Rams Trade Impacts QB Prospects, Simpson Slides

0:00On April 20th, the Los Angeles Rans kicked off the offseason with first round picks at 13 and 29, but they shipped that 29th. Pick to the Kansas City Chiefs for cornerback Trent McDuffy. Turns out that move had a sneaky side effect on quarterback prospects. League insiders say the Rans were zeroing in on Alabama's tie Simpson with that late first round slot, more than their earlier 13th pick, which they still hold. Without the trade, Simpson might have landed in L.A. as a potential heir to Matthew Stafford. Fans and analysts are buzzing about the ripple effects, especially since the Rams lack a clear backup or succession plan for Stafford heading into. 2026. Simpson's got flaws as a prospect, but a red shirt year behind Stafford could have set him up perfectly. Now, sources believe Simpson's first round dreams took a hit, and he's likely sliding to the late first or early second round. Teams like the Arizona Cardinals or New York Jets, desperate for a franchise guy, could snack him to start right away.

1:01This trade beefs up the Rams' defense, but leaves their quarterback room in limbo, could be a bold bet or a missed opportunity as the draft shakes out.