Rams Draft Ty Simpson: Patience Pays Off

0:00On April 24th, the Los Angeles Rams grabbed Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson with a 13th overall pick, and now, we're getting the inside scoop on. Why? ESPN insider Peter Schreger broke it down to three big reasons. They absolutely love the kids' talent. They know top quarterbacks won't be available. In the 2027 draft, and they worried the Arizona Cardinals might jump back in to snack him first. Rams front office made it clear they're sitting out next year's quarterback class entirely, no shopping there for them. Instead, they eyed Simpson in this draft, where hardly any other teams were hunting for a signal caller that high up. Fans and even head coach Sean McVeigh might need convincing, but the Rams traded their 29th pick for elite quarterback Trent McDuffie, so they've got that first round gym locked in. It lets them stash Simpson on the bench this year, wretched him, and let him marinate behind the scenes. This mirrors what worked for the Kansas City Chiefs with Patrick Mahomes back in 2017, and the Green Bay Packers with Jordan Love in 20.

1:0421 patient development paid off big. The flip side is the New England Patriots bust with Jimmy Garoppolo, who never panned out as their guy before they shipped him off. Matthew Stafford's got just one or two seasons left on the clock, giving Simpson a solid runway to prep. If it clicks like those success stories, Rams nation could be smiling come playoff time.