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Rams HC Sean McVay didn't seem happy with their draft pick Ty Simpson
TL;DR
The Los Angeles Rams drafted quarterback Ty Simpson with the No. 13 pick in the 2026 NFL draft, surprising many as he has only 15 college starts. Head coach Sean McVay seemed displeased with the decision, hinting at potential changes for the team's future.
Key points
- Rams drafted Ty Simpson with the No. 13 pick in 2026 NFL draft
- Sean McVay seemed unhappy with the decision
- Simpson has only 15 college starts
- Indicates potential changes for Matthew Stafford's future
- McVay had never met Simpson before the draft
Ty SimpsonLos Angeles RamsSeattle SeahawksAlabama
The first round of the NFL draft is always filled with at least one surprising pick. This year, that surprise belonged to the Seattle Seahawks' arch rivals... the Los Angeles Rams. During the 2025 season, it was evident the Seahawks and Rams were far and away the two best teams in the league. Very little separated Seattle and LA. Although the Seahawks ultimately had the edge, the gap between them and the Rams was as razor thin as it gets. Los Angeles had a golden opportunity to close said gap with the No. 13 overall pick in the 2026 NFL draft.
So what did they do with the aforementioned golden opportunity? They drafted a backup quarterback.
No, really. Instead of grabbing a player who could make an immediate impact this year, they planned for the future with Alabama's Ty Simpson... a quarterback with a grand total of 15 starts to his name. Two things came to mind when LA picked Simpson: first, this is as clear an indication that the 2026 NFL season is going to be Matthew Stafford's swan song. He won the MVP last year, and the now-38-year-old quarterback is obviously making one last run at a Super Bowl which is back in Los Angeles this year. Drafting his replacement so high tells us the Rams intend to move on sooner than later.
And secondly... it might be Sean McVay's last year with the team as well, because the Rams' head coach did not appear thrilled with the pick at all. During their press conference after the first round, McVay could hardly mask the contempt he obviously felt at his team drafting a player he never met during the pre-draft process.
Two years ago, the Atlanta Falcons had the surprise pick of the draft by selecting Washington's Michael Penix Jr. at No. 8 overall, despite having signed to a massive contract. In the ultimate grand irony, the Rams had the No. 13 pick because of a trade with the Falcons. I guess in their honor they too wanted to make a bizarre quarterback selection.
Q&A
Why did the Rams draft Ty Simpson in the 2026 NFL draft?
The Rams drafted Ty Simpson as a backup quarterback, indicating a long-term plan for the team's future as they prepare for life after Matthew Stafford.
How did Sean McVay react to the Rams drafting Ty Simpson?
Sean McVay appeared unhappy with the pick, showing visible contempt during the press conference and noting he had never met Simpson before the draft.
What does Ty Simpson's selection mean for Matthew Stafford's future with the Rams?
Drafting Ty Simpson suggests that the Rams are preparing for Matthew Stafford's eventual departure, possibly marking the 2026 season as his last with the team.
