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Rams QB Ty Simpson reveals heartwarming message from Matthew Stafford’s wife after being drafted

The Los Angeles Rams acquired the quarterback of the future on Thursday night, after selecting Ty Simpson with the No. 13 pick overall in the 2026 NFL Draft. During his introductory press conference, the former Alabama Crimson Tide signal caller claimed he received a heartwarming message from Matthew Stafford’s wife, Kelly. Simpson admitted he has […] The post Rams QB Ty Simpson reveals heartwarming message from Matthew Stafford’s wife after being drafted appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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The role Rams’ Les Snead played in Ty Simpson passing on $6.5 million Miami offer for draft

Until Ty Simpson gets on the field and thrives, many fans will find it difficult to defend the Los Angeles Rams for choosing the future over the present in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft. This franchise was potentially one red-zone completion away from competing for its second Super Bowl win in the […] The post The role Rams’ Les Snead played in Ty Simpson passing on $6.5 million Miami offer for draft appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Rams’ draft pick Ty Simpson counters critics of limited college starts

There wasn’t a more polarizing selection on the first day of the NFL Draft than the Los Angeles Rams selecting Ty Simpson. The list of reasons why the pick didn’t really make sense was long, but one of the main ones is that Simpson had just one season of starts under his belt at the […] The post Rams’ draft pick Ty Simpson counters critics of limited college starts appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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March 14, 1967: The Day Vince Lombardi Had His Own Ty Simpson Moment

Legendary Green Bay Packers general manager Ron Wolf, who ran the team from 1992-2000, always believed that the best time to select a quarterback in the draft was when you didn't need one, because you then weren't acting out of desperation. It's why he drafted Aaron Brooks, Matt Hasselbeck, Ty ...

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Report reveals how much longer Rams think Matthew Stafford will play

The Los Angeles Rams shocked many by taking quarterback Ty Simpson with the 13th overall pick in Thursday’s NFL Draft. The pick becomes even more surprising with the revelation that the Rams are not necessarily treating 2026 as Matthew Stafford’s last year. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport said Friday that the Rams still see Stafford as … The post Report reveals how much longer Rams think Matthew Stafford will play appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Sean McVay’s real feelings about the Ty Simpson pick have been revealed

Much has been made of Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay’s muted reaction to the team’s decision to pick quarterback Ty Simpson 13th overall. There is a widespread belief, however, that McVay was fully behind the pick. “All indications to me were they were in lockstep,” a source told ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler of McVay … The post Sean McVay’s real feelings about the Ty Simpson pick have been revealed appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Did Ty Simpson have any clue Rams would draft him No. 13? Sean McVay bombshell says it all

The Los Angeles Rams surprised everyone when they took Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson with the 13th overall pick of the 2026 NFL Draft. The moment was apparently just as surprising to Simpson and head coach Sean McVay as it was to everyone else. Simpson knew he could be a first-rounder, but he admitted that he […] The post Did Ty Simpson have any clue Rams would draft him No. 13? Sean McVay bombshell says it all appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Los Angeles Rams Potential Draft Blunder Helps Seattle Seahawks

The Los Angeles Rams selected Ty Simpson with the 13th overall pick in the NFL Draft. They acquired the selection in a trade with the Atlanta Falcons last year when they moved up to acquire James Pearce Jr. The decision to draft Simpson puzzled fans and analysts alike almost immediately because the Rams positioned themselves […] The post Los Angeles Rams Potential Draft Blunder Helps Seattle Seahawks appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Dan Orlovsky struts his stuff with vindication after Rams pick Ty Simpson

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.

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49ers GM John Lynch can’t contain smile when asked about Rams’ Ty Simpson pick

The San Francisco 49ers did not make a pick during the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft. San Francisco executed a pair of trades down the board, moving out of the first round and gaining additional picks in the middle rounds. But the 49ers still have something to celebrate after the first round. 49ers […] The post 49ers GM John Lynch can’t contain smile when asked about Rams’ Ty Simpson pick appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Sean McVay’s Body Language Shows Anger With Les Snead For Drafting Ty Simpson As A Favor To His Close Friend

It would be shocking if the Los Angeles Rams selected Ty Simpson with the No. 13 overall pick in the NFL Draft without the approval of Sean McVay. However, his body language during the post-Draft press conference and past interviews from prior to Thursday raise some questions about his involvement. The 10th-year head coach appeared […] The post Sean McVay’s Body Language Shows Anger With Les Snead For Drafting Ty Simpson As A Favor To His Close Friend appeared first on BroBible.

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Everyone felt Sean McVay ‘did not want’ Ty Simpson after his unusual press conference

Sean McVay did not sound like a head coach ecstatic about his team’s draft choices after Day 1 of the 2026 NFL draft. The Los Angeles Rams made the surprise move of the draft on Thursday with their selection of Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson with the 13th overall pick. The Rams, of course, employ reigning … The post Everyone felt Sean McVay ‘did not want’ Ty Simpson after his unusual press conference appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Rams GM Les Snead’s Super Bowl mic drop on haters criticizing Ty Simpson pick

The Los Angeles Rams made the biggest surprise of the 2026 NFL Draft when they took Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson at No. 13. General manager Les Snead knows what his goal is and does not care what anybody else has to say. The pick surprised many fans who wanted to see the Super Bowl-contending team […] The post Rams GM Les Snead’s Super Bowl mic drop on haters criticizing Ty Simpson pick appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Sean McVay makes 1 thing clear about Matthew Stafford after Ty Simpson stunner

The Los Angeles Rams sparked the biggest confusion on NFL Draft night. LA chose to stay at No. 13 after trading its No. 29 pick, but grabbed Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson. Head coach Sean McVay has a new QB to work with…while still having reigning Most Valuable Player Matthew Stafford. Hence why most Rams fans […] The post Sean McVay makes 1 thing clear about Matthew Stafford after Ty Simpson stunner appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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