Random Ramsdom: Simpson aside, what was biggest takeawy from NFL Draft?

“If you need to point the finger and blame somebody, you can start with the Detroit Lions, a team that was willing to trade up to 13 from the 17th overall pick. If you want to dig deeper, you can blame the Miami Dolphins for derailing the Lions’ plans to trade up by selecting Kadyn Proctor. Contingency draft day trades are negotiated between NFL teams all the time. And the reason they seldom pan out is that one team will only trade up if their target is on the board, while the trade-back team will only do so if no targeted rookie is on the board. Few intersection points qualify Mystery solved. As always, thanks for reading.“

Demand for rare Ty Simpson rookie card explodes after Rams controversial QB pick (aol.com)

“Rams fans might not be thrilled with the team’s choice to draft Ty Simpson, but sports collectors are eating it up. Topps officials told The California Post this week that Simpson’s draft-night Topps NOW card was officially the third-most sought after when it came to players taken by NFL teams last week. The only two higher, according to Topps, were the cards belonging to No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza and No. 3 overall selection Jeremiyah Love.“

Battista on Rams drafting Ty Simpson: This is a succession plan (nfl.com)

“NFL Network’s Judy Battista says the drafting Ty Simpson is Los Angeles Rams succession plan.” Random Ramsdom Fandom: What I noticed was how well he used his feet in the pocket. As he progressed through his reads would always adjust his feet to stay on balance aligned towards the new target. Sometimes taller players with rocket arms can get lazy with their footwork and end up with errant throws caused by bad mechanics. I think he got some good training at a young age on how to use his feet. Being a coaches son can have its advantages. **-airball**

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