The LA Rams picking Ty Simpson during the 2026 NFL draft seems like a decision that continues to have new developments. There have been many reports that have suggested the team always planned on making the pick, despite not inviting the player to the Top 30  pre-draft visit. However, an analyst has now revealed what went down right after the franchise made the decision.

Sports analyst Chris Simms has now made a new revelation that there was a heated argument between Sean McVay and Les Snead, right before they entered the infamous presser, where things looked a little heated, at least from McVay’s side.

“They had a little bit of an argument about something else,” Simms said while on ‘You Better You Bet’ on Westwood One Sports. “And I’m not going to share all that with you, but it had nothing to do with that. There was a little bit of a heated argument about another topic right before they went out there, and that’s why Sean was kind of acting the way he was.”

Simms cleared that the argument was not about the decision to pick Simpson, but something else. The Rams’ decision to grab the Alabama quarterback at pick 13 raised some eyebrows, especially with Matthew Stafford on the roster. However, this selection was not the story of the day. Sean McVay’s icy body language and reaction turned more heads. While Les Snead looked excited, the head coach sat next to him but barely said a word about the new prospect.

However, things got so tense that McVay felt the need to play damage control. He insisted he and Snead remain as perfectly synced as ever, despite what the cameras might have captured the night before.

“We couldn’t be in more lockstep in every decision that we make,” McVay told the reporters. “Couldn’t be more excited about us to continue to lead together, but every decision that we make is collective and collaborative… This is my buddy right here.”

Heading into the draft, the Rams had a stacked roster. Between a solidified offensive line and a receiving corps headlined by Nacua and Adams, there simply wasn’t an urgent vacancy to fill. However, the front office decided to overlook their current depth chart and started looking at the 2027 horizon by drafting Ty Simpson.

Moreover, the Rams can face a panic situation if Matthew Stafford decides to hang up his cleats in the 2027 season. The current Rams’ quarterback is 37 years old. This is why they decided to make a smart decision to draft Ty Simpson to the side before it’s too late. 

In his lone season as a starter with Alabama in 2025, he started in 15 games, passed for 3,567 yards, and recorded 28 passing touchdowns. His production in the 2025 season ranked among the top quarterback performances at Alabama. His 473 passes ranked second in Alabama’s history, and his 305 completions ranked third.

What Ty Simpson Can Learn Sitting Behind the Veteran Stafford?

The LA Rams have built a massive safety net when they decided to bring in Simpson. At Rams, he gets access to premier offensive minds in McVay and the mentorship of a veteran and future Hall of Famer, Matthew Stafford. This setup will help the rookie to develop without the weight of the franchise on his shoulders from day one.

In a recent video shared by the Los Angeles Rams on social media, Ty Simpson was seen joining Matthew Stafford and Stetson Bennett for the drills. This is the first look at the team’s revamped quarterback room in action.

After his draft, Simpson was all praise about the veteran quarterback. He had said that he was excited to learn from Stafford and McVay.

“Matthew Stafford throws the ball with conviction and doesn’t care what happens,” Simpson had said. “He might throw a pick the drive before, and he’s coming back and throwing the same type of ball. That dude is an assassin. As a quarterback, that’s the type of mentality you have to have. Being able to learn from him and learn how he’s doing those things on a daily basis, I can’t wait to soak it all up.”

The momentary friction in the Rams’ war room might just be the cost of doing business when two perfectionists are at the helm. Now, the front office would be more focused on helping Simpson soak it all up and look for a successful transition.