Ty Simpson reveals that he had 'secret' meeting with Rams coach Sean McVay before NFL Draft

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Ty Simpson disclosed a 'secret' meeting with Rams coach Sean McVay before the NFL Draft, contradicting claims of disinterest. The two reportedly spent hours discussing Simpson, indicating a more coordinated draft strategy than previously thought.

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Ty Simpson had a 'secret' meeting with Rams coach Sean McVay
They spent hours discussing Simpson before the NFL Draft
This contradicts claims of disinterest from the Rams' management

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Much was made of Rams coach Sean McVay's supposed lack of interest after the organization selected QB Ty Simpson in the top half of the first round, but it turns out L.A.'s pursuit of Simpson was more wide-ranging than previously believed.

Simpson revealed that he and McVay spent "hours" getting to know each other before the draft, dealing another blow to the narrative that the Super Bowl-winning coach and GM Les Snead weren't on the same page when it came to drafting the quarterback.

The Rams and Simpson worked to keep their plans under wraps, and the decision to take him at No. 13 evidently wasn't as much of a shock to both parties as it was to the rest of the NFL.

Here's what Simpson had to say about his "secret" meetings with McVay.

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Ty Simpson meeting with Sean McVay

Simpson told ESPN Radio on Monday that he held private meetings with McVay leading up to the draft.

"We tried to keep this under wraps as long as we could. It was something to where I knew they were interested, but they wanted to make it private and didn't want people to know that they were interested," Simpson said. "So, I had some secret meetings with Coach McVay, and I just was trying to be on script and do what everybody told me and not to tell anybody."

Q&A

What did Ty Simpson say about his meeting with Sean McVay?

Ty Simpson revealed that he and Rams coach Sean McVay spent hours getting to know each other before the NFL Draft.

How did the meeting between Ty Simpson and Sean McVay affect the Rams' draft strategy?

The meeting suggests that the Rams' decision to draft Simpson at No. 13 was part of a coordinated strategy, countering narratives of discord within the team's management.

What was the public perception of the Rams' interest in Ty Simpson before the draft?

There was a belief that the Rams, particularly coach Sean McVay, showed a lack of interest in Simpson, which was challenged by the revelation of their prior meetings.