Eric Williams· Jul 30, 2026
Williams argues the Rams' biggest vulnerability is the inexperience behind Matthew Stafford, and expects Stetson Bennett rather than rookie first-rounder Ty Simpson to win the backup quarterback job.
“Bennett is more likely equipped to take on the role of backup instead of Simpson.”
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- Depth Chart CallsStetson BennettJul 30, 2026
Stetson Bennett to be 2nd on the depth chart
“Bennett is more likely equipped to take on the role of backup instead of Simpson.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsTy SimpsonJul 30, 2026
Ty Simpson to be 3rd on the depth chart
“For now, though, Simpson is running with the third group behind Stafford and Stetson Bennett. ... Bennett is more likely equipped to take on the role of backup instead of Simpson.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
What others said about the same people
- Daniel JeremiahRoster Spot Calls · Stetson BennettHit · 100Jeremiah suggested Omarion Hampton could lead the NFL in rushing this season, praising the Chargers' run scheme and offensive line, and predicted the Chargers reach the playoffs. He also named the Eagles and Bengals as overlooked contenders, picked Carson Beck to start before Fernando Mendoza, said the Raiders aren't a playoff team, and leaned toward the Rams keeping three quarterbacks with Stetson Bennett ahead of Ty Simpson.
- Blaine GrisakRoster Spot Calls · Ty SimpsonHit · 100After the Rams' first preseason game, Grisak predicted the full 53-man roster, naming three quarterbacks, four running backs, five receivers, five tight ends, nine offensive linemen, four linebackers, six defensive linemen, four edge rushers, five cornerbacks, five safeties and three special teamers, with Dean Connors headed for the practice squad instead.
- Rich EisenMock Draft Picks · Ty SimpsonHit · 100Eisen argues that if Ty Simpson does go in the first round, it will be in the bottom third of the round.
- Bucky BrooksMock Draft Picks · Ty SimpsonHit · 100Brooks argued Ty Simpson's value matches the bottom of the first round or the second round, not a top-six pick, and graded receiver Germie Bernard as a middle-of-the-second-round prospect.
- Jaime EisnerMock Draft Picks · Ty SimpsonClose · 42A seven-round Jets mock draft for the 2026 NFL Draft, assigning specific prospects to each of New York's nine picks, and calling Brandon Cisse a likely top-50 selection.
- Chris BrockmanPosition Order Calls · Ty SimpsonHit · 100Brockman argued four Ohio State players will be taken in the top 10, that Fernando Mendoza will be the first QB off the board and top Tom Brady's 2001 statistical line as a rookie, that Jeremiah Love will beat Ashton Jeanty's rookie production, that tight ends Kenyan Sadiq and Eli Stowers both go top 20, that Ty Simpson is the second QB drafted in round one and starts Week 1, that Jimmy Garoppolo gets the Cardinals over .500, and that Mike Evans leaves Tampa for a contender and goes further in the playoffs than the Bucs.
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