Ty Simpson declares for the 2026 NFL draft

[BooksOrangePlanet]

what does the rams gm know that nobody else does - sure they've seen him in workouts and on game film and are more familiar with his character than anyone but wth makes ty simpson so special that they'd possibly compromise the trust with their star superbowl winning qb? now they have to extend stafford further than they'd like just to get his mind right but will that do the trick? i sure hope not

 

[Cardinal88]

Some sort of inside work going on.....

Rams' connection to Ty Simpson’s dad might explain the most shocking reach in 2026 NFL Draft

Les Snead's relationship with Ty Simpson's father shined through when the Rams selected the Alabama QB with the No. 13 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.

sports.yahoo.com

 

[Krangodnzr]

Ty Simpson: Had secret meeting with Rams' McVay before draft

LOS ANGELES -- The Rams wanted to keep their interest in Ty Simpson close to the vest before the NFL draft, so the Alabama quarterback kept his meeting with coach Sean McVay "private," he said Monday in an interview with Ian Fitzsimmons on ESPN Radio's "Amber & Ian."

This is such BS, Simpson said when he was drafted he didn't speak with the Rams once

 

[602 Native]

This is such BS, Simpson said when he was drafted he didn't speak with the Rams once

Dude actually specifically said after the draft he had never met McVay.

 

[Phrazbit]

This idea that the Rams are putting forth, that they "fooled everyone so they could nab Ty at #13!" is really funny stuff.

One... no one else was remotely considering taking Ty there, they could have traded back at least 10 picks before they had to sweat us or the Jets stupidly trading back into the first.

Two... this supposed subterfuge seems to be a way to explain away McVay's obvious disgust with the pick, but why would he need to keep up the act? They'd already made the pick!

Dumb.

 

[RON_IN_OC]

This idea that the Rams are putting forth, that they "fooled everyone so they could nab Ty at #13!" is really funny stuff.

One... no one else was remotely considering taking Ty there, they could have traded back at least 10 picks before they had to sweat us or the Jets stupidly trading back into the first.

Two... this supposed subterfuge seems to be a way to explain away McVay's obvious disgust with the pick, but why would he need to keep up the act? They'd already made the pick!

Dumb.

If you watch ML on Rich Eisen yesterday ( I dropped the link in another thread ) he talks about how he laughed at McVays fake outrage and that the Rams loved Simpson when he was still with the team.

 

[PDXChris]

This idea that the Rams are putting forth, that they "fooled everyone so they could nab Ty at #13!" is really funny stuff.

One... no one else was remotely considering taking Ty there, they could have traded back at least 10 picks before they had to sweat us or the Jets stupidly trading back into the first.

Two... this supposed subterfuge seems to be a way to explain away McVay's obvious disgust with the pick, but why would he need to keep up the act? They'd already made the pick!

Dumb.

I am pretty sure the betting odds had us taking him in the 20s by either trading down or back into the 1st, so they really couldn't take the chance if they liked him as much as being reported.

 

[Redsz]

This keeps getting better. Ty Simpson is now saying he had a "secret meeting" with McVay prior to the draft.

 

[602 Native]

This keeps getting better. Ty Simpson is now saying he had a "secret meeting" with McVay prior to the draft.

It must be really bad if they are bringing up this still.

McVay will probably be gone when Stafford retires based on all this ********.

 

[602 Native]

For all you people that wanted this dude.

LOL

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[Krangodnzr]

This idea that the Rams are putting forth, that they "fooled everyone so they could nab Ty at #13!" is really funny stuff.

One... no one else was remotely considering taking Ty there, they could have traded back at least 10 picks before they had to sweat us or the Jets stupidly trading back into the first.

Two... this supposed subterfuge seems to be a way to explain away McVay's obvious disgust with the pick, but why would he need to keep up the act? They'd already made the pick!

Dumb.

The fact that they have pushed this story so much makes it obvious. They even had media surrogates pushing the story.

 

[Chopper0080]

For all you people that wanted this dude.

LOL

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I mean, it's early and the coach didn't seem to really want him. That said, mildly concerning.

 

[Phrazbit]

For all you people that wanted this dude.

LOL

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He was much better college quarterback than Simpson so it’s not too surprising.

 

[602 Native]

I mean, it's early and the coach didn't seem to really want him. That said, mildly concerning.

Hes a first round pick struggling to gain momentum against a career backup.

Had we drafted this dud we would be up crap creek.

 

[BooksOrangePlanet]

simpson isn't walking into the same situation beck is - talk about a tough room - stafford is a god - he just got paid to stay god - coach didn't want simpson - fans damn sure didn't want simpson - their gm had all the street cred in the world but he put his nuts on the table when he not only drafted simpson in the first round - but moved up to do it - oof

 

[602 Native]

simpson isn't walking into the same situation beck is - talk about a tough room - stafford is a god - he just got paid to stay god - coach didn't want simpson - fans damn sure didn't want simpson - their gm had all the street cred in the world but he put his nuts on the table when he not only drafted simpson in the first round - but moved up to do it - oof

LOL

Stafford isn't the issue here my man.

Stetson was a 4th round pick and Simpson was a 1st rounder.

Simpson would'nt be beating out Beck who we drafted in the 3rd.

A lot of people here were trying to sell Simpson as something halfway special.

 

[Garthshort]

Agree... might be worth trading up a few spots to get into bottom of the 1st round and get the extra year though if he's there.

Counting the Likes, at least eight posters were willing to use a One on him.

 

[LoyaltyisaCurse]

I’m gonna keep saying it: Carson Beck will be the best quarterback in this draft class.

 

[kerouac9]

I’m gonna keep saying it: Carson Beck will be the best quarterback in this draft class.

I mean, you’re probably gonna be saying it for about 12 more weeks. Then you’re gonna be saying, “what do I know? I thought Carson Beck was gonna be the best QB in the 2026 draft class”

 

[LoyaltyisaCurse]

I mean, you’re probably gonna be saying it for about 12 more weeks. Then you’re gonna be saying, “what do I know? I thought Carson Beck was gonna be the best QB in the 2026 draft class”

When the QBs in this class careers have ended , he’ll be the best of the bunch.

That doesn’t guarantee he’s a great player at the end.

It likely says more about this class, but Cards got the best of it.

 

[kerouac9]

When the QBs in this class careers have ended , he’ll be the best of the bunch.

That doesn’t guarantee he’s a great player at the end.

It likely says more about this class, but Cards got the best of it.

+1 drafting Trey Benson

 

[602 Native]

I’m gonna keep saying it: Carson Beck will be the best quarterback in this draft class.

From your lips to gods ears brother.

 

[602 Native]

LA, which has two picks in the first round (13, 29) could be the target.

Although there's talk that LA will pick him to sit behind Stafford.

Great call.

Thankfully this will force McVay into retirement so I at least have that silver lining.

 

[602 Native]

Can I get a justification for drafting this guy that isn't "If you think he's your guy, you draft him"?

Great size? No

Great arm? No

Speed? No

Accuracy? eeeeeh... no

Stats? Nope

Produces in big games? No... horrifically bad.

Can he beat out Jalen Milroe for a starting job? No

Where on earth is the logic for taking this guy in the 1st outside of pure desperation in a year without quality QB prospects?

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