Rams' Bold Draft Pick Sparks Controversy

0:00On April 28, the Los Angeles Rams shook up the NFL draft by grabbing Alabama quarterback Tai Simpson with a 13th overall pick. This came as a total surprise since he set to back up their MVP quarterback, Matthew Stafford, and most folks saw it as a big reach for a backup. Right after the pick on Thursday night, head coach Sean McVeigh and general manager Les Neid hit the press conference, but McVeigh's vibe rubbed people. The wrong way? He looks straight up grumpy. He had sparked a ton of chatter online, so they jumped back on stage Friday to clear the air, with McVeigh even joking about his resting face. Fans and analysts, when wild questioning the logic of using a high-drast spot on a backup, while the rival 49ers GM cracked a smile about it. The buzz got so loud that McVeigh did a third interview on ESPN Saturday, teaming up with old NFL network buddies to defend the move once more. Coach surfaced about Sneeds' ties to Simpson's family. Turns out the GM, an Alabama guy himself, advised them on whether Tai should enter the draft.

1:05It's classic Rams though. In the last 10 draft since 2017, this is just their second first rounder. After trading away nearly all the rest, whether you buy into the pick or not, it fits the Rams' wheelhouse of bold trades and going against the grain expect more fireworks as training can. Rolls in.