Darnold played well in the playoffs but he had long stretches of the season where he sucked. If Seattle had Dallas’ defense, they don’t even make the playoffs.
Rams: (#13) 1st Round QB Ty Simpson
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pvtdragon39
Pro Bowler
You know they said the Same thing about Hurts LMAO
2026 NFL Draft grades: Ty Simpson at 13 is wild, while 2 teams in top 10 get A+ marks
Yahoo Sports draft expert Charles McDonald graded all 32 picks on Thursday, and one of them earned an F.sports.yahoo.com
Yahoo Sports first round draft grade for the Rams: F.
This will be a commonly held opinion amongst other pundits, players, and coaches. This board is legit the only place I see people defending this pick.
Couldn’t.2026 NFL Draft grades: Ty Simpson at 13 is wild, while 2 teams in top 10 get A+ marks
Yahoo Sports draft expert Charles McDonald graded all 32 picks on Thursday, and one of them earned an F.
Yahoo Sports first round draft grade for the Rams: F.
This will be a commonly held opinion amongst other pundits, players, and coaches. This board is legit the only place I see people defending this pick.
Care.
Less.
And.. it’s less defending the pick than it is not having a total meltdown over it.
pvtdragon39
Pro Bowler
Are you kidding? Seattle would still have beat the shit outta 90% of the teams and went in.
Pundits? Yes. I'm sure we'll get bad grades because the idea of drafting for the future always makes their heads explode.2026 NFL Draft grades: Ty Simpson at 13 is wild, while 2 teams in top 10 get A+ marks
Yahoo Sports draft expert Charles McDonald graded all 32 picks on Thursday, and one of them earned an F.
Yahoo Sports first round draft grade for the Rams: F.
This will be a commonly held opinion amongst other pundits, players, and coaches. This board is legit the only place I see people defending this pick.
We won't hear the opinions of players or coaches, so that's kind of an off-base point.
Are YOU kidding? Their defense was their ticket. They were the best in football. If you gave them the 26th best defense in football, they aren’t making the playoffs. Darnold led the league in turnovers!!
Players all over Twitter are making fun of the Rams pick tonight. This message board is legit the only place I can find people happy with it.
People with no rooting interest either way saw our pick and thought “well that was dumb”.
pvtdragon39
Pro Bowler
Bears made the playoffs didnt they? I must be an idiot to think a 27th ranked defense made the playoffs, with a WORSE Offense!
yeah because Caleb Williams didn’t turn the ball over. If Caleb Williams turned the ball over at the same rate as Sam Darnold, the Bears don’t make the playoffs. It’s pretty simple.
All I have to say is yikes.
Yeah, McVay looked absolutely STOKED in that press conference.
I'm not sure what the big deal is. Both Snead, McVay, and Demoff have said that the draft is more Les than Sean. Snead oversees the draft, his team brings players to the coaches, and then together they decide who they like.
But why does it matter? We are one of the better drafting teams over the last 9 years, and one of the most successful teams in that same time span. Let them cook!
pvtdragon39
Pro Bowler
Yes he does, He only had 3 less turnovers than Darnold. He fumbled more than Darnold but Darnold threw int. A Turnover is a Turnover.
Yes, in three years we all may be rejoicing in the Simpson pick if he plays well. But I fear we may all be heartbroken in late January/mid February because we were a Bain or Lemon or Sadiq away from a SB. It's been a few hours now and I still can't believe it. Your choice of so many good players to play RIGHT NOW and you pass. And this rationalization about "well, our pick at 29 got us McDuffie" - that's BS. We had the 13th pick too! In addition to McDuffie!! You'll never get a shot like this again to immediately improve a SB-worthy team. Like it or not, this single selection may very well define Snead & McVay's legacy. And wow, McVay looked like someone shot his dog at the presser.
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Perhaps you're only seeing what you are looking to find.2026 NFL Draft grades: Ty Simpson at 13 is wild, while 2 teams in top 10 get A+ marks
Yahoo Sports draft expert Charles McDonald graded all 32 picks on Thursday, and one of them earned an F.
Yahoo Sports first round draft grade for the Rams: F.
This will be a commonly held opinion amongst other pundits, players, and coaches. This board is legit the only place I see people defending this pick.
I haven't seen any players making comments. Which ones?
pvtdragon39
Pro Bowler
It would be funny if he went to the Superbowl twice and probowl 4 times like another QB that was laughed at.
I am sorry so many of you are angry but that’s what happens when a relatively small handful of us turned out to be right
Of the handful of QBs who become plus starters from this and next years draft, Simpson will be one. Stafford will love this kid and will be a willing teacher. We have surrounded him with elite coaching.
Could they have traded back? There was not a lot of trades full stop. I agree that we should use some 2027 capital to move up perhaps twice
WR
Center
Returner
In that order
I love Bernard so if they traded up to take him I would be happy. That said there will be a great WR prospect at 61 because teams will be drafting Edges LBs and CBs who are impressive groups
We need to find a backup OT but perhaps via trade or FA post draft
Of the handful of QBs who become plus starters from this and next years draft, Simpson will be one. Stafford will love this kid and will be a willing teacher. We have surrounded him with elite coaching.
Could they have traded back? There was not a lot of trades full stop. I agree that we should use some 2027 capital to move up perhaps twice
WR
Center
Returner
In that order
I love Bernard so if they traded up to take him I would be happy. That said there will be a great WR prospect at 61 because teams will be drafting Edges LBs and CBs who are impressive groups
We need to find a backup OT but perhaps via trade or FA post draft
Lmaoooooooo.
Darnold 14 INTs, Caleb 7.
Darnold lost fumbles 3, Caleb 0.
Do better.