US EditionNew Rams QB Ty Simpson reveals pre-draft meeting with Sean McVay
- The Los Angeles Rams selected Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson 13th overall on Thursday, providing a succession plan for 38-year-old MVP Matthew Stafford.
- Head coach Sean McVay conducted secret meetings with Simpson to avoid public attention, having begun his film study after the Super Bowl ended.
- Simpson led the Crimson Tide to an SEC championship appearance and the College Football Playoff with only 15 starts, demonstrating sufficient translatable work despite limited experience.
- McVay appeared subdued at the press conference to reconfirm confidence in Stafford, while Simpson said talking to the coach felt "like a kid in a candy store."
- The Rams made 5 selections total, including tight end Max Klare and offensive tackle Keagen Trost, maintaining depth for their Lombardi Trophy pursuit.
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Les Snead Breaks Silence After Rams QB’s Eyebrow-Raising Comments
The Los Angeles Rams continue to be a lightning rod for criticism over their decision to select Ty Simpson 13th overall in the 2026 draft, and his recent comments have only fueled the discussion around general manager Les Snead and head coach Sean McVay.Snead has since expressed sympathy for Simpson, who did just as he was instructed in following the Rams’ plan to get him to LA.Despite the fuss, the situation continues to paint the pick in a les…
Ty Simpson's Determination To Lie For Sean McVay Raises Questions About Awareness
Ty Simpson was selected by the Rams in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft. To most viewers watching along at home, that was a surprise. The organization, however, insists that he was always the top target. They went as far as to hide pre-draft meetups with the quarterback to keep interest a secret. Simpson confirmed that narrative this week. He kept things under wraps so that the partnership would come to fruition. GM Les Snead says he might’…
Ty Simpson Met in Secret With McVay of the Rams Prior to the Draft
Ty Simpson stated on Monday in an interview with Ian Fitzsimmons on ESPN Radio’s “Amber & Ian” that the Alabama quarterback kept his meeting with coach Sean McVay “private” because the Rams wanted to keep their interest in him close to the vest before the NFL draft. Simpson, the anticipated replacement to Matthew Stafford, was selected by the Rams with the 13th pick on Thursday night. In the interview on Monday, Simpson stated: “We tried to keep…
Rams' Ty Simpson says he had 'secret' meetings with Sean McVay leading up to shocking draft selection
Ty Simpson said he had "secret" pre-draft meetings with Sean McVay before the Los Angeles Rams selected him at No. 13, saying he was told to keep the meetings quiet.
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