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Talib Blasts Rams' QB Pick, Calls It Worst of Draft

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Former Rams cornerback Aqib Talib criticizes the teams draft pick of quarterback Ty Simpson, labeling it the worst of the bunch. Talib argues that the Rams, with Matthew Stafford as their quarterback, should have focused on immediate help rather than a future backup. The Rams, however, see Simpson as the heir to Stafford, prioritizing long-term development over quick fixes.

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Talib Blasts Rams' QB Pick, Calls It Worst of Draft

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NFL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Talib Blasts Rams' QB Pick, Calls It Worst of Draft. Machine-transcribed; use the interactive transcript above to jump the player to any line.

On April 25th, former Rams cornerback Akib Talib is firing shots at his old team's draft move. They grab quarterback Ty Simpson with the 13th overall pick on day one, and to leave called it the worst of the bunch. He says they blew a prime spot on a guy who won't help them right now. To leave Broca down on a podcast, stressing that with Matthew Stafford leading the charge, the Rams need players to win immediately, like beating. Seattle this season. Instead, they reach for a future backup when better options were on the board. Reactions have been all over the place, with fans and analysts expecting the Rams to load up at wide receiver next to Puka Nakua and Devonte Adams, or grab a top offensive lineman for instant protection and long-term stability. The Rams' brain trust. General manager Les Sneed and coach Sean McVeigh see Simpson as the heir to Stafford down the line, even if he is not ready for. 2027 or beyond. The 23-year-old has just 15 starts past high school.

As the draft dust settles, this pick locks in their quarterback pipeline, betting big on development over quick fixes, while the NFC West days stacked, and competitive. That wraps NFL news today, brought to you with AI.

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