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

[Coliseum Ram]

Oh this isn't directed at Simpson backers at all but you seem to be fixated on that one. I would never expect any rookie to lead this team to the ultimate prize. That's a really tough ask even for established QBs. Everyone and their mama knows Stafford gives us the best chance hands down for another Lombardi. No one in their right mind would argue that unless he unexpectedly falls off a cliff like no other.

Okay. Misunderstood you. In case of injury. Yeah, 99 % we're fucked, agree.

 

[PhillyRam]

This is an interesting development for a couple reasons. First, it puts to rest the notion that McVay wasn’t on board. But it also highlights the fact that the Rams knew no one else was really all that high on Simpson as a first rounder. We are 4 days removed from the pick and the only 2 teams besides us who showed any interest in Simpson were Arizona and Cleveland, and we know Arizona thought he was still going to be there at 34.

If the Rams kept there interest secret, who knows who else kept there interest secret? So you have no idea where he was going to get drafted. Maybe Pittsburgh was interested? Many assumed the Cardinals were going to trade back up into rd 1 for him. Cleveland had a pick in the 20's. They could have moved up for him.

 

[El Chapo Jr]

So, if Stafford misses a handful of games, QB2 can be just as much, or actually more, for this year as the OT we picked in the 3rd round.

I don't think the QB2 will factor in the game plans as heavily. It'd be up to our D to get the job done and everyone else around said QB to elevate their game. Whenever our backup has had to step in, the offense really took a hit big time. QB2 still to be determined as well so could be Bennett, could be Simpson, who knows. I'd feel better with Jimmy G stepping in but not sure he'll be an option in that case. What if the Rams really need the wins to stay afloat? Lot of variables to consider in that case.

 

[WestCoastRam]

Stetson does a decent job as the scout team QB, our scout team work is the envy of the league. I think you want to keep him there vs having him be QB 2... and even then, if he were to win QB 2 over Simpson we should start looking at the 2027 and 28 draft for QB prospects.

Simpson has an average NFL QB arm but Stetson... oophf.

 

[Ram Ts]

Being near the top fit wise to me means you think McVay can make this kid a legit viable QB1. You went on to list why he was better than all the other incoming QBs for next years draft (weird, but ok). If we are saying he's the best prospect for McVay this way, yeah you think this is McVay's best chance of coaching up the next great QB. So yeah, you said it but in a much longer way which is how I'm interpreting it. Keep saying thats ok if you feel that way. You're definitely not as passionate as Coliseum Ram on that though lol.....I actually get having faith in McVay as a coach. Regardless of what a coach can do, its ultimately up to the player to become good. I'm not there yet in believing the player, but hey that could change. I'm just sticking with the we'll find out in due time even though I wasn't a fan yet everytime I say that, I get a response as to why he's a good/great pick. I get we don't agree and thats cool. Don't mind the banter about it either, what else is there to do in the off season?

I thought I talk a lot. But you seem to talk FOR ME just as much…even things not related to or changing/adding. It’s fun reading what I hadn’t thought/said.

 

[thirteen28]

I don’t think the Rams draft Simpson unless Stafford told them he’s done in a year or two max, pending health.

If the Rams thought they had 3 more seasons of Stafford… they would have picked a player at 13.

I’d argue it might be better than 50% this is his final season.

I think if the Rams win it all again next year, #9 rides off into the sunset.

 

[PhillyRam]

https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/48613148/ty-simpson-had-secret-meeting-rams-mcvay-draft

Ty Simpson: Had secret meeting with Rams' McVay before draft​

LOS ANGELES -- The Rams wanted to keep their interest in Ty Simpson close to the vest before the NFL draft, so the Alabama quarterback kept his meeting with coach Sean McVay "private," he said Monday in an interview with Ian Fitzsimmons on ESPN Radio's "Amber & Ian."

The Rams drafted Simpson, Matthew Stafford's likely successor, with the 13th pick Thursday night.

"We tried to keep this under wraps as long as we could," Simpson said in Monday's interview. "It was something to where I knew they were interested, but they wanted to make it private and didn't want people to know that they were interested.

"So, I had some secret meetings with Coach McVay, and I just was trying to be on script and do what everybody told me and not to tell anybody."

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After he was drafted, Simpson downplayed his predraft interactions with the Rams.

"It was really brief, to be honest with you," he said Thursday night. "I met with some scouts in Alabama, and that was really it. They talked to my agent, but that really wasn't much."

In reality, Simpson said Monday, he and McVay had one meeting before the draft and "talked for hours and hours."

"And it was just football," Simpson said. "It was just straight football. And it was like a kid in a candy store. Me and him are sitting there, and we're just going back and forth. You can tell the obsession he has for the game, and you can tell the love he has for quarterback play.

"It's something that I appreciate, and it's something that I enjoy because I really enjoy playing the position and value the position. So, being with him and then getting to know him and then just seeing a little bit of how I would get coached if I was fortunate enough to go there was something that I couldn't have asked for a better situation."

Though McVay said he "couldn't be more excited about being able to add [Simpson]" to the roster, he wanted to make it clear that Stafford will be the Rams' quarterback for as long as he wants to play.

"Whenever that time comes for [Simpson] to get an opportunity to be Matthew's successor will be on Matthew's terms," McVay said Saturday night.

Oops, I missed this post. I just posted a video in this.

 

[jap]

you are right spyder... i heard it from simpson myself....

he did say he never talked to mcvay before the draft...

but like 90% of the people that were skeptical of the pick (me included) i have done a complete about face
based on INFORMATION and keeping an open mind with reading/listening to those more informed...

some on here just aren't gonna change their opinion no matter what...

how can anyone ignore the fact that a lot of people in the business were rating him possibly better than mendosa after 7-8 games in the beginning of last season,, what was it 20+ TD's and 1 INT?

and playing with cracked ribs after that may have contributed to his slide...

i think he's gonna be a lot better than most think...

and probably as good as mcsnead are betting on...

go rams

slo

They will all come around. When the Horns traded Goff for Matthew many fans here were ready to strike against the Horns. Matthews command of the offense from Game One allowed everyone to settle down on the Stafford Love Train.

 

[Merlin]

I get not being happy with Stetson as a backup. Only McVay and company know what he's shown behind the scenes. The key for Simpson to be a successful draft pick is to beat out Bennett for the QB2 as soon as possible but to also elevate further into a quality QB1. That's where I'm iffy, is the QB1 part.

You and me both. But it's gonna be nice to have a QB development to watch unfold. It's been a while.

"So, I had some secret meetings with Coach McVay, and I just was trying to be on script and do what everybody told me and not to tell anybody."

So he's not smart enough to realize that was pre-draft gamesmanship. This is like Goff not knowing where the sun rises and sets.

 

[El Chapo Jr]

I thought I talk a lot. But you seem to talk FOR ME just as much…even things not related to or changing/adding. It’s fun reading what I hadn’t thought/said.

Nah man you do but so do I lol. You said it but its ok, we don't agree. Can't say he's the best prospect over everyone then act like you don't think McVay will make him great. I hope you're right buddy. I'll come back and give you your props and you'll like it dammit

 

[DzRams]

I don't think the QB2 will factor in the game plans as heavily. It'd be up to our D to get the job done and everyone else around said QB to elevate their game. Whenever our backup has had to step in, the offense really took a hit big time. QB2 still to be determined as well so could be Bennett, could be Simpson, who knows. I'd feel better with Jimmy G stepping in but not sure he'll be an option in that case. What if the Rams really need the wins to stay afloat? Lot of variables to consider in that case.

Yeah, I too was thinking that they would rely heavily on the defense, but they would to get some contribution from the offense. For that to happen, QB2 can't completely shit the bed.

When your starter is 38, the backup is an important position that will contribute this year - for sure in training camp and possibly for a few games during the season. If Simpson wins that job, the 'we needed someone to contribute this year' objection is out the door.

 

[El Chapo Jr]

You and me both. But it's gonna be nice to have a QB development to watch unfold. It's been a while.

Yeah I won't lie and say I'm not going to enjoy watching him try to develop into a better NFL QB. Always root for the Rams no doubt. Definitely been awhile for sure. I hope he makes me a believer.

 

[Spider2YB]

I think if the Rams win it all again next year, #9 rides off into the sunset.

The only way this happens is if Stafford gets the shit kicked out of him all season and he barely makes it thru injury wise.

But if he makes it thru relatively healthy and is still playing like a top 5-10 QB, there is *no shot* in hell he retires. None. Zero. Theres not a single Hall of Fame worthy QB that retired when they were still one of the best QBs in the sport. Unless you include Brady, who was 46 years old in 2022 and closer to being in the 10-15 range than top 5. But everyone else—Manning, Elway, Brees, Aikman, Young, Montana, Favre, McNair, Warner, Big Ben, Fouts, and on and on. Every single one of those guys retired because they were physically incapable of being the same player they were accustomed to being. Matthew Stafford *just* had the best season of his career. And not only that, but I think Stafford and McVay have a sense of shame about their previous title defense. And if they ever got the chance to try and repeat again, it would look much differently than 2022.

 

[El Chapo Jr]

Yeah, I too was thinking that they would rely heavily on the defense, but they would to get some contribution from the offense. For that to happen, QB2 can't completely shit the bed.

When your starter is 38, the backup is an important position that will contribute this year - for sure in training camp and possibly for a few games during the season. If Simpson wins that job, the 'we needed someone to contribute this year' objection is out the door.

I wouldn't say it's out the door at all. Drafts have long ass conversations that can go on forever with hypotheticals. What if we lose an edge rusher, what if a WR goes down, what if an OT goes down, etc. It ultimately depends how the year unfolds. None of us know what the Rams are going to need throughout the year. Its what makes it so hard to win a Lombardi. So many things need to go right when so many things can go wrong.

 

[Ram Ts]

Can't say he's the best prospect over everyone then act like you don't think McVay will make him great. I hope you're right buddy. I'll come back and give you your props and you'll like it dammit

That’s not what I said at all. But you seem to want to argue against a pro Simpson guy. Which is funny because I’m not - I wouldn’t pick him.

I said for McVay - he likes a certain QB brain. When thinking that way, Simpson makes sense is better suited for McVay except for Manning.

But I never made any comments or stated opinions on how Simpson will do and succeed. I’m not sure he will. I hope he does. But what I do think is that McVay will like the way he thinks, processes and works mcvays offense. Which is why he’s a Ram today.

But I made no mention of how well he will do.

 

[El Chapo Jr]

That’s not what I said at all. But you seem to want to argue against a pro Simpson guy. Which is funny because I’m not - I wouldn’t pick him.

I said for McVay - he likes a certain QB brain. When thinking that way, Simpson makes sense is better suited for McVay except for Manning.

But I never made any comments or stated opinions on how Simpson will do and succeed. I’m not sure he will. I hope he does. But what I do think is that McVay will like the way he thinks, processes and works mcvays offense. Which is why he’s a Ram today.

But I made no mention of how well he will do.

Then why oh why would you post why he's better than every prospect coming out then but say you wouldn't pick him? That part doesn't compute at all. Guess I'll ask then, who would you pick?

 

[Spider2YB]

Stetson does a decent job as the scout team QB, our scout team work is the envy of the league. I think you want to keep him there vs having him be QB 2... and even then, if he were to win QB 2 over Simpson we should start looking at the 2027 and 28 draft for QB prospects.

Simpson has an average NFL QB arm but Stetson... oophf.

Stetson has a much better arm than people give him credit for. He had a preseason game last season where he threw for 330 and 3 TDs, with several plays pushing the ball downfield in tight coverage.

Stetson’s limitations are that he can get careless with the ball. He can be a bit of a gunslinger. He will grip it and rip it and throw it into some windows he probably shouldn’t. Which aren’t qualities you want in a backup QB. But he’s an anticipatory thrower with adequate arm strength and he’s twitchy with escapability and mobility skills. I fully expect him to have a great camp.

 

[Ram Ts]

Then why oh why would you post why he's better than every prospect coming out then but say you wouldn't pick him? That part doesn't compute at all. Guess I'll ask then, who would you pick?

Smh. Reading is hard

 

[El Chapo Jr]

Stetson has a much better arm than people give him credit for. He had a preseason game last season where he threw for 330 and 3 TDs, with several plays pushing the ball downfield in tight coverage.

Stetson’s limitations are that he can get careless with the ball. He can be a bit of a gunslinger. He will grip it and rip it and throw it into some windows he probably shouldn’t. Which aren’t qualities you want in a backup QB. But he’s an anticipatory thrower with adequate arm strength and he’s twitchy with escapability and mobility skills. I fully expect him to have a great camp.

It'll be interesting to see what type of fire is lit under him after this draft pick. He has the leg up for now because he knows the offense.

 

[El Chapo Jr]

Smh. Reading is hard

It isn't hard but I guess you don't want to say who'd you pick? Guess it's hard to answer? It's really the main thing I asked on that last post. Don't tell me you're getting gun shy now lol