Los Angeles Rams general manager Les Snead was clear when he talked about the 2026 NFL Draft . This was a class that was drafted to fill future needs and provide depth rather than be instant impact contributors. However, that doesn’t mean a surprise won’t happen and a player won’t emerge in OTAs and training camp.  Ahead of Rookie Minicamp kicking off this week, let’s take a look at how each Rams rookie could earn a spot as a starter.  Patience Remains the Plan for Ty Simpson The expectation right now is that Ty Simpson won’t start at all his rookie season , which makes the most sense. Matthew Stafford is coming off an MVP season and is still playing at a high level. Given Simpson’s inexperience, sitting for a year or two is the most beneficial to his development.  There is one scenario in which Simpson would start, and it’s in the case Stafford gets injured. Stafford has generally remained healthy with the Rams despite missing games in 2022 and one game in 2023.…