‘Listening to NASA or SpaceX’ — Rams GM Details Unusual Bond Between Sean McVay and Ty Simpson

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

Sarah BarshopApr 27, 2026, 08:40 PM ET Close Sarah Barshop covers the Los Angeles Rams for ESPN. She joined ESPN in 2016 to cover the Green Bay Packers for ESPN Milwaukee. She then moved to Houston to cover the Texans. She came to ESPN after working as a writer and editor for Sports Illustrated. Multiple Authors LOS ANGELES — The Rams wanted to keep their interest in Ty Simpson close to the vest before the NFL draft, so the Alabama quarterback k…

Rams News: Les Snead 'In Lockstep' With Sean McVay

The Los Angeles Rams shocked the football world when they selected Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson with the 13th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Considering the Rams are in win-now mode with Matthew Stafford at quarterback, the expectation was for them to add another piece to help the 38-year-old get back to the Super Bowl. A lot of fans weren’t happy about the Simpson pick, and head coach Sean McVay didn’t appear to be too pleased either at …

‘Using the GM To Save Face’ — NFL Executive Calls Out Sean McVay’s Bizarre Reaction to Ty Simpson Selection

Rams’ early selection of Ty Simpson sparks debate over Sean McVay’s control and Matthew Stafford’s future despite having the top-ranked offense.