‘You’re Out of Your Mind’ — Ex-NFL QB Defends Rams’ Polarizing Ty Simpson Pick, Argues WR Wouldn’t Be ‘Difference-Maker’
Dan Orlovsky defends the Los Angeles Rams drafting Ty Simpson, arguing a rookie receiver wouldn't be a difference-maker.

Dan Orlovsky defends the Los Angeles Rams drafting Ty Simpson, arguing a rookie receiver wouldn't be a difference-maker.

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Fernando Mendoza was the consensus number one pick heading into the NFL draft, and went first overall to the Las Vegas Raiders on Thursday night, but ESPN’s Dan Orlovsky wasn’t convinced he was so obviously the best quarterback in the class. The longtime backup quarterback turned analyst went as far as to stamp Alabama’s Ty…

The Los Angeles Rams shocked the entire NFL by picking Ty Simpson in the 2026 NFL Draft. Los Angeles kept their interest in Simpson close to the vest, with rumors of their interest in Simpson only popping up hours before the draft. If there’s one person outside the organization who saw this coming, it has […] The post Dan Orlovsky struts his stuff with vindication after Rams pick Ty Simpson appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The San Francisco 49ers and general manager John Lynch decided to trade out of the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft on Thursday night.At the beginning of the first round, the 49ers were scheduled to be on the clock at pick No. 27. They chose to trade down with the Miami Dolphins to No. […] The post 49ers GM John Lynch Under Fire After Ty Simpson Comments appeared first on Heavy Sports.

No one in the lead-up to the 2026 NFL Draft went further out on a limb than ESPN’s Dan Orlovsky. The longtime backup quarterback, now one of the top football commentators at the Worldwide Leader, caped hard for Alabama’s Ty Simpson throughout the offseason, even placing him ahead of Indiana’s Fernando Mendoza, the widely presumed…

Yes, Dan Orlovsky thinks Ty Simpson is a first-round dude, and the Cardinals might trade up and prove him right. But another team is in the mix as the Los Angeles Rams have been highlighted by Ian Rapoport as a possible landing spot for Simpson, according to a post on X. “I want to add […] The post Ian Rapoport highlights Rams among possible Ty Simpson landing spots appeared first on ClutchPoints.

As many experts project where Alabama football quarterback Ty Simpson will be drafted, the main conversation is around the prospect being a first-round pick or not. While Simpson being drafted in the first round of the NFL Draft is still in question, insider Jeremy Fowler gives insight into how teams are looking at the Crimson […] The post NFL rumors: Jeremy Fowler reveals Ty Simpson truth after Dan Orlovsky’s excessive stanning appeared first on ClutchPoints.



As the 2026 NFL Draft rapidly approaches, almost every talent evaluator has the same quarterback at the top of their respective lists: Indiana’s Fernando Mendoza. One of the few exceptions? That would be ESPN analyst Dan Orlovsky, who has been stumping for Ty Simpson as the best player in this year’s quarterback class due to […] The post Dan Orlovsky makes final pitch for Ty Simpson, his No. 1 QB in 2026 NFL Draft class appeared first on ClutchPoints.

On Monday, it was reported by ESPN that the Philadelphia Eagles would likely be trading wide receiver AJ Brown to the New England Patriots after June 1st, when his salary becomes easier to move. The decision will give Drake Maye and the New England offense a much-needed true number one receiver at their disposal heading […] The post Dan Orlovsky reveals how AJ Brown could make life easier for Drake Maye, Patriots appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning has opened up about his tough start to the 2025 college football season, admitting he needed to "have more fun" — as ESPN analyst Dan Orlovsky insists Manning would be the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft if he declared.

If Mel Kiper Jr. can continue to stand firm on Shedeur Sanders, Dan Orlovsky should be able to hold his ground on Ty Simpson. Orlovsky has received some flak in recent months for claiming Simpson might be the better quarterback prospect than consensus No. 1 pick in the upcoming NFL Draft, Fernando Mendoza. His Simpson…

Dan Orlovsky believes Aaron Rodgers is coming back to play for another year. The Steelers are awaiting Rodgers’ decision to play a 22nd season, and they’re hoping he decides before the 2026 NFL Draft, which starts on April 23. Pittsburgh hired Rodgers’ former coach with the Green Bay Packers, Mike McCarthy. Rodgers and McCarthy won […] The post Exclusive: Why Dan Orlovsky wants Steelers to draft Ty Simpson even with Aaron Rodgers belief appeared first on ClutchPoints.

You knew the news cycle around ESPN analyst Dan Orlovsky’s take that Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson is a better prospect than Heisman winner Fernando Mendoza had reached its logical conclusion when fans online began accusing Orlovsky of bias toward Simpson because the two shared an agency. It was the same allegation lobbed at ESPN’s College GameDay…

Dan Orlovsky warns Fernando Mendoza’s college scheme could slow NFL transition, raising concerns over readiness despite strong draft ranking.

Dan Orlovsky reviews Fernando Mendoza’s play style, focusing on pre-snap reads and decision-making under pressure before the NFL Draft.

Ex-Lions QB ignites debate with a bold take on Ty Simpson’s NFL potential as the Eagles show interest in the Alabama quarterback.

ESPN star Mina Kimes left fans in awe after sharing footage of her getting ready to guest-host Pardon the Interruption. Kimes was a former regular on ESPN’s Around The Horn…

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ESPN’s Dan Orlovsky, a proud UConn alum, had more on the line than just the national championship against Michigan Monday night. Prior to the NCAA men’s basketball title game, Michigan alum Taylor Lewan proposed a friendly wager with Orlovsky. And because Michigan won, Orlovsky now needs to wear a dangle earring with a block M…

LEGENDARY broadcaster Stephen A. Smith is pleading with ESPN live on First Take. Smith, 58, is hitting out at the network to savour its relationship with Dan Orlovsky, 42. ESPN…

Dan Orlovsky was unexpectedly one of the biggest losers of how this year’s NCAA Tournament ended. Orlovsky, a former UConn quarterback, made an unwise wager with Michigan alum Taylor Lewan. The two backing their respective alma maters in their very public bet ahead of Monday’s UConn-Michigan national championship clash. Lewan shared the details of … The post Dan Orlovsky facing hilarious punishment for losing bet backing UConn appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
