Chad Ochocinco Johnson· Apr 25, 2026
Johnson argued the Rams' first-round quarterback Ty Simpson will not become Matt Stafford's successor, though he later conceded Simpson could be plugged in given the supporting cast.
“He's not one that's going to be the successor to goddamn Matt Stafford.”
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- Draft Bust CallsTy SimpsonLos Angeles RamsApr 25, 2026
Ty Simpson to disappoint at the next level
“I like tdd Simpson. I like what he did. You know at Alabama? It was cool. But he's not the one. Excuse me, let me take this back. He's not one that's going to be the successor to goddamn Matt Stafford.”
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