Sean McVay left baffled after Los Angeles Rams’ absurd 2026 NFL Draft pick
Sean McVay and the Los Angeles Rams hurt their franchise’s chances of winning another Super Bowl after making a wild first-round pick during the 2026 NFL Draft . However, the most intriguing part of the NFC West team’s decision at pick no. 13 is the disconnect between McVay and the Rams.
It became apparent Thursday night that the LA head coach isn’t exactly a fan of the quarterback selected. MORE: Watch 2026 NFL Draft live on Fubo (free trial) McVay appeared to be visibly upset after the Rams spent their first rounder on Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson. Meanwhile, the decision to go with Simpson created an uncomfortable dynamic for the team’s fanbase considering Matthew Stafford is still the franchise’s starting signal caller.
Oh Boy: Rams HC Sean McVay was visibly PISSED OFF that the team drafted Alabama QB Ty Simpson with its 13th overall pick. Sean wants to win another Super Bowl with Matthew Stafford, and that pick could've added an elite weapon for the team What a terrible situation 🤦♂️ pic. twitter.
com/ZNUOfXup6s — Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) April 24, 2026 Simpson certainly proved to be a capable starter for the Crimson Tide at moments during the 2025 college football season. Although, Alabama failed to reach the College Football Playoff and Simpson was ranked way behind top QB Fernando Mendoza during the draft process. Mendoza went first overall to the Las Vegas Raiders and seemingly received great support from NFL legend Tom Brady.
Are McVay and the Rams feuding after Round 1 NFL Draft pick? However, the disconnect between McVay and the Rams appears to be significant based on the head coach’s own comments. McVay revealed that he “did not do a lot of homework” on Simpson at the NFL Annual Meeting .