Daniel Kelly of First Round Mock has a bold recommendation for Los Angeles Rams coach Sean McVay regarding Ty Simpson ahead of next season. In a social media post on Saturday, Kelly asked McVay to ditch Simpson and trade for New Orleans Saints quarterback Spencer Rattler.
The former New York Jets scout argues the Rams’ 2026 season could hinge on quarterback depth, which necessitates having an experienced backup in place for Matthew Stafford. He noted that Rattler offers a proven NFL experience, which Simpson and Stetson Bennett lack.
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After trading for defensive superstar and reigning Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett, the Rams were elevated to the favorite for the Super Bowl next season. However, they might fail to get close to that lofty expectation if something happens to Matthew Stafford, who's the league's reigning MVP.
Daniel Kelly believes that the Rams have to prepare for that instead of relying on 2026 first-round selection Ty Simpson and three-year backup Stetson Bennett. He believes Spencer Rattler, who has 14 NFL starts to his name, is a good option for the team.
Daniel Kelly made his case with Spencer Rattler’s stats in the 2025 season, where he started eight games for the Saints. In his analysis, he highlighted the quarterback’s completion percentage, which ranks among the best in the league, as well as his decision-making speed.
Kelly also noted he's analyzed Rattler's game for quite some time, dating back to his final college days at South Carolina. The knowledge he has about the quarterback makes the analyst confident about his recommendation.
Ty Simpson’s selection by the Rams in April came as a surprise to many, as it negates the team’s known approach of trading for ready-made players. Nonetheless, he’s now viewed as the team’s quarterback of the future, despite the skeptical report coming out of the minicamp.
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