Rams quarterback Ty Simpson, the 13th overall pick in the 2026 NFL draft, faced criticism from former NFL General Manager Scot McCloughan, who labeled him as “overdrafted” and compared him to career backups like J.J. McCarthy and Mac Jones. McCloughan expressed concerns about Simpson potentially starting due to his draft position rather than merit, emphasizing that this is not how to build a roster. Head coach Sean McVay, however, has experience with quarterbacks and will guide Simpson, who may have to wait for playing time with Matthew Stafford’s plans to play into his 40s.
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