He's Like J.J. McCarthy' -- Ex-NFL GM Delivers Blunt Verdict On Ty Simpson, Claims Rams QB Is 'A Career Backup'

Ty Simpson became the biggest surprise of the 2026 NFL Draft for the Los Angeles Rams after the team selected the quarterback with the 13th overall pick, passing on multiple position groups that analysts expected. The pick followed Matthew Stafford winning the league’s MVP, yet the article notes Stafford is 38 and is the second-oldest starting quarterback behind Aaron Rodgers (42). Former NFL general manager Scot McCloughan questioned whether Simpson was the right development choice, calling him “overdrafted” and comparing him to J.J. McCarthy and Mac Jones as a “career backup.” Simpson’s 2026 role could mirror that expectation as he enters the third season of his four-year rookie contract. The Rams, led by Les Snead and coach Sean McVay, previously took risks, but are now counting on Simpson to justify the selection.