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Was Sean McVay unhappy about Rams' Ty Simpson draft pick? Fans dissect video

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The Los Angeles Rams coach didn't seem to happy after the team took Alabama QB Ty Simpson in the 2026 NFL Draft.

The Los Angeles Rams ' selection of Alabama QB Ty Simpson was a curious one on so many levels (it earned a "D" grade from our experts ). Some felt it was a reach for a quarterback who isn't a top-13 talent. Others wondered why a win-now team would make a win-later move.

And then there's the question about whether head coach Sean McVay can work his usual magic on the young Matthew Stafford heir. On top of all that, a lot of folks on social media looked at McVay's responses in the post-first round press conference. He seemed...

non-plussed. Here's a look at some of what he said and the reaction on social media: He’s over the moon. Never seen anyone this ecstatic about their future franchise guy.

pic. twitter. com/KWOcHIxcfk — 🅱️en (@benboomjamin) April 24, 2026 THIS SEAN MCVAY VIDEO IS WILD TO WATCH… You can basically see the steam pouring out of his ears after the #Rams drafted Ty Simpson with the 13th pick.