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

[snackdaddy]

Thing is I believe at least 6 QBs will be as good as Simpson next year. I could be wrong but at least they likely will not have elbow bursitis or lower back issues.

No one knows how anyone will turn out. These guys haven't played a down in the NFL yet. Of those 6 quarterback chances are at least a couple won't be what the team hoped for. Or even not be the college guy they were supposed to be.

I remember how good the quarterback class was supposed to be before the start of last season. Then guys like Allar, Sellers and Nussmeir did not have the type of season expected of them. Moore decided to stay another year at Oregon. Sellers wisely stayed another year too. He'll have a chance to improve his draft stock.

Bottom line, some don't think Simpson is the guy. Rams are taking a chance that he is. He will be in a better position than Mendoza. He won't have the kind of pressure other first rounders face. And he'll have the benefit of a Hall of Fame quarterback to learn from. And arguably the best offensive mind in McVay. I doubt Stafford will be resistant to being a mentor the way Favre was to Rogers.

 

[DzRams]

That, and the unproven '27 Draft Class.

Yeah that's part of the hope and prayers I was referring to.

We hope that Burrow becomes available in 2 years.

We hope and pray that we'll be the lucky one to trade for him if he does...

We hope the 2027 draft has 6 1st round QBs available, even though we know the 2026 draft was projected to have about that many at this time last year.

We hope that if the 27 class does have 6 legit 1st round QBs, they won't all be gone by pick 12 like typically happens in QB heavy drafts.

We hope that we'll be able to trade up 20 picks to get one of these QBs...

And of course we hope that we can trade up with it only costing a 2nd...because we can't imagine having to pay three 1sts.

Or, we hope that one of these amazing, franchise altering QBs magically falls to 20 for a palatable trade up...

On and on...those aren't solid plans.

 

[ljramsfan]

View: https://youtu.be/Y6OJb5vALQI?si=RFzSS_ychj7qN-r5


This is my first time posting about Ty Simpson. This is a good video I watched on some game tape he did at Alabama.

Note: At the 3 minute Mark is where I was sold on this guy. I didn't think we would draft him at 13 nor draft him at all. I'm excited for what he can do in the future

Edit: I switched the video the first was the wrong video

 

[Ram Ts]

I prefer a bigger build QB. I also like several guys for next year. But I’m not the coach (hahaha obviously).

But McVay is different. He requires a very specific, precise, processor at the QB position. You can have Josh Allen 2.0 but it won’t work. Just like he got fed up with Goff. If Simpson has that brain a processing ability that is simpatico with McVay - then you get that guy. Doesn’t matter if he’s not 6’4 230.

So being able to get that guy with the right brain and QB processor that McVay requires at 13 without trading assets - you absolutely do it.

 

[Memphis Ram]

Bursitis seems pretty minor to me. Not sure about the lower back issue. But, either way, I can't help but to believe that this team with it's medical staff would OK this kid if there were any chronic issues.

I'd rather the team pick up one on day three in the draft. But, again, team needs don't influence player availability.

I, too, would have love to have seen more than 15 starts. But of the QBs in the past who have failed in the league with that many or fewer starts, not one looked as good as Simpson did for a stretch this year, was on a NFL good team with a coach like McVay and got to sit and learn for a season. At least I can't think of one.

Just read that he had 3 different offensive coordinators in 4 years at Alabama.
His targets has 30 drops (second most among all power 4 QBs)

Concern
He fumbled 7 times last year. I remember a couple running around and not getting down, but he's got to work on that or it's Goff again.

 

[Coliseum Ram]

Dan Graziano on Simpson selection....

ESPN insider drops mic on haters criticizing Rams' Ty Simpson pick

Agree with this insider on the Simpson pick?

clutchpoints.com

 

[RamFan503]

I wanted a lower pick at QB to sit for a couple years. But if Ty can be the guy in a couple years or even sooner if Matthew retires, so be it and it will be but a blip on the radar. I think we all expect the Rams to be picking in the 30s next year so getting your QB when you have a shot without trading away multiple 1sts is a luxury few good teams have. We will only know if/when it happens. Until then, I will just assume we made the right decision. If it works out, this really sets us up for sustained success as we all know the QB is the most difficult position to fill and even tougher when you need them to start as rookies.

 

[Memphis Ram]

My hope is that Simpson is able to finally answer a question I've always had in regards to an offense under Sean McVay.

What is the difference in overall offensive success in having a stud pocket QB that offers nothing with his legs vs. merely a good QB that does? (Hopefully Simpson turns out to be a stud, too).

Goff? Stafford? God bless them. But, I just can't help but to wonder how many more points this team could have scored if they were either willing or able to take off and run from time to time.

 

[Tano]

No one knows how anyone will turn out. These guys haven't played a down in the NFL yet. Of those 6 quarterback chances are at least a couple won't be what the team hoped for. Or even not be the college guy they were supposed to be.

I remember how good the quarterback class was supposed to be before the start of last season. Then guys like Allar, Sellers and Nussmeir did not have the type of season expected of them. Moore decided to stay another year at Oregon. Sellers wisely stayed another year too. He'll have a chance to improve his draft stock.

Bottom line, some don't think Simpson is the guy. Rams are taking a chance that he is. He will be in a better position than Mendoza. He won't have the kind of pressure other first rounders face. And he'll have the benefit of a Hall of Fame quarterback to learn from. And arguably the best offensive mind in McVay. I doubt Stafford will be resistant to being a mentor the way Favre was to Rogers.

Again it's the elbow bursitis and lower back issues that make me really wary of this pick.

 

[Tano]

The question remains…Which of those would be available at R1.28+?

None probably but I think 1 will drop to at minimum 20 but that's just a guess.

But at least he won't have elbow bursitis or lower back issues.

Not one person has told me that won't be an issue.

And having those issues as young as he is really worries me.

 

[majrleaged]

My hope is that Simpson is able to finally answer a question I've always had in regards to an offense under Sean McVay.

What is the difference in overall offensive success in having a stud pocket QB that offers nothing with his legs vs. merely a good QB that does? (Hopefully Simpson turns out to be a stud, too).

Goff? Stafford? God bless them. But, I just can't help but to wonder how many more points this team could have scored if they were either willing or able to take off and run from time to time.

Defenses have to play you different which opens up the passing game. Probably would be less 3 and outs.

 

[Tano]

Bursitis is the most non issue thing a quarterback could have.

I’ll give you the lower back thing. Don’t even know what the issue truly was with it.

Good thing he’ll have plenty of time to heal

He had to wear an elbow pad. That doesn't sound like a non-issue to me.


And he wore it when he wasn't that good.

Of course he wasn't at full strength either but it sounds like an issue to me.

And the gastritus he got was from taking medication for his lower back issue.

Maybe he will heal - we can hope. Again I am hoping I am wrong but fumbles, elbow issues, lower back issues - i definitely would not have taken him that high. And I will support the guy. I will fully root for the guy. Hopefully everything I am worried about is a complete non-factor. We shall see in three years.

 

[HitStick]

He had to wear an elbow pad. That doesn't sound like a non-issue to me.


And he wore it when he wasn't that good.

Of course he wasn't at full strength either but it sounds like an issue to me.

And the gastritus he got was from taking medication for his lower back issue.

Maybe he will heal - we can hope. Again I am hoping I am wrong but fumbles, elbow issues, lower back issues - i definitely would not have taken him that high. And I will support the guy. I will fully root for the guy. Hopefully everything I am worried about is a complete non-factor. We shall see in three years.

He wore an elbow pad because it takes 2-4 weeks of non throwing to heal, but it can be managed and played with (as we saw). How much of it was the elbow vs the back? We may never know. I’ve had elbow bursitis playing baseball. It sucks, but after it fully healed, it never came back. For that reason, I’m not concerned

 

[jrry32]

View: https://youtu.be/Y6OJb5vALQI?si=RFzSS_ychj7qN-r5


This is my first time posting about Ty Simpson. This is a good video I watched on some game tape he did at Alabama.

Note: At the 3 minute Mark is where I was sold on this guy. I didn't think we would draft him at 13 nor draft him at all. I'm excited for what he can do in the future

Edit: I switched the video the first was the wrong video

Interesting video. Glad he has time to work on his game here. He'll need to work on cleaning up his mechanics and syncing things up to the maximum extent possible.

 

[Tano]

He wore an elbow pad because it takes 2-4 weeks of non throwing to heal, but it can be managed and played with (as we saw). How much of it was the elbow vs the back? We may never know. I’ve had elbow bursitis playing baseball. It sucks, but after it fully healed, it never came back. For that reason, I’m not concerned

Well good to know - still a bit of a concern but if it heals and doesn't come back

 

[HitStick]

Not sure if already shared but I am about halfway through it and this is pretty good.


View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eabhWOQtYKE

I have not watched it all, but a comment on YouTube pointed out that Ty is taking notes the entire time. I skipped around and it appears true. One thing is for sure when it comes to Ty…if he’s not successful, it’s not going to be for a lack of effort.

 

[snackdaddy]

Well, one thing we can say. Ty Simpson hit the lottery. Not only was he picked well before the projections. He's going to a team equipped to give him all the time he needs to learn the nuances of playing at the highest level. He'll have first hand exposure to one of the best anticipators and processors of the game in Matthew Stafford. And a coach whose high IQ to maximize the talent when the time comes. All the things he needs to clean up he'll have the coaching and time. Come September we won't be thinking about the draft. We'll be watching our team battle and compete for a championship.

 

[El Chapo Jr]

What's the argument for it being a bad idea?

Sure, as I'm specifically referring to the Stabler sitting for 5 years comment. No one is waiting that long for a QB to develop in the Not For Long league. Now if we are moreso talking about Simpson, it becomes a horrible idea if Stafford continues to ball out and wants to keep playing. I say this because I want this team to win Superbowls which is the ultimate goal. If Stafford gives us the best chance, I personally could give zero fucks about Simpson getting his shot which makes the sitting idea suck ass because you lose even more years of control. Obviously no way of telling if that'll even be the case one way or the other, just simply answering your question.

 

[Pupped]

The fact that Simpson had so many "big time throws" last year really makes me feel good.

And.. a very big picture thing... If.. *if* Simpson turns out to be a top 12 QB for what the Rams had to pay? It will be a massive, massive win. They got the pick by trading back a round. That's it. A pick swap turns into a quality starting QB? Talk about excess value in your roster.. sheesh.

 

[DzRams]

Sure, as I'm specifically referring to the Stabler sitting for 5 years comment. No one is waiting that long for a QB to develop in the Not For Long league. Now if we are moreso talking about Simpson, it becomes a horrible idea if Stafford continues to ball out and wants to keep playing. I say this because I want this team to win Superbowls which is the ultimate goal. If Stafford gives us the best chance, I personally could give zero fucks about Simpson getting his shot which makes the sitting idea suck ass because you lose even more years of control. Obviously no way of telling if that'll even be the case one way or the other, just simply answering your question.

If Stafford continues to ball out for 4-5 years, which is unlikely, the Rams have the option to do what the Pats did with Brady and Jimmy G. Towards the end of the contract, you trade the #2 for a 1st or 2nd and get much of your investment back.

Or if Stafford is finally retiring at that 4-5 year mark, since Simpson would be light on experience, you sign him to an extension that's 40% of what a starting QB goes for ala Malik Willis.

In the meantime with either scenario, you have a top-rated backup that keeps you on track to contend for Super Bowls if the #1 misses any time.

The ultimate goal with drafting him now is to have a prolonged SB-contending window, no matter what happens with Stafford.