What Ty Simpson pick means for Matthew Stafford, Rams QB room as retirement question looms

In the short-term, Matthew Stafford is the Rams starting quarterback as Simpson will sit and learn behind him. However, this gives the Rams a clear successor for Stafford when Stafford decides to retire in the future.

Stafford's status with the team is year-to-year and dependent on the veteran quarterback's mindset after each season. Los Angeles will likely bring Stafford back every year as long as he wants to return, but Simpson gives the Rams insurance in case Stafford's contract status becomes an issue.

The Rams had the No. 13 overall pick thanks to a trade with the Atlanta Falcons last year, so the team picked in the first half of the first round despite losing in the NFC Championship Game. Therefore, Los Angeles doesn't believe it will be picking this high again anytime soon.

This pick can be compared to when the Green Bay Packers took Jordan Love while still employing Aaron Rodgers. In the short-term, Rodgers was still the starter and remained on the team for a few more seasons. However, Green Bay was able to develop Love in the background of competing for a Super Bowl.