Teams Scramble for Late First Round QBs

0:00On April 23rd, teams around the league are buzzing about quarterbacks Ty Simpson and Carson Beck, sparking a rush to trade up into the late first. Round of the upcoming draft. Simpson's stock is climbing fast, with insiders like Adam Schefters saying he's now projected as a first-round pick, and teams in the 20s worry. He'll be gone by their turn. Beck's picking up Steam 2, viewed as a ready-made fit for pro-style offenses without a big learning curve. That momentum has needy teams like the Steelers and Jets, eyeing moves now, rather than waiting for day 2. The extra year of rookie contract control from a first-rounder makes it worth the draft capital, even if these guys might slide in a deeper class. Front offices know the track record, most quarterback trade-ups flop, and first-round signal callers rarely become franchise saviors. Still, no one's backing off. They're leaning in harder despite the risks. It's not a lead talent driving this, but raw team needs. The Steelers crave a long-term

1:00answer at center, the Jets lack stability, and even the. Cardinals are window shopping amid their rebuild. A thin quarterback class doesn't change those holes. So as the draft nears, expect more shuffling for these late first options, turning necessity into aggressive plays that could reshape a few rosters. That's the story for today, NFL News Today, driven by AI.