Ty Simpson dazzles in his Rams debut
Rookie quarterback Ty Simpson impressed in his preseason debut for the Rams, completing 21 of 25 passes for 190 yards and two touchdowns. Coach Sean McVay praised his decision-making and command of the offense.
Why it matters
Simpson's performance provides the Rams with a viable backup option for Matthew Stafford, addressing a key roster concern.
And now it’s becoming a little more apparent why the Rams used the 13th overall pick in the draft on quarterback Ty Simpson.
Yes, it was only the preseason. For rookie quarterbacks, it’s all about looking the part. Simpson looked the part on Saturday at Kansas City.
Simpson completed 21 of 25 passes for 190 yards and two touchdowns in three quarters of action.
“He took what the defense gave him,” coach Sean McVay said after the game. “You know, I thought he read the plays out, read with his feet. You know, I thought he did a really good job overall. And I thought, even on some of the keepers, where maybe the primary isn’t there, he attacks with the ball up. . . .
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