Los Angeles Rams not getting early return expected with Ty Simpson

​  When the Los Angeles Rams selected Ty Simpson with the 13th overall pick in the NFL Draft, the decision immediately sparked debate. Fans and media members were divided on whether a team in win-now mode should invest such a high draft pick in a quarterback, especially after Matthew Stafford came off an MVP-caliber season. At the same time, the Rams had an opportunity to develop a quarterback of the future with Stafford’s career entering its later stages.Recent reports suggest Simpson hasn’t provided the early return the Rams hoped to see. In fact, he hasn’t separated himself in the competition for the QB2 role. So far, he hasn’t looked noticeably better—or worse—than Stetson Bennett.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementMORE: Marvin Mims gets brutally honest over Denver Broncos offseason movesThere’s still plenty of time before the Rams take the field for training camp and the preseason. However, during an offseason workout period limited to helmets and shorts, this isn’t the most encouraging development. That’s particularly true for a first-round quarterback.No one expected Simpson to arrive and dominate the way Ben Roethlisberger did as a rookie in 2004. Still, it’s reasonable to think he could have outperformed Bennett early on. Bennett may simply have an advantage thanks to his experience in Sean McVay’s system.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementFor Rams fans who questioned the pick from the beginning, these reports likely won’t inspire much confidence. Again, there’s plenty of time for Simpson to change the narrative, but he’ll need to show meaningful progress to win over skeptics. The good news is that he won’t be forced into the QB1 role anytime soon.MORE: Joey Bosa’s NFL career might be over after 10 seasonsSimpson also benefits from taking extra reps while Stafford rests. If anything, these are valuable bonus opportunities for the rookie. Expectations are one thing; player development is another. Despite the slow start, Simpson still possesses the upside that made him an intriguing long-term investment.Simpson was a one-year starter at Alabama, but he earned that opportunity. He won a competitive quarterback battle and led the Crimson Tide offense without many of the advantages Alabama typically enjoys. He didn’t have an elite defense, a dominant offensive line, or the powerhouse rushing attack often associated with the program.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementInstead, Simpson had to carry more of the burden himself. He navigated a brutal late-season stretch that included a road game at Auburn, the SEC Championship against Georgia, and a road playoff game at Oklahoma. He responded by winning two of those three contests and showing impressive resilience under pressure.While the Rams haven’t seen immediate fireworks from Simpson, there’s still plenty of time before they need to consider him as their future starting quarterback.      ​Read More Feedzy