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Sean McVay addressed his 'grumpy' mood after Rams drafted Ty Simpson
TL;DR
Sean McVay addressed his subdued demeanor after the Rams drafted Ty Simpson at No. 13 overall. He confirmed alignment with GM Les Snead, dispelling speculation about his excitement for the pick.
Key points
- Sean McVay addressed his demeanor after the Rams drafted Ty Simpson.
- The Rams drafted Ty Simpson at No. 13 overall, surprising many.
- McVay confirmed alignment with GM Les Snead on draft decisions.
- Speculation arose about McVay's excitement for the pick.
- McVay lightened the mood by joking during a later press conference.
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Sean McVayLes Snead
Ty SimpsonLos Angeles Rams
The Los Angeles Rams were the talk of the league on Thursday night. It started with their decision to draft Ty Simpson at No. 13 overall, which was a surprise on its own. But then Sean McVay's demeanor during his press conference with Les Snead drew a lot of attention.
McVay appeared unexcited and subdued during his media session, letting Snead do most of the talking while giving mostly brief answers to the questions he was asked about Simpson. It led to a lot of speculation that McVay wasn't on board with the decision to draft Simpson, but that's not the case.
After the third round of the draft on Friday night, McVay addressed his demeanor during the previous night's press conference and confirmed he and Snead "couldn't be more lockstep in every decision" that they make. He patted Snead on the back and called him his "buddy," cracking the smile and jokes we're used to seeing from the Rams' two leaders.
He got it out of the way right off the bat, too, joking with reporters as soon as he sat down.
"What do you guys think? Am I angry right now?" he joked, eliciting a laugh from the room.
He then got more serious, discussing his feelings about the pick.
"The one thing that would never be doubted is, we couldn't be more lockstep in every decision that we make," he said. "I get my demeanor last night. ā¦ Weāre excited about it. Always want to be mindful of how things come off, things like that. Very excited about last night, very excited about today, and couldnāt be more excited about us continuing to get to lead together. But every decision we make is collective and collaborative. For any of the questions or misunderstandings based on my demeanor and disposition last night, I did want to get that out of the way. This is my buddy right here, all right? It was brought to my attention because I got so many texts. That was never my intended way to come off, but sometimes I can be a little grumpy.ā
Q&A
Why did Sean McVay appear grumpy during the press conference after the Rams drafted Ty Simpson?
McVay's subdued demeanor led to speculation about his feelings on the draft pick, but he later clarified that he and GM Les Snead were in full agreement.
What was the reaction to the Rams drafting Ty Simpson at No. 13 overall?
The decision to draft Ty Simpson was surprising and became a major talking point in the league during the draft.
How did Sean McVay clarify his relationship with Les Snead after the draft?
McVay confirmed that he and Snead are 'lockstep in every decision' and expressed camaraderie by joking and patting Snead on the back.
What did Sean McVay say about his mood during the press conference?
McVay addressed his demeanor by joking with reporters, indicating that he was in a better mood and aligned with Snead.
