Rams' Ty Simpson Pick Sparks Quarterback Debate

0:00It's April 28th. Welcome to NFL News Today, powered by AI, I'm Corey with the story. The Los Angeles Rams dropped jaws in the 2026 NFL draft by snagging Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson at 13th overall. That's 257 picks total, but this one stood out big time, especially since they've got reigning MVP Matthew Stafford locked in as their starter. Leading up to it, the Rams built serious buzz quietly. Back in late December before the Rose Bowl, GMless Sneed chatted with Simpson's family while they weighed staying in college for name, image, and likeness cash. Think a $6.5 million offer from Miami, or jumping to the pros. Sneed convinced him first-round money was on the table. Fans were straight stunned, calling it a reach with Stafford still elite, but Simpson played a cool, keeping a secret hours long football deep dive with coach Sean McVey under wraps, even in post-draft pressers. He figured he'd go early, just not sure to who.

1:02Turns out, the Rams planned a trade back from 13, maybe to 17th with a troid for extra picks, but zero calls came in, so they pulled the trigger. McVey looked grumpy in the presser on purpose, respecting Stafford by not celebrating too hard and sending mixed signals. This picks sparking endless debates on if its succession planning or overkill, but the Rams front office moved fast and locked in their guy, setting up a wild quarterback dynamic for years ahead.