Sean McVay clarifies ‘demeanor’ after taking Ty Simpson
By Rolando Rosa
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The Los Angeles Rams made one of the most stunning moves of the 2026 NFL Draft by selecting Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson with the No. 13 pick. The Rams chose Simpson despite having Matthew Stafford, who previously guided them to a Super Bowl and is coming off an MVP season.
During a press conference soon after selecting Simpson, Rams head coach Sean McVay appeared to be visibly frustrated by the decision. McVay confirmed that the rookie Simpson will begin his NFL career competing with Stetson Bennett for a backup role.
The next day, McVay clarified his demeanor and is attempting to put a positive spin now after the social media uproar.
“We’re excited about it,” McVay said. “Always want to be mindful of how things come off, things like that. Very excited about last night, very excited about (Friday) and couldn’t be more excited about us continuing to lead together, but every decision that we make is collective and collaborative.
“That was never my intended way to come off, but sometimes I can be a little grumpy.”
Simpson is arriving in the NFL with limited college experience but coming off his best season. He made all 15 of his career starts last season as he passed for 3,567 yards and 28 touchdowns as he helped Alabama reach the College Football Playoff quarterfinals.
