The Los Angeles Rams don't have to worry about the quarterback position for another season.
That's because quarterback Matthew Stafford announced he's coming back for at least one more season while accepting his MVP award earlier this month.
While that's great news for the Rams, the team still has to start thinking ahead to life without the 38-year-old quarterback, as he could retire in 2027.
ESPN's Louis Riddick shared an interesting rumor recently that revealed the Rams have interest in Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson.
"I know personally [the Rams] like Ty Simpson," Riddick said. "His skillset and makeup is exactly what they're looking for."
If that's the case, it's quite conceivable the Rams could draft Simpson and have him sit behind Stafford as his possible successor, something Los Angeles doesn't currently have on its roster.
Simpson, who had a strong season in his first year as a starter but struggled down the stretch, is one of the more polarizing prospects in this year's draft class.
The Alabama product is widely considered the second-best quarterback, but that's the case during a year in which the quarterback class isn't strong, so that is not saying much.
As a result, if you ask draft experts, they'll give you different answers as to how ready Simpson is for the NFL and when he could come off the board.
The Rams have 10 picks in this year's draft, including four in the first three rounds, so they're well-positioned to take Simpson on Day 1 or 2 if it's warranted.
But Los Angeles has to balance making picks that help the team win now versus picks that may not help them for a year or more, if ever.
Ideally, the Rams take a swing on Simpson in the middle rounds, but there's a good chance he won't be available at that point with so many quarterback-needy teams and a shallow signal-caller group overall.
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