When the Los Angeles Rams shocked the NFL world by selecting quarterback Ty Simpson with the 13th overall pick in the 2026 draft, the buzz wasn't just about the player—it was about the coach's mood. Sean McVay appeared noticeably sullen and disengaged during the post-draft press conference alongside general manager Les Snead. The moment quickly became one of the most talked-about highlights of draft night.

So, what did Simpson make of his new head coach's grumpy demeanor? "I didn't really see it," Simpson said Saturday, according to Gary Klein of the Los Angeles Times. The young quarterback quickly pivoted to optimism, adding, "I know Coach McVay has been in contact and he's super fired up. And I'm super excited. I know that I couldn't have asked for a better situation—not only with the best player in the league in front of me but the best coach in the league at the helm."

McVay later admitted he was indeed "grumpy" during that press conference. The plot thickened when Chris Simms, who spotted McVay at an Arsenal match in London, shared on PFT Live that the coach hinted at a "volatile situation" and "some little argument about something" that happened right before they faced the cameras.

It's hard to believe Simpson was completely unaware of such a viral draft-night moment, especially one that directly involved his arrival in Los Angeles. Perhaps he chose his words carefully—maybe he didn't "see" the clip himself, even if someone surely filled him in. Or, as reports suggest, he may have been asked to keep quiet about it, just like when he had a "secret meeting" with McVay before the draft.

Either way, Simpson's focus remains on the future, and with a star-studded roster and a proven coaching staff, the Rams' newest signal-caller has plenty of reasons to be excited—grumpy press conferences aside.