Rams destroy Super Bowl chances by reaching for unproven NFL Draft QB
The Los Angeles Rams are still in their Super Bowl era as long as Matthew Stafford is behind center, but the NFC franchise just stunned fans with their first pick in the 2026 NFL Draft . McVay and Co. were just minutes away from reaching the Super Bowl last season before losing to in-division rivals Seattle Seahawks.
However, Rams fans aren’t thrilled by how the team is approaching this year’s draft. MORE: Watch 2026 NFL Draft live on Fubo (free trial) In fact, the Los Angeles head coach even looked baffled Thursday night when the Rams’ pick was revealed by commissioner Roger Goodell. General manager Les Snead and the Rams opted to go with Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson.
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com/nHeGDifCwE — Breiden Fehoko (@BreidenFehoko) April 24, 2026 The Rams’ selection is simply dumbfounding for a number of reasons. The main issue with taking Simpson in the first round is that Stafford’s window as a Super Bowl-caliber signal caller is closing. Rams ruin Super Bowl chances with questionable NFL Draft pick Los Angeles features a talented offensive core of players that certainly needs aiding by adding an elite defensive prospect.
Meanwhile, the former college football star seemingly could’ve gone much later in Round 1. Simpson enters the NFL well behind newly-acquired Las Vegas Raiders star Fernando Mendoza in terms of readiness. Mendoza proved to be the clear number one quarterback talent throughout the NFL Draft process.