Rams playing with fire after NFL Draft selection

TL;DR

The Los Angeles Rams surprised many by selecting Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson with the No. 13 pick in the NFL Draft, instead of addressing their receiver needs. This decision raises concerns about the team's future and potential repercussions.

Key points

Los Angeles Rams selected Ty Simpson with No. 13 pick
Decision surprised many in the NFL community
Rams opted for a quarterback instead of a receiver
Concerns raised about the future of the franchise
Matthew Stafford's potential replacement chosen

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The Los Angeles Rams shocked the NFL world when they selected Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson with the No. 13 overall pick in the NFL Draft.

Some thought the Rams would add a receiver given the uncertainty surrounding Puka Nacua and an aging Davante Adams.

But the franchise chose to look towards the future by taking Matthew Stafford's potential replacement.

And for ESPN's Sarah Barshop, that move could end up coming back to bite the Rams in a big way.

"If receivers Puka Nacua and Davante Adams can stay healthy next season, passing on a wide receiver or another pass catcher might not be a huge deal for Los Angeles," Barshop writes. "If either miss extended time, the Rams might wish they had drafted a player who could help them win right now."

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