Source: FOX News
Summary
The Los Angeles Rams selected Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson with the No. 13 overall pick in the first round of the 2026 NFL draft. The move is seen as potentially positioning Simpson as the successor to veteran quarterback Matthew Stafford. Stafford’s wife, Kelly, welcomed Simpson to the team on social media, and Simpson expressed his excitement to learn from Stafford. Rams coach Sean McVay emphasized that Stafford is the team’s starting quarterback and that the selection of Simpson was to address the backup quarterback position.
Our Reading
The game followed a familiar script.
The Rams drafting a quarterback to potentially replace Matthew Stafford is a move that’s become all too common in the NFL.
Simpson’s excitement to learn from Stafford is understandable, given the quarterback’s impressive career.
Stafford’s wife welcoming Simpson to the team on social media is a nice touch, but it’s clear that the real focus is on the quarterback position.
This move will be closely watched to see how it affects the team’s dynamics and ultimately, Stafford’s playing time.
Original Observation: Simpson being the full-time starter at Alabama, throwing for 3,567 yards and 28 touchdowns in 2025, makes his selection feel like a calculated move to groom a future starter.
