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Ty Simpson predicted to have better career than Fernando Mendoza for Rams reason
TL;DR
Ty Simpson was unexpectedly selected by the Los Angeles Rams as the 13th overall pick in the NFL Draft. Predictions suggest he may have a more successful career than Fernando Mendoza, the Raiders' first overall pick.
Key points
- Ty Simpson was drafted 13th overall by the Los Angeles Rams.
- His selection surprised many NFL insiders.
- Brent Sobleski predicts Simpson will have a better career than Fernando Mendoza.
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The Los Angeles Rams pulled off the biggest stunner of NFL Draft weekend, taking Ty Simpson, the Alabama quarterback, in the first round at No. 13 overall.
He wasn't even remotely close to going that high by many NFL insiders ahead of the draft, so this pick was truly shocking. The Rams were deservedly mocked for this pick, as in a win-now window, taking a backup QB doesn't make much sense.
However, as Brent Sobleski of Bleacher Report predicts, things might work out. Sobleski isn't simply predicting that Simpson will be good, but that he will be better than Fernando Mendoza, the first overall pick by the Las Vegas Raiders. But why?
"Simpson won't be judged based on what he does early in his career, because it should be very little," Sobleski writes. "However, he's in the best possible situation to create long-term success and emerge as the best quarterback from this draft class."
Even though Simpson might not work out right away, as he's going to be behind for a period of time, Sobleski believes that Simpson going to the Rams is the reason why he will be better than Mendoza, who landed with the Raiders.
Q&A
Why was Ty Simpson's selection by the Rams considered a surprise?
Ty Simpson was projected to be drafted much later, making his selection at No. 13 a shocking move during the NFL Draft.
Who is predicting that Ty Simpson will have a better career than Fernando Mendoza?
Brent Sobleski of Bleacher Report predicts that Ty Simpson will outperform Fernando Mendoza, the first overall pick by the Las Vegas Raiders.
What are the implications of the Rams drafting a backup quarterback like Ty Simpson?
Drafting a backup quarterback during a win-now phase raises questions about the Rams' strategy and future plans for the team's quarterback position.
