Rams: (#13) 1st Round QB Ty Simpson

[12intheBox]

Because the team is trying to win NOW. They just wasted a top 15 pick on someone who likely won’t see the field for 2 years. He is a long term project.

It is the most important position in sports by far - not even close to second place. Our QB is great but is year to year. At some point this has to happen. This was our shot - if this is the guy that they chose then this is the fucking guy.

 

[Fire Ants]

This is literally the first time in 30 years ive been pissed about any high pick they made.

Eh, Tevon Austin was a bigger disappointment for me.

 

[methomas50]

BTW if Sean agreed to hang around and is excited to coach this kid, and turn him into a quality NFL starter after Stafford retires, this would be an enormous longer term benefit, kind of hidden in plane sight IMO.

 

[Coliseum Ram]

I'm not sure why folks on this forum are complaining. I love this for two reasons:
1. Simpson looked damn good making the throws that are key to our offense.
2. It tells me that Sean McVay is planning to stick around for the long haul. He picked Stafford's successor.

The fact that Snead played a role in convincing Simpson to declare tells me that they're very high on this kid.

Point 2 is awesome. Many cant see that.

 

[Memphis Ram]

View: https://x.com/BillyM_91/status/2022729697113837821

 

[dieterbrock]

We had no needs for a starter. Yes we could use another WR but we can get one later. Look at our top WR's under McVay! Kupp in the 3rd and Puka in the 5th. We have McVay and we have arguably the best WR coach in the NFL. We didn't need to take a WR here. Would it have been nice? Sure it would have but it wasn't a need. IMO there were no needs. But we have no backup QB until this pick and we're better with Simpson as #2 than Bennett and anybody who argues that Bennett is better needs help.

Anybody we drafted other than Simpson is battling for his spot so this makes sense securing our QBotF and backup for 2026.

There are so many quality WR to be had in 2nd round

 

[IkeBruciest]

Not what I was hoping for or expecting, but I trust McVay and Snead. If Jeff Fisher did this I'd be pissed.

 

[WestCoastRam]

Does... does... he know where the sun rises and sets?

 

[12intheBox]

Does... does... he know where the sun rises and sets?

I remember that and I remember being concerned.

 

[TexasRam]

Not a fan.

But now that he’s Ram I’m rooting real
Hard that we got a franchise QB.

 

[OldSchool]

There are so many quality WR to be had in 2nd round

My Ted Hurst dream is still alive heck even Fields

 

[Cory]

I don't believe the pick makes any sense for the future because I am not a Simpson believer. Hope I am wrong but it sucks.

I wish I could find myself happy about a first round qb selection we make. I've hated and felt this after the selections of Bradford, Goff, and now Simpson.

 

[Mojo Ram]

I like that he comes into a good situation. I like that he has some legs and some mobility. Appears to be a good kid with some moxie.

I worry about his size. Small sample size of work.
I feel this pick was a great spot to add a player who can help with our title run this year. Simpson ain’t that.

C+

 

[12intheBox]

2nd round WR folks.

 

[Fire Ants]

On the bright side, I'm just happy that he can take time to learn.
I dislike the idea of drafting a QB and having him start right away.

 

[LARAMSinFeb.]

Does... does... he know where the sun rises and sets?

Simpson seems like the antonym of Goff in terms of processor speed.

 

[majrleaged]

When you have a chance to select a franchise QB - you take him.

But is he? Not enough starts

 

[Ellard80]

I wouldnt have been against taking a qb...but this guy does not have the factors to be drafted this high.

 

[WestCoastRam]

Simpson seems like the antonym of Goff in terms of processor speed.

Yes, I think that's correct and escapability. Just wish the kid was a little taller, and bigger and had a stronger arm and had more starts and was named Josh Allen.

 

[CGI_Ram]

Germie Bernard incoming…