Rams' Simpson Pick: McVay's Calm, Stafford's Heir

0:00On April 25, the Los Angeles Rams grabbed quarterback Ty Simpson with the 13th pick in the 2026 NFL draft, but the real buzz came. From head coach Sean McBae's low-key vibe at the first press conference, fans and reporters wondered if he was salty about the choice, sparking all kinds of drama online. McVeigh shut that down quick in his next talk, saying every call is a team effort with general manager less need. He admitted looking a big grumpy from text blowing up his phone, but stressed he's pumped for Simpson to learn behind Matthew Stafford. It's Stafford squad, and that's just how it is. Snee jumped in too, confirming they're always locked in together, no drama, despite the draft moving fast. League Insiders told reporters like Jeremy Fowler and Mike Garofalo that McVeigh's tone was all about protecting Stafford, showing real respect for the veteran. This pick also props up ESPN analyst Dan Arlovsky, who called Simpson a first-round steal for over a month, even ranking him above some top prospects.

1:03Critics doubted him back then, but the Rams pulling the trigger, with their sharp front office, proves he was onto something big. Now the spotlights on Simpson developing as Stafford's potential heir, while the star quarterback keeps bawling in his late 30s. The Rams got a smart long-term play, and the noise around that presser is already fading.