead doesn’t know their partnership very well. A day after the Rams shockingly chose the Alabama quarterback with the 13th-overall pick, McVay addressed the viral sensation caused by his dour demeanor and his ardent praise of MVP Matthew Stafford while he discussed the d…
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