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[Editor’s note: Welcome to Athlon Sports’ poll of the day, where we ask readers to weigh in on the biggest topic of the day. Thanks for voting, and be sure to sound off in the comment section.] The 2026 NFL Draft is in the books. And even after six rounds of picks Friday and Saturday, the biggest ...
The Los Angeles Rams entered the 2026 NFL Draft trading away one of their first round selections. Then they sparked quite the debates over Sean McVay’s body language and who they picked first. Ty Simpson to the Rams ignited conversations and mixed reviews on night one of the draft. But what grade does he really […] The post Rams’ 2026 NFL Draft grades for every pick appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Rich Eisen, Rece Davis, and Mike Greenberg are all veterans of NFL Draft hosting duties, and the trio came together on Friday to discuss the 2026 version of the annual event. Eisen wanted to know how Davis, covering the event on ABC, and Greenberg, hosting for ESPN, felt about this year’s faster pace, which had…
The Los Angeles Rams made the biggest surprise pick of the 2026 NFL Draft when they used the No. 13 overall pick to select Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson. Simpson had recently received first-round buzz, and the Rams were expected by many to select a protege for current starter Matthew Stafford. But nobody expected Los Angeles to use pick 13 […] The post Sean McVay Explains Why He Appeared Mad At The Los Angeles Rams Drafting Ty Simpson appeared first on BroBible.
Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay is clearly over trying to explain his muted response after the team picked quarterback Ty Simpson at No. 13 overall. McVay was interviewed by ESPN on Saturday and was asked to explain why he seemed so ornery after the team decided to draft a developmental quarterback so high. … The post Sean McVay is so sick of talking about the Ty Simpson pick appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
After the Los Angeles Rams used the No. 13 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft to select Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson, it seemed to many that head coach Sean McVay was not a fan of the move, judging by his demeanor during the post-pick press conference. On Friday, McVay wanted everyone to know that his…
LA Rams head coach Sean McVay is speaking out after a viral video showed him appearing to look annoyed with the team’s new draft pick. On Thursday, the Rams surprisingly drafted Alabama QB Ty Simpson with the 13th overall pick. After the pick, McVay went viral because people believed he was frustrated with the pick. […] The post Sean McVay Reacts To Viral Ty Simpson Draft Video Where He Appeared To Be Upset Over Pick appeared first on BroBible.
"Matthew Stafford wife gotta chill on backups": Ex-NFL DT calls out Rams QB's partner Kelly for contacting Ty Simpson Sportskeeda
Ty Simpson's comments about Matthew Stafford's wife's gesture seems to have rubbed fans the wrong way.
Sean McVay wants the world to know that NFL head coaches can sometimes be grumpy for reasons other than football. The Los Angeles Rams coach turned heads on Thursday for looking unenthusiastic after his team drafted Ty Simpson. Fans and media members alike read into the moment as McVay’s non-verbal way of expressing disapproval of … The post Sean McVay has addressed his ‘grumpy’ behavior after Rams drafted Ty Simpson appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Ty Simpson has connected with the Stafford family, but not through the member who’s the Los Angeles Rams’ starting quarterback. The Rams made Simpson the surprise pick of the 2026 NFL draft when they selected him 13th overall. It was quite the use of the team’s first-round pick when incumbent QB1 Matthew Stafford just won … The post Ty Simpson reveals message he got from Kelly Stafford after Rams drafted him appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Over the course of two days of the 2026 NFL Draft, the Arizona Cardinals’ search for a quarterback took an unexpected turn. After being linked to Alabama’s Ty Simpson in the first round, Arizona lost him to the Los Angeles Rams at No. 13, which shocked the draft world. On Day 2, Arizona regrouped and […] The post Arizona drafts Carson Beck at 65 after missing out on Ty Simpson in Round 1 appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Los Angeles Rams have secured their quarterback of the future in Ty Simpson, and his transition into the NFL began with a warm welcome from Matthew Stafford’s family. During his introductory press conference, Simpson shared that Kelly Stafford, Matthew’s wife, sent him a heartfelt message on Instagram to welcome him to Los Angeles and […] The post Rams’ Les Snead gets Matthew Stafford a new weapon following Ty Simpson addition appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Analyst predicts more success for Ty Simpson than Fernando Mendoza.
Ty Simpson reveals Matthew Stafford hasn't called him yet, but Kelly Stafford already sent an Instagram DM to welcome the rookie.
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 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.
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.
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.
Analyst questions Rams' decision to draft Ty Simpson.
“Ty Simpson will have a better career than Fernando Mendoza”: Ex-NFL WR makes bold prediction for new Rams QB with major Sean McVay condition Sportskeeda
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 ...
