Rams Draft Ty Simpson: Upside Bet or Reach?

0:00On April 24th, the Los Angeles Rams just grabbed Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson with the 13th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. It's a big move to fix their quarterback spot, especially with Jared Goff's contract wrapping up after next season. NFL analyst Dan Arlovsky, who's tight with Rams head coach Sean McVay from coaching of Goff on reading defenses, gave Simpson a huge shout out way before the pick. Marlovsky lost it on the ESPN broadcast, jumping up, high-fiving the whole booth like he was in the Draft Room himself. His co-hosts joined the party, but Draft expert Mel Kyber stayed salty, calling it a reach while mumbling congrats. Fans aren't feeling it though, Pliny are ripping the pick, dragging General Manager less need and McVay even throwing shade at Simpson's Atlanta. Roots. It's echoing the backlash from past Rams drafts like Byron Young and Kobe Turner in 2023, six folks trashed it first. That said, no one's got a clear fix for LA's QB mess, no late round savior next year,

1:03or free agent retread, guaranteed to pan out. The Rams filled a massive gap, betting on Simpson's upside despite the noise. Where it is, smart fans are chilling for proof on the field instead of knee-jerk takes. Arlovsky's dancing, Kyber's grumbling, but the Rams rolled the dice on their future. Let's see how it hits.