McVay Clarifies Simpson Pick: Stafford's Still the Star

0:00On April 25, L.A. Ram's coach, Shaw McVeigh, just set the record straight on his reaction to drafting quarterback Ty Simpson. Folks thought his vibe looked off during the pick, but McVeigh says it was all about respect for Matthew Stafford, not any shade on the rookie. He broke it down in a chat with Yahoo Sports, making clear that picking Simpson had zero to do with doubting the new guy's potential right away. McVeigh shut down talk of any quarterbacks which happening now, stressing Stafford still the top guy, the leader, and the one this whole team's built. Around for the current season, his careful tone came from wanting to honor how things get red in the spotlight, keeping it stoic since it's straight up Stafford squad on the field. That balance keeps the Rams rolling strong, with Stafford fresh off a top-tier year, and Simpson locked in as the smart long-term backup plan without rushing the handoff.