Rams Draft Ty Simpson, Future QB

0:00On May 1st, the Los Angeles Rams just made a bold move for their future by drafting Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson, 13th overall. This signals their gearing up for life after Matthew Stafford, who's coming back for his 18th NFL season. Simpson won't see the field right away, with the real transition eyed for 2026. General manager Les Sneed spilled the plan before the draft, telling reporters their backup quarterback will get way more practice reps. That means extra work during organized team activities, training camp, and even into the regular season. It's all about managing Stafford's workload, smartly. Head coach Sean McVey already laid it out. Simpson has the battle steps in Bennett for the backup spot. Fans and analysts see this as the Rams investing in depth, especially since Simpson only started 15 games for the Crimson Tide last year. The key here is speeding up Simpson's growth through those added reps, with limited college snaps under his belt, sitting behind Stafford could mean a long way before he plays meaningful

1:02ball. The team wants him ready when the time comes. Rams brass is playing the long game, building a bridge from Stafford's veteran savvy to Simpson's potential. Keep an eye on how this quarterback room shakes out, come training camp.