Rams' Stealthy Ty Simpson Draft: Secret Meetings & Hype

0:00It's April 28th. This is NFL News Today, AI-powered story shaping the season. The Los Angeles Rams kept their interest in Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson, super underwraps, leading up to the 2026 NFL draft. They ended up picking him, but right after, head coach Sean McVeigh came off grumpy in his presser, and Simpson claimed he'd never even met the guy. Turns out that was all part of the plan to stay stealthy. Fans spilled the beans on ESPN radio, saying the Rams wanted zero leaks to avoid tipping off other teams. He revealed they had secret meetings at the team facility, just the two of them geeking out over football talk for hours, like kids in a candy shop. Breaking down plays non-stop. Fans and media picked up on the mixed signals, with some thinking the Rams are now playing up their hype to counter the backlash from McVeigh's vibe and Simpson's initial denial. We'll see how it all shakes out as Simpson settles in. Breaking the ropes from McVeigh and veteran Matthew Stafford over the next few years.