Sean McVay’s True Feelings About The Ty Simpson Draft Pick

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay has been a big topic of conversation after his press conference following the first round of the NFL Draft went viral.

On social media, multiple videos of McVay’s body language and demeanor made the rounds, all of which suggested the head coach was unhappy with the selection of Ty Simpson with the No. 13 pick in the NFL Draft.

The Rams were long linked to drafting Makai Lemon, the USC wide receiver, or another offensive weapon that could help out immediately.

With franchise quarterback Matthew Stafford at the helm and nearing the end of his career, the Rams were seemingly headed toward being all-in for the next few years, hoping to maximize the current veterans, including Stafford.

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay talks to the media during the NFL League Meetings on March 30, 2026, at Arizona Biltmore Resort in Phoenix.

Video of the post-draft call saw Simpson say, “Let’s go make history, coach.” In response, McVay said, “Yeah … Hey, enjoy this night — you earned it.”

Fans have read this as McVay not being as excited as a head coach usually is when taking a quarterback this high in the draft.

During the press conference with reporters, McVay made it clear that Stafford is the team’s quarterback and that the team is focused on making the most of the veteran above all else.

“There were a lot of players that we liked, but when you do look at it, I think the thing you liked about the body of work is … let’s make one thing clear, this is Matthew’s team,” McVay said.

“You get a chance to be able to address the backup quarterback.”