Rams’ Surprise Ty Simpson Selection Raises Questions
The Rams already have reigning MVP Matthew Stafford at quarterback.

The Rams already have reigning MVP Matthew Stafford at quarterback.

Chaotic almost doesn't feel appropriately strong enough to describe the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft. Whether you're talking about the Ty Simpson pick by t


NFL world questions Rams' unity after Ty Simpson pick sparks Sean McVay-Les Snead rift talk. Could this impact LA’s future plans?

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.

ESPN draft analyst Mel Kiper Jr. questions the Los Angeles Rams decision to draft quarterback Ty Simpson in the first round. The post Rams Receive Flack After Drafting Ty Simpson with the 13th Overall Selection appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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.

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.

Ty Simpson had never spoken to Sean McVay. Not during the pre-draft process, not at the combine, not a phone call at any point between February and Thursday night. When Rams scouts showed up to Alabama’s Pro Day, Simpson shook some hands, and that was roughly the extent of it. He told reporters after the…

Sean McVay's reaction to the Los Angeles Rams selecting Ty Simpson in the first round of the NFL Draft is the last thing Rams fans wanted to see.

The first round of the 2026 NFL draft was one of the more eventful ones in recent memory. Eight trades took place — three of which included the Buffalo Bills — and the New York Jets (3), Tennessee Titans (2), Kansas City Chiefs (2), Cleveland Browns (2), New York Giants (2), Dallas Cowboys (2), and […] The post Biggest Losers From Round 1 of the 2026 NFL Draft appeared first on Heavy Sports.

THE LOS ANGELES RAMS created quite a storm when they selected Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson with the 13th overall pick. Few were more delighted than ESPN analyst Dan Orlovsky after…

Sean McVay's shock at the Rams drafting Ty Simpson can be explained by him not doing a lot of work to scout the QB during the offseason.

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.

The Arizona Cardinals rolled the dice on a running back with the No. 3 overall pick, and they didn’t pull off a big trade. Therefore, Matt Miller of ESPN mocked a quarterback reach to the Cardinals after the Rams pulled the Ty Simpson shocker. With the 13th overall pick in the draft, the Los Angeles […] The post Matt Miller mocks QB ‘reach’ to Cardinals after Rams pull Ty Simpson shocker appeared first on ClutchPoints.


The Rams-49ers rivalry was already spicy enough. But after Thursday nights opening press conferences following the 20206 NFL draft, the battle between the two division rivals just got a lot more intense. When speaking with media, 49ers GM John Lynch and head coach Kyle Shanahan were asked their thoughts on what the Rams did: selecting...

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.

There truly will be some introductory handshakes and greetings when Ty Simpson arrives to the Rams' facility.

There's major Falcons irony with Rams' pick of Ty Simpson after Kirk Cousins, Michael Penix Jr. saga sportingnews.com

NFL Draft 2026 winners and losers: Giants, Cowboys double-down in first round; Rams stun with Ty Simpson pick sportingnews.com

Ty Simpson was a top 15 pick after all and Matthew Stafford should feel some type of way about it.

Alabama legend Nick Saban responded after Ty Simpson was selected No. 13 overall by the Rams.

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.
