Sean McVay downplays 'grumpy' demeanor after Rams' selection of Ty Simpson, embraces GM Les Snead
McVay's news conference drew more than a few eyebrows after Day 1 of the NFL Draft.
People had questions about Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay’s demeanor after the most controversial pick of the 2026 NFL Draft . McVay had answers on Friday. The Rams head coach opened his news conference after Day 2 of the draft by acknowledging the attention he received the previous night.
He had been described by media members as “muted” and “mad” over the selection of Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson at No. 13 overall, seemingly setting up a successor for Matthew Stafford. NFL Draft: Best players still available | Draft Guide | Round 2-3 grades As he took his seat, he asked reporters, “What do you guys think, am I angry right now?
” He then cracked a smile and told them he had no issue with the pick or Rams general manager Les Snead, who was seated next to him: “I will say this, though. The one thing that would never be doubted is we couldn’t be in more lockstep in every decision that we make. I get my demeanor last night, and so … we’re excited about it.
There’s different things I think we always want to be mindful of, how things come off, things like that. “Very excited about last night, very excited about today. Couldn’t be more excited about us continuing to lead together.