Rams Draft Simpson for Future QB Role

0:00On April 29th, the Los Angeles Rams grabbed Ty Simpson with the 13th overall pick, and it turns out they weren't just hunting for a backup too. Matthew Stafford sources say the real play was drafting a young gun, with franchise quarterback potential for 2026, building a whole room where he can soak. Up knowledge. They were so locked in on Simpson that they'd have stashed him anyway, even if Jimmy Garoppolo came back as the backup. It's all about creating that ideal setup for a rookie to develop without rushing him into the fire. Right now, the quarterback depth chart behind Stafford is thin. Just Simpson and Stetson Bennett, neither with a single regular season snap under. They're belts. Bennett's only same preseason action, leaving the Rams light on proven options if Stafford sits. Head coach Sean McVey has always praised Garoppolo as a reliable starter in a pinch, so bringing him back isn't off the table, despite retirement. That could shuffle things, with Bennett likely getting traded, cut, or bumped to the

1:02practice squad since he's more expendable. The Rams clearly got a long-term vision for Simpson that goes beyond immediate backup duty, stacking the deck for his growth. We'll see how it all shakes out, as training cam heats up.