Rookie Rueben Bain struggles while Ty Simpson remains inactive for Rams
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 9, 2026, 5:03 PM
Last updated Oct 9, 2026
Rueben Bain, selected by the Buccaneers at pick 15, has underperformed early in the season. In three active games, he has recorded three tackles, zero sacks or QB hits, and a modest pressure rate of 9.8%. While the Rams picked quarterback Ty Simpson at pick 13, he has yet to see game action. Critics argue the Rams could have benefited from selecting Bain or other players that could contribute immediately. Sean McVay has acknowledged the need for immediate impact players but remains hopeful for Simpson's potential in the long run.
- •Bain has played 111 snaps with minimal impact in three games.
- •Ty Simpson has not been active for any games this season.
- •Critics mention better immediate options than the Rams' draft choices.
- •Bain recorded his first run tackle against the Cowboys.
- •Experts debate Bain's effectiveness as a pressure rusher.
- 5:03 PMYahoo Sports — They said the Rams should have drafted him over Ty Simpson, but he hasn’t looked the part
"Rueben Bain’s struggles have been uniquely apparent for a rookie
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