Rams Draft Simpson, Betting on Future QB

0:00On April 24, the Los Angeles Rams just dropped a bombshell in the 2026 NFL Draft, snagging Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson with the 13th overall pick. Nobody saw this coming, Simpson wasn't even projected as a sure-fire first-rounder, let alone top-shelf talent. Its classic less-need chaos, betting big on the future while Matthew Stafford holds down the fort. Stafford just turned 38 in Crush and MVP season, with contract extension talks he'd be getting up fast. The Rams aren't rushing him out. They looped him in before the pick and made it crystal clear Simpson sits tight until Stafford calls a quits, or bounces. Fans are scratching their heads, though. The Rams are favorites to win Super Bowl 61 right now, so why not grab immediate help on defense or elsewhere instead of stashing a rookie QB? On the bench for at least a year, maybe longer, Jay Glazer from Fox Sports dropped the real T-no-drama in the locker room. Trump stays the starter on his terms, and Simpson's there purely as the long-term successor,

1:04learning the ropes without pressure. This move screams forward, thinking from Sneed, trading short-term splash for a smooth quarterback transition down the line, keeping the Rams dynasty, humming no matter what.