Much has been made of Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay’s muted reaction to the team’s decision to pick quarterback Ty Simpson 13th overall. There is a widespread belief, however, that McVay was fully behind the pick.
For a piece published on Friday afternoon, ESPN NFL insider Jeremy Fowler shared more information regarding McVay's demeanor.
During a Friday appearance on 710 AM ESPN Los Angeles, Snead was understandably asked how McVay and Stafford feel about the Simpson pick that has generated discussions on numerous national sports-talk programs.
Matthew Stafford nearly carried the Los Angeles Rams to a Super Bowl appearance this past year, proving to the NFL that he still has a lot left in the tank.
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Previously, Simpson shared that a conversation with former Alabama head coach Nick Saban helped convince the signal-caller to turn pro this year. During Friday's edition of NFL Network's "Good Morning Football" program, league insider Tom Pelissero revealed that Snead also impacted Simpson's decision.
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It seems some league insiders believe McVay wishes the club had gone in a different direction.
The Los Angeles Rams made one of the boldest moves in an otherwise uneventful first round of the 2026 NFL Draft.
The Los Angeles Rams officially began preparing for life after reigning regular-season Most Valuable Player Matthew Stafford when they somewhat surprisingly made Simpson the 13th overall pick of the 2026 NFL Draft.
The Los Angeles Rams shocked the draft world on Thursday when they took quarterback Ty Simpson out of Alabama with the 13th overall pick in the first round.
Jimmy Garoppolo, a quarterback with 2 Super Bowl rings and a 43-21 record as a starter, is considering retirement just days before the 2026 NFL Draft, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.
Head coach Sean McVay doesn't want anybody to think he has any doubts about what Stafford will offer the Rams this coming fall.
NFL prospects from major programs get most of the attention, but there are numerous examples of players drafted from small schools who have become difference-makers.
Throughout much of the Los Angeles Rams offseason, the common theme has surrounded the idea of “win now” and being “all in.” This is a team that entered the offseason with two first-round picks after making the NFC Championship Game.
In one of the surprises of the first round, the Los Angeles Rams selected Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson with the 13th pick of the 2026 NFL Draft.
The Green Bay Packers have established the blueprint for developing quarterbacks. The Los Angeles Rams should now follow it after selecting Alabama Crimson Tide QB Ty Simpson.
There is no secret that the Los Angeles Rams are all-in on going for a Super Bowl this year and the moves they have made this offseason are proof of that.
The Los Angeles Rams are no strangers to bold draft moves—and if the latest buzz is to be believed, they may be gearing up for another. According to longtime broadcaster Paul Allen, the Rams are “the wild card of all wild cards,” with internal chatter suggesting a potential trade-up scenario centered around Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love.
With their offensive line settled and no glaring needs, the Los Angeles Rams find themselves in an interesting position at No. 13. Alaric Jackson remains the starting left tackle, Warren McClendon stepped into a full-time role in 2025, and Steve Avila and Kevin Dotson solidify the interior.
The Rams have question marks at quarterback after QB Matthew Stafford because of his uncertain future and lack of a proven backup for the upcoming season.
The Los Angeles Rams are in a unique position heading into the 2026 NFL Draft. Without any obvious needs, they are truly able to take a ‘best player available’ approach.
The Los Angeles Rams are sitting at No. 13 with their offensive line intact. Alaric Jackson is locked in at left tackle, Warren McClendon started full-time in 2025, and Steve Avila and Kevin Dotson anchor the interior.
The Los Angeles Rams have never shied away from making trades, and there are a few Rams on the roster who could be on the move during the draft. The Los Angeles Rams don’t often trade players on draft day.
Sean McVay is completely behind Puka Nacua. On Tuesday, the Los Angeles Rams head coach voiced his support for the wide receiver amid a headline-filled offseason for less-than-ideal reasons.
With the Los Angeles Rams starting their offseason training program on Monday, wide receiver Xavier Smith signed his exclusive rights tender to return to the team for the 2026 season, as reported by ESPN’s Adam Schefter: Smith originally joined the Rams as an undrafted free agent out of Florida A&M in 2023.
Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua was with the team for the start of the offseason program on Monday. Nacua, who turns 25 in May, is entering the final year of his rookie contract and was considered a candidate for a possible holdout this offseason.
The 34-year-old has spent each of the last two years serving as Matthew Stafford’s backup with the Rams.
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