The Los Angeles Rams turned plenty of heads when they used the No. 13 overall pick in the NFL draft on quarterback Ty Simpson. While some questioned why L.A. would take a quarterback with a veteran starter already in place, Simpson said he’s focusing more on the chance to study under some of the best offensive minds and talents in football.
Speaking with Gilberto Manzano of Sports Illustrated at the NFLPA Rookie Premiere, Simpson opened up about what it has been like to transition into an offense that features Matthew Stafford, Puka Nacua and Davante Adams.
“Just sitting there in the room with Matthew [Stafford], it’s super, super fun. It’s awesome,” Simpson said. “He’s just an A-plus guy, A-plus player. I think the tape shows that, and then being there with Sean [McVay] and all my teammates, it’s really, really cool.”
The learning process extends far beyond just quarterback meetings. Simpson noted that he is actively watching how the team’s elite pass-catchers operate, treating the opportunity to study Adams and Nacua as a masterclass in wide receiver play.
“Really, just how they go about things,” Simpson said when asked what he looks out for during film sessions. “I think it’s really, really cool to, one, be in the room with Matthew, who has done it at a high level for so long, and then see it from a wide receiver standpoint with Davante and Puka. And Davante especially, because of him being similar to Matthew, but I think both of those guys are two guys who are one of the greatest at their positions. The fact that I can watch both of them at the same time on my team, it’s a big advantage for me.”
With head coach Sean McVay pulling the strings and a potential future Hall of Famer under center, Simpson couldn’t ask for a better blueprint to follow as he develops in Los Angeles.
This article originally appeared on Rams Wire: Rams rookie QB Ty Simpson raves about learning from L.A.’s stars
Reporting by Oliver G., Rams Wire / Rams Wire
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