Scot McCloughan critiques Ty Simpson as a potential backup quarterback

Former NFL General Manager Scot McCloughan criticized Rams quarterback Ty Simpson, the 13th overall pick in the 2026 NFL draft. During an appearance on Team 980 in D.C., McCloughan stated that he believes Simpson is overdrafted and compared him to J.J. McCarthy and Mac Jones, suggesting he may only serve as a career backup. McCloughan's remarks come as the Rams draft their first potential starting quarterback since head coach Sean McVay's arrival in 2017. As veteran Matthew Stafford contemplates playing into his 40s, the path for Simpson's development remains uncertain.

• 11:10 PMYahoo Sports — Scot McCloughan dubs Ty Simpson a "career backup"