DRAFT 2026 NFl Draft: Round 1

[Flatlyner]

There is no doubt in my mind that the Rams had info of the Cards/Steelers/Bucs moving up to grab him which is why no trade down.

Was I hoping for Lemon or Bain, sure. But, if Simpson hits we won the lottery.

 

[jrry32]

Dinged up? A bulging disc is not "dinged up". A cracked rib from an undersized corner and not being able to play through it (had to be replaced by his backup afterward) is not "dinged up". Losing weight from gastritis is not "dinged up".

It's a history. It's an extensive injury history in the only season he played in. And his frame is slight. His weight already thin for the NFL.

He checked in at 6'1" 211 at the Combine. That's perfectly fine for the NFL. How many games did he miss this year?

 

[PhillyRam]

Notice all the WRs expected to go in the top 15 are still on the board.

Hopefully, they can get Simpson's teammate WR Germie Bernard in the 2nd round.

Him or Stribling

 

[MansSearch]

Amazing how many folks on here are smarter than MCVay, huh?

I’m certainly not smarter than McSnead. I just thought others would be better for Super Bowl run. But who knows - he may fill in for Stafford - if injured - during the year and be a cog in a SB machine.
Need Stafford to rework his contract and let us get some extensions and get a free agent LB like Matt Milano, Isaiah Simmons or Willie Gay.

 

[XXXIVwin]

A few points:

1. A year ago, when we made the Falcons trade, the majority opinion on this board was, "Now we can take our QB of the future with Atlanta's pick." Rams are gonna be Super Bowl contenders for the foreseeable future. Gonna be a LONG time before we get another chance at a rookie franchise QB this high in the draft.

2. Simpson's tape in the first half of the year was at times freaking amazing. Pocket was collapsing all around him and he still made pinpoint throws.

3. McVay "fell in love with his tape." Clearly Simpson has a great football IQ.

4. Simpson's play fell off in the second half of the season. The Rams must think a lingering injury was a big factor in that.

Most of the time.... whenever I'm disappointed with a Rams decision, I look at the tape and I'm won over. I bet this will be the case with Simpson.

 

[Psycho_X]

Poor Sadiq had so much promise only to die with the Jets.

 

[Coliseum Ram]

FWIW I like Simpson more than McCarthy whom he gets compared to.

McCarthy?? F that, he's Purdy/Nix.

 

[Ram_Rally]

Amazing how many folks on here are smarter than MCVay, huh?

I remember saying this on the board when we picked tutu. I've learned that our front office is human too lol

 

[RamWoodie]

Knowing McVay can coach QBs, I'm not gonna balk at this Simpson pick. I'll be in "wait and see" mode, though I am somewhat shocked. Obviously they see something in him.

 

[PhillyRam]

He checked in at 6'1" 211 at the Combine. That's perfectly fine for the NFL. How many games did he miss this year?

In two yrs he could be a solid 220. I don't have a big concern about his size.

 

[WestCoastRam]

Teams must feel like Freeling has a lot of work to do and maybe not as competitive as they like.

 

[badnews]

Our draft pick was All Pro CB Trent McDuffie and everyone was happy about that.
So the 1st round instant grade gets a "C" grade at worst.

 

[Coliseum Ram]

A few points:

1. A year ago, when we made the Falcons trade, the majority opinion on this board was, "Now we can take our QB of the future with Atlanta's pick." Rams are gonna be Super Bowl contenders for the foreseeable future. Gonna be a LONG time before we get another chance at a rookie franchise QB this high in the draft.

2. Simpson's tape in the first half of the year was at times freaking amazing. Pocket was collapsing all around him and he still made pinpoint throws.

3. McVay "fell in love with his tape." Clearly Simpson has a great football IQ.

4. Simpson's play fell off in the second half of the season. The Rams must think a lingering injury was a big factor in that.

Most of the time.... whenever I'm disappointed with a Rams decision, I look at the tape and I'm won over. I bet this will be the case with Simpson.

I bet the Rams kinda liked his play falling off. Worked out.

 

[El Chapo Jr]

I love it! This is the kind of overreaction I was looking for, the rest of you guys are slacking.

Fine, I'm not watching the Simpsons without chucking my remote right thru the fucking TV ......is that better?

 

[Soul Surfer]

So now, in the second round, are we going wide receiver or offensive tackle?

 

[Coliseum Ram]

Dinged up? A bulging disc is not "dinged up". A cracked rib from an undersized corner and not being able to play through it (had to be replaced by his backup afterward) is not "dinged up". Losing weight from gastritis is not "dinged up".

It's a history. It's an extensive injury history in the only season he played in. And his frame is slight. His weight already thin for the NFL.

Take it up with Sean/Les......

 

[OldSchool]

Guys the same size as Warner and only had 1 injury in his last college game.

 

[rdlkgliders]

He got A cracked rib from an undersized corner

Wasn't that your boy?

 

[PhillyRam]

I’m curious, when was the last time he was measured? Was he a LEGIT 6’1”?

At the Combine. Not only 6-1, but 6- 1 & 1/8!!!

 

[PukaStan12]

I really hope that this pick doesn’t signal that there is something going on with Stafford injury wise, where a decline in performance would be imminent…

That’s all I have to say about this pick..