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Rams’ Ty Simpson gets strong early OTAs review from do-it-all LA defender
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The Los Angeles Rams are already in the pressure cooker just by virtue of being Super Bowl contenders who are coming off a stinging NFC title game defeat to a divisional rival, but they turned up the heat even more after selecting Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson with the No. 13 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. LA could immediately face the consequences of that decision, as it tries to win at least one more championship before Matthew Stafford retires.
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But Simpson gets to wait a while before being thrust under the magnifying glass. He is not burdened with the anxiety of leading the franchise to the Lombardi Trophy next season. All the 23-year-old has to do right now is listen, learn and work hard. That process appears to be producing positive results thus far, at least according to one of his new teammates .
"He could read the offense," Rams defensive back Quentin Lake said of Simpson's showing at organized team activities while appearing on Underdog's "The Arena: Gridiron" podcast. "Even coming in early, he's been able to make all the throws that he needs to. Very calculated. I think one of the reasons why they liked him so much is he can anticipate things too, which I like.
"I haven't gone against him personally, but watching him from afar, he's getting there. It's starting to click, and I think it's because who he has around him."
Ty Simpson is a polarizing prospect, but Lake's assessment is definitely encouraging. Coaching is more impactful than ever before, and with an offensive guru and Super Bowl champ like Sean McVay molding him, the 2025 Second-Team All-SEC selection could have a favorable road to success in front of him. He has to walk the path, but McVay and MVP Matthew Stafford can help him stay the course.
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Simpson, who completed 64.5 percent of his passes for 3,567 yards and 28 touchdowns last season, will soak up all the knowledge he can during this critical transition phase. OTAs will not define his tenure with the Rams, but they mark the first real step on what management envisions to be a long and prosperous NFL journey.
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