Rams Eyeing QB Ty Simpson, Long-Term Plan

0:00On April 20th, Rams fans, listen up. The buzz around quarterback Ty Simpson and your team is turning into real heat. Reports from Adam Schaefter and Tom Policero confirm the Rams have done deep homework on the Alabama prospect. They even eyed him at the 29th pick before flipping it for a quarterback. Policero drop more details Monday, saying insiders sees Simpson as a project guy who needs time to cook. He's got the arm talent and tools for the pros, but with just one full starting season under his belt, he's raw and shall some ugly struggles late. Last year, League execs are talking openly about his developmental vibe. After years of rookies lighting it up right away, teams like the Rams might play the long game here, park him on the bench behind Matthew Stafford for, a season or two to build him up proper. The Rams sit at the 13th overall pick, but grabbing Simpson that high feels like a stretch. Their next shot is the 61st, and he'll likely be off the board by then, forcing them to trade up or shuffle

1:01their first round spot if they want. Him bad. Bottom line, if LA pulls the trigger on this raw talent, it could set up a smooth succession plan post Stafford, keeping that offense humming into the next era.