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Stafford, 38, acknowledged the Rams' selection of 23-year-old Ty Simpson and understands the move is about building for the future. He declined to reveal his private talks with coach Sean McVay but said their relationship is strong, and he plans to help Simpson while focusing on getting himself and the team ready for the 2026 season.
Sean McVay said the Rams considered Makai Lemon but passed at No. 13 to prioritize long-term stability, relying on Puka Nacua and Davante Adams in the pass game, leveraging 13-personnel with multiple tight ends, and selecting quarterback Ty Simpson to prepare for life after Stafford, while adding TE Max Klare to bolster that system.
The piece defends the Rams’ Ty Simpson selection as a prudent, long-term move rather than a desperate, win-now gamble. It argues that Los Angeles isn’t “one player away,” that McVay’s comments about past success not guaranteeing future results show a reality-based approach to draft decisions, and that Simpson’s pick is about development and future potential rather than an immediate impact for next season.
The Rams selected Alabama QB Ty Simpson with the No. 13 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft to keep him away from the Cardinals, who reportedly showed heavy interest. McVay and GM Les Snead defended the pick and highlighted pre-draft meetings to mask their hand. Simpson is expected to develop behind Matthew Stafford and backup Fernando Mendoza (and later Stetson Bennett IV), with Stafford still viewed as the starter in 2026.
The Rams kept their interest in Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson quiet before the 2026 NFL Draft, sending only a lone scout to his pro day and arranging private meetings with head coach Sean McVay and GM Les Snead; Simpson later confirmed the secret talks, contradicting his earlier denials, and the Rams selected him 13th overall to back up Matthew Stafford.
Rams GM Les Snead explained that Los Angeles keeps pre-draft meetings private to avoid others knowing their interest, noting roughly 66 private visits this year. He said McVay wouldn’t draft a quarterback he hadn’t met, and Ty Simpson’s first comments after being drafted reflected that private, carefully managed process.
Ty Simpson revealed he had secret pre-draft meetings with Rams coach Sean McVay, a private maneuver reportedly kept under wraps as the Rams weighed him in the 2026 NFL Draft. The chatter suggested a possible No. 13 pick, and Simpson has since joined L.A. to compete for the backup role behind Matthew Stafford as the team aims for another Super Bowl.
Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson says he had secret meetings with Rams coach Sean McVay before Los Angeles drafted him 13th overall in the 2026 NFL Draft; Simpson described the talks as private and lengthy, while McVay’s public reaction during the pick appeared subdued as the team positions him as a potential successor to Matthew Stafford.
Rams quarterback Ty Simpson says he had a secret, hours-long pre-draft meeting with Rams coach Sean McVay—contradicting his earlier claim of only a brief Alabama Pro Day interaction—and notes that the team wanted privacy to avoid tipping their interest, a disclosure that could have altered perceptions and draft dynamics.
In the 2026 NFL Draft, the Los Angeles Rams shocked by selecting Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson at No. 13, a move tied to Matthew Stafford’s age and injury history, the team’s ability to trade down and still add value (including landing Trent McDuffie earlier), and Sean McVay’s plan to groom a potential future QB behind Stafford. The piece also surveys other draft vibes: the Jets’ strong class with no quarterback; Giants debating Arvell Reese vs Jeremiyah Love at No. 5; Cowboys securing a potential steal in Caleb Downs; Eagles moving up for Makai Lemon amid Brown-trade talk; and Garrett Nussmeier landing with the Chiefs after medical concerns.
Rams coach Sean McVay admitted he was “grumpy” after the team drafted Ty Simpson 13th overall, but said the demeanor wasn’t a sign of discontent with Stafford or the plan to keep Stafford as the edge of the Rams’ offense. He framed Simpson as an insurance policy and emphasized the decision was collaborative, with Stafford’s status as starter maintained unless and until circumstances change.
The Rams drafted Alabama QB Ty Simpson with the 13th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, explaining the move as a long-term plan rather than an immediate roster upgrade. Snead emphasized Simpson’s ability to run a passing offense and his mobility, while McVay praised his character and development potential. They indicated Simpson will compete for the backup role behind Matthew Stafford with Stetson Bennett, and stressed that the pick is about future equity and development rather than replacing Stafford right away, including noting input from Stafford and some discussion with Simpson’s family.
Rams GM Les Snead said he and head coach Sean McVay are in lockstep on draft decisions following the selection of Alabama QB Ty Simpson at No. 13, framing the pick as a future-facing move behind a still-ambitious Stafford era. McVay reaffirmed Stafford’s status as the starter with Simpson competing for the backup role behind Stetson Bennett, while LA had already boosted its defense with cornerback Trent McDuffie and still has six picks to maneuver as they chase long-term success.
Rams GM Les Snead says he and Sean McVay are in lockstep and collaborate on decisions, including drafting Alabama QB Ty Simpson at No. 13; Snead credits Matthew Stafford’s MVP season and emphasizes a long-term, collaborative approach with Stafford, with six picks remaining in the 2026 draft.
The Los Angeles Rams drafted Alabama QB Ty Simpson with the No. 13 pick, a decision born from months of conviction by GM Les Snead that Simpson fits Sean McVay’s offense and could be the franchise QB behind MVP Matthew Stafford, despite durability/size questions and only 15 college starts; the move was outlined by Pelissero as a prepared, long-running plan that even involved informing Stafford ahead of time, signaling a future-focused bet alongside Friday's ongoing draft activity.