Doug "D-Mac" McKain · Apr 24, 2026
McCain hates the Rams' selection of Ty Simpson at No. 13, arguing Simpson won't be a star and his ceiling is roughly a top-15 quarterback; he also doubts Simpson will earn multiple All-Pro nods and expects Matthew Stafford to get a large extension and reach the Hall of Fame.
“I think maybe he could be a top 15 quarterback, and I'm not I'm not afraid to to kinda plant my flag there.”
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Ty Simpson to make All-Pro
“If Ty Simpson makes five all pros in his career, if he makes three all pros, I will I'm gonna tattoo Tye Simpson on my forehead.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the season it describes has finished.
Matthew Stafford to make Hall of Fame
“Last year, he won the MVP, and that locked up his hall of fame... he's going to hall of fame.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the season it describes has finished.
- Positional FinishesTy SimpsonLos Angeles RamsApr 24, 2026
Ty Simpson to finish top 15 at his position, by passing yards
“I think maybe he could be a top 15 quarterback, and I'm not I'm not afraid to to kinda plant my flag there. May I think that's his ceiling.”
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