McVay's Simpson Pick: Backup Plan or Hype Machine?

0:00On April 24, Ram's head coach Sean McVeigh sparked the firestorm online after the NFL draft when his reaction to picking quarterback Ty Simpson at the 13th spot went viral. Fans zeroed in on his body language during the post-draft call and presser, reading it as straight up disappointment. Earlier this week, everyone figured the Rams would grab a playmaker like USC Whiteout McCuy Lemon to boost their offense right now. With Matthew Stafford leading the charge as their franchise guy in his later years, the team seemed primed to go all in for a few more runs at the playoffs. Social media blew up with clips of Simpson hyped up saying, let's make history while McVeigh just gave a low-key yeah, enjoy the night. Folks saw that as him not popping champagne over a high draft, QB pick, especially when Stafford's still the man. But sources close to the team, saying McVeigh's actually pumped about Simpson's tape and just doubted back to show full faith in Stafford. He and GM Lace need, hashed it out together, no solo moves, framing this as smart backup

1:05insurance. We'll see if Simpson lives up to the hype as that French first round talent, but McVeigh's track record on offense gives him the edge. Rams fans stay. Tune for how this shakes out on the field.