Rams Bet on Future with QB Ty Simpson, Pass on Win-Now Weapons

0:00On April 24, the Los Angeles Rams shocked folks last night by grabbing Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson with the 13th overall pick in the NFL. Draft. This guy's a one-year starter who threw 28 touchdowns against just five picks, leading Bammett to an 11-4 record and a playoff run. But right now, he's backing up Matthew Stafford on a squad gunning for another Super Bowl shot. Instead of loading up on immediate help after their NFC Championship heartbreak, the Rams win long-term at the most critical spot. They traded a first-rounder this offseason for all pro cornerback Trent McDuffy, making him the highest paid at four years and 100. $24 million and signed another cheese corner, too. Still, passing on when now weapons raised eyebrows since their last top 15 pick was back in 2016. Coach Sean McVeigh made it clear this is still Stafford's team, with Simpson set to compete against Stetson Bennett for the back-up role. General manager Lesneed praised the kids' processing speed, mobility, and grit under pressure.

1:05Simpson himself geeked out over Stafford's smarts and gunslinger vibe, calling him one of the all-time greats. They bypassed studs like USC, Whiteout, McCuy, Lemon, College football's top receiver with 1,156 yards and 11 scores. Oregon-Titan Kenyon Sedeek, who blazed a 4.3940 yard dash at 241 pounds. Projections didn't even have Simpson in the top 20, but the Rams weren't risking a slide. It's a heads-between chasing rings now, with a 38-year-old Stafford nursing-back issues and securing the future, just like the Packers. Chiefs and Niners did before. Plenty of grind from April drafts to February glory, but this move says they're building smart, not desperate. You've been listening to NFL News Today, AI-powered football coverage.