The Rams got the backup quarterback they wanted in Ty Simpson. Perhaps more importantly, they prevented a certain NFC rival from picking him up for themselves. Simpson came out of the 2026 NFL draft as one of the most oft-talked about picks, in part because of Rams coach Sean McVay’s viral reaction to the selection . Even though Los Angeles risked a No. 13 pick to draft him, the organization reportedly liked Simpson’s tape and clearly thought he was talented enough to come off the board as the QB2 behind Fernando Mendoza. There was another reason the Rams took a gamble on him so early, per The Athletic’s Nate Atkins. The Rams believed the Cardinals, who held the No. 34 pick in the second round, had “heavy interest” in Simpson , and they decided they would rather draft him high than face him twice year in the NFC West. In fact, the Rams were so bought in on Simpson that they planned to stash him even if veteran Jimmy Garoppolo re-signed as their backup, according to Atkins.…