Ex-Rams CB says LA 'wasted' pick on Ty Simpson, calls him 'future backup'
TL;DR
Former NFL cornerback Aqib Talib criticized the Los Angeles Rams for drafting Ty Simpson with the 13th pick, calling it a 'waste' and suggesting he may only be a future backup. Talib believes the Rams should have focused on immediate impact players instead.
Key points
- Aqib Talib criticized the Rams' draft decision
- Talib called the 13th pick a 'waste'
- He believes Simpson may only be a future backup
- Talib argues for immediate impact players
- Rams should have stayed in win-now mode
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Not everyone was a fan of the Los Angeles Ramsâ decision to draft Ty Simpson in the first round. You can certainly count former NFL cornerback Aqib Talib among those who disliked the pick by the Rams.
On âThe Arena: Gridironâ Friday, Talib ripped the Rams for having the âworst draftâ after Round 1, criticizing the team by saying it âwastedâ the 13th pick on Simpson in the first round.
Like many others, Talib argues that the Rams shouldâve stayed in win-now mode and tried to find a player who could help them right away, not a quarterback who may not play for a couple of years.
âIf Iâm Sean, if Iâm Les, who can help me beat Seattle right now? And I donât think they did that. They wasted the 13th pick with a future backup, in my opinion,â he said.
Talib mentioned Makai Lemon as someone they shouldâve targeted. He also thought the Rams shouldâve considered tackle Monroe Freeling at No. 13 after seeing Rob Havenstein retire. Kenyon Sadiq was another player Talib pointed to as someone who couldâve helped the Rams run 12 personnel and 13 personnel âall damn day long.â
Instead, they addressed the future and took Simpson, who they believe can take the reins when Matthew Stafford retires.
This article originally appeared on Rams Wire: Aqib Talib rips Rams, says they 'wasted' 13th pick on Ty Simpson
Q&A
Why did Aqib Talib criticize the Rams' draft pick of Ty Simpson?
Aqib Talib criticized the Rams for using the 13th pick on Ty Simpson, claiming it was a waste and that they should have chosen a player who could contribute immediately.
What does Aqib Talib think about Ty Simpson's potential with the Rams?
Talib believes Ty Simpson may only serve as a future backup for the Rams rather than an immediate starter, which he sees as a poor use of a first-round pick.
What alternative approach did Talib suggest the Rams should have taken in the draft?
Talib suggested that the Rams should have focused on acquiring a player who could help them win now, rather than drafting a quarterback who may not play for a couple of years.
