Rams Draft Ty Simpson: Building Quarterback Depth

0:00On April 24, the Los Angeles Rams just shook up their quarterback room by snatching Alabama's Thai Simpson with the 13th overall pick in the U. First round of the 2026 NFL draft. General manager Les Neid and head coach Sean McVey broke it down after day one, saying this move sets up Simpson to battle for the back-up spot behind. Matthew Stafford, both short-term and long-term. Earlier this week, there was buzz about Jimmy Garabolo, maybe sticking around as the number two, but McVey made it clear that doors probably shut. Now, Simpson steps in to compete straight up with Stetson Bennett IV for that back-up role, giving the Rams solid depth without chasing free agents. Fans and analysts are loving the proactive vibe, especially since Neid called it a net positive to lock in the future at quarterback before it turns. Into a crisis, like how the Packers have played it smart in the past. McVey echoed that this is still very much Stafford squad. No question. What stands out is how

1:01Simpson's skills from Alabama translate right into the Rams offense. Their coordinator Ryan Grubb ran concepts that mirror McVey's scheme, think drop-backs, play-action, and footwork reads, so evaluating him was a breeze. All in all, the Rams are building smart layers around their star, keeping the focus on winning now while planning ahead seamlessly.