Rams' Ty Simpson Draft: McVay's Clever Plan B

0:00On April 25th, the Los Angeles Rams grabbed quarterback Ty Simpson with a 13th overall pick in the draft. Fans lost their minds over it, while NFL experts called it a smart move. Even coach Sean McVeigh looks straight up salty during the selection, sparking talk that he's already sour on his new guy. Ian Rabaport cleared that up quick, saying McVeigh was just playing a careful around Matthew Stafford. After seeing how Green Bay handled drafting Jordan Love while Aaron Rodgers was still the man, and Atlanta with Michael Pennex Jr. and Kurt Cousins, McVeigh didn't want to rough Stafford the wrong way. The Rams are in talks to bring Stafford back for 2026 and maybe longer. Fans and media jumped to conclusions, but McVeigh shut that down hard. He kept stressing Stafford's the clear starter and even said Simpson has to battle Stets and Bennett just to back him up. It's all about loyalty to the vet, while the team builds depth. These rarely jump in right away anyway, especially on a stacked squad like this. Since 2021, even Stazdai Puka Nakua had to wait for injuries to crack the line up.

1:04Simpson's got training camp to prove himself. No shortcuts. In the end, drafting Simpson gives the Rams a solid plan B if Stafford talks stall next year. McVeigh walked that tight rope like a pro, keeping the peace and the future wide open.