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Sean McVay downplays 'grumpy' demeanor after Rams' selection of Ty Simpson, embraces GM Les Snead
TL;DR
Sean McVay addressed concerns about his demeanor following the Rams' controversial pick of Ty Simpson at the 2026 NFL Draft, stating he is excited about the decision and fully supports GM Les Snead.
Key points
- Sean McVay addressed concerns about his demeanor after the draft.
- The Rams selected Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson at No. 13 overall.
- McVay expressed excitement about the pick and support for GM Les Snead.
- Media described McVay as 'muted' and 'mad' during the draft.
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People had questions about Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVayâs demeanor after the most controversial pick of the 2026 NFL Draft. McVay had answers on Friday.
The Rams head coach opened his news conference after Day 2 of the draft by acknowledging the attention he received the previous night. He had been described by media members as âmutedâ and âmadâ over the selection of Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson at No. 13 overall, seemingly setting up a successor for Matthew Stafford.
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As he took his seat, he asked reporters, âWhat do you guys think, am I angry right now?â He then cracked a smile and told them he had no issue with the pick or Rams general manager Les Snead, who was seated next to him:
âI will say this, though. The one thing that would never be doubted is we couldnât be in more lockstep in every decision that we make. I get my demeanor last night, and so ⊠weâre excited about it. Thereâs different things I think we always want to be mindful of, how things come off, things like that.
âVery excited about last night, very excited about today. Couldnât be more excited about us continuing to lead together. Every decision that we make is collective and collaborative. For any of the questions or misunderstandings based on my demeanor or disposition last night, I did want to get that out of the way. This is my buddy right here.â
He punctuated that last point by patting Snead on the back, to the laughter of reporters.
McVay then said he had received several texts about the matter and admitted he âcan be a little grumpy,â but didnât mean to come off that way.
When asked why he was grumpy McVay said it was because of other matters then explained that, if anything, he was just trying to not look too eager about replacing Stafford:
Q&A
Why did Sean McVay appear 'grumpy' after the Rams selected Ty Simpson?
Sean McVay was described as 'muted' and 'mad' due to the unexpected nature of the Rams' pick of Ty Simpson, but he clarified that he is excited about the decision.
Who is Ty Simpson and why was he picked by the Rams?
Ty Simpson is an Alabama quarterback selected by the Rams at No. 13 overall, potentially as a successor to Matthew Stafford.
What did McVay say about his relationship with GM Les Snead?
McVay emphasized that he and GM Les Snead are in 'lockstep' on decisions, indicating a strong collaborative relationship.
What was the media's reaction to McVay's demeanor during the draft?
Media members described McVay as 'muted' and 'mad' after the Rams' draft pick, prompting him to address the concerns in a subsequent news conference.
