It's wise not to trust the NFL preseason but, holy moly, Rams QB Ty Simpson looks like a stud

Los Angeles Rams HC Sean McVay joins Colin Cowherd to discuss the Rams drafting Alabama QB Ty Simpson 13th overall, coaching reigning MVP Matthew Stafford, and being the Rams HC for his 10th season.

Before rookie Ty Simpson's NFL debut for the Los Angeles Rams on Saturday, his father texted him some sage advice.

"My dad just talked to me like I was four years old again," Simpson said of the message from his father Jason "He told me to catch every snap, make the easy ones easy, go do what you love, and I love you."

Simpson is a good son because he did exactly as instructed. He made his first pro game, against the Kansas City Chiefs no less, seem easy.

RAIDERS ROOKIE FERNANDO MENDOZA THANKS GOD FOR AN NFL DEBUT THAT COMPARES FAVORABLY TO 'MR BRADY'

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Ty Simpson signals at the line against the Kansas City Chiefs during the first half of a preseason game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., on Aug. 15, 2026. (IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)

Simpson completed 21-of-25 passes for 190 yards in three quarters of work after Stetson Bennett started and played the first quarter.

Simpson threw 2 touchdown passes without an interception and that kind of efficiency earned him a whopping 125.0 passer rating.

"It was a really good day for him," Coach Sean McVay crowed. "I just felt like he was in good command and it was cool to see a good smile on his face."

Those facts and reaction beg context. So, let's examine ...

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay walks on the field at Lumen Field after the 2026 NFC Championship Game against the Seattle Seahawks in Seattle, Washington, on Jan. 25, 2026. (Kevin Ng/Imagn Images)

The old adage among NFL scouts, coaches and smart scribes is that the preseason does