Rams Draft Ty Simpson, Shaking Up QB Depth Chart

0:00On April 24th, the Los Angeles Rams just grabbed Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson with the 13th overall pick in the first round, tackling there. Back-up QBWOW's head-on. With starter Matthew Staff returning 38, Fresh Off is most valuable player-award, but battling nagging injuries like that. Back-disc issue. They needed depth. Simpson's step-send right is Jimmy Garoppolo, their 34-year-old back-up, hints at retirement. Earlier this week, General Manager Les Sneed called Garoppolo their top priority for the role, giving him space to decide. But post-straft, the script flipped. Coach Sean McVeigh confirmed Simpson's arrival shifts everything, making Garoppolo expendable without even mentioning him as an option anymore. Fans and analysts are buzzing about the impact on the dev chart. Stafford's injury history puts real pressure on backups, and Simpson's arrival brings fresh energy. It's a smart hedge against age and uncertainty, keeping the Rams competitive in a tough division. Now the spotlight's on a heated battle for that backup spot between Simpson and Stetson Bennett IV, both X SEC stars.

1:07Bennett snagged two national titles at Georgia, but went in the fourth round at 28 years old. Simpson, at 23 and a couple inches taller, got the high-draft nod for his franchise potential, despite some late-season injuries last year. Rams brass, led by Sneed, bet big on Simpson staying healthy and developing into their future guy. We'll watch this quarterback duel unfold in camp, but it already stabilizes the position for years ahead.