One simple fix could end Rams' post-draft QB drama, elate Matthew Stafford

Sean McVay, Les Snead and Ty Simpson authored a comedy of errors with the Rams' first-round pick. They can still squash the drama in one bold stroke.

One simple fix could end Rams' post-draft QB drama, elate Matthew Stafford

Sean McVay, Les Snead and Ty Simpson authored a comedy of errors with the Rams' first-round pick. They can still squash the drama in one bold stroke.

When you’re based near Hollywood, maybe veering into the theater of the absurd is inevitable. But if the 2026 Los Angeles Rams want their bizarre spring trailer to signal a winter blockbuster, then they might want to add one more plot twist to the script.

To summarize the past few days, the Rams – probably the clear-cut, second-best team in the NFL in 2025 (and just barely shy of the top spot) – surprisingly chose Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson with the 13th overall pick of the 2026 NFL Draft. Then coach Sean McVay, admittedly, went out of his way to downplay Simpson’s selection (multiple times in various interviews) in deference to the Rams' current QB1, league MVP Matthew Stafford. Then, even after being tabbed, Simpson claimed he’d never met McVay, nor previously spoken to GM Les Snead. THEN Snead admitted that Simpson had been less than truthful ... on the Rams' behalf.

1. Las Vegas Raiders – QB Fernando Mendoza, IndianaThe first round of the 2026 NFL Draft brings franchise‑defining moments as teams make their selections from the top of the board.See how picks 1 through 32 came off the clock as the next generation of NFL talent enters the league.

Kansas City Chiefs (from Browns) − CB Mansoor Delane, LSU

Washington Commanders − LB Sonny Styles, Ohio State

New Orleans Saints − WR Jordyn Tyson, Arizona State

Cleveland Browns (from Chiefs) − OL Spencer Fano, Utah

Giants (from Cincinnati Bengals) − OL Francis Mauigoa, Miami (Fla.)

Dallas Cowboys (from Dolphins) − S Caleb Downs, Ohio State

Miami Dolphins (from Cowboys) − OT Kadyn Proctor, Alabama

Los Angeles Rams (from Atlanta Falcons) − QB Ty Simpson, Alabama

Tampa Bay Buccaneers − DE Rueben Bain Jr., Miami (Fla.)

Jets (from Indianapolis Colts) − TE Kenyon Sadiq, Oregon

Philadelphia Eagles (from Green Bay Packers via Cowboys) − WR Makai Lemon, USC

Pittsburgh Steelers − OT Max Iheanachor, Arizona State

Los Angeles Chargers − DE/OLB Akheem Mesidor, Miami (Fla.)

Cowboys (from Eagles) − DE Malachi Lawrence, Central Florida

Browns (from Jacksonville Jaguars) − WR KC Concepcion, Texas A&M

Dolphins (from 49ers) − CB Chris Johnson, San Diego State

New England Patriots (from Texans via Bills) − OT Caleb Lomu, Utah

One simple fix could end Rams' post-draft QB drama, elate Matthew Stafford

One simple fix could end Rams' post-draft QB drama, elate Matthew Stafford