Ty Simpson Addresses Sean McVay's Draft Night Press Conference: 'I Didn't Really See It'

The 2026 NFL Draft delivered one of its biggest surprises when the Los Angeles Rams selected quarterback Ty Simpson with the 13th overall pick.

Yet the moment took an unexpected turn when Rams head coach Sean McVay and general manager Les Snead met with reporters to discuss the selection. Witnesses described McVay’s demeanor as sullen, disinterested, and disengaged.

Ty Simpson’s Reaction to McVay’s Draft Night Demeanor

Simpson, speaking to the Los Angeles Times on Saturday via reporter Gary Klein, addressed the press conference reaction:

“I didn’t really see it,” Simpson said. “I know one thing though. I know Coach McVay has been in contact and he’s super fired up. And I’m super excited. . . . I know that I couldn’t have asked for a better situation, not only with the best player in the league in front of me but the best coach in the league at the helm.”

McVay Admits He Was 'Grumpy' During Press Conference

The next day, McVay acknowledged his subdued behavior, calling it “grumpy.”

Analyst Chris Simms, who recently spoke with McVay during a visit to an Arsenal match in London, shared further insight on PFT Live:

“McVay told me the vibe had to do with some sort of volatile situation that happened before they went out there,” Simms said. “And that there was some little argument about something.”

Behind the Scenes: Did Simpson Really Miss the Moment?

Given that the press conference directly involved Simpson’s draft selection, it’s surprising he claimed not to have noticed McVay’s demeanor. Speculation arose: Did he choose his words carefully? Was he briefed not to comment? Or did he simply downplay the moment?

Reports later confirmed Simpson had a ‘secret meeting’ with McVay before the draft, raising questions about whether the two had discussed the press conference in advance.