How the Rams made the bold business decision to draft QB Ty Simpson (Gift Article)

Inside the bold business bet the Rams are placing on Ty Simpson: From a year-long secretive planning process to the draft war room conversations that led L.A. to see this QB as a way to become more aggressive in pursuit of a Super Bowl: www.nytimes.com/athletic/723...

As the Rams sat on the clock at No. 13, all but one player they expected to be available was there. A trade offer came in. Skill players spoke to them. As did a lineman. But the conviction on Ty Simpson spoke through. Inside the Rams’ process: www.nytimes.com/athletic/723...

Despite all the reactions, the Rams don’t see their Ty Simpson pick as missing on Year 1 impact. They see it as a chance to be more aggressive at this year’s trade deadline. Inside their process — and what could be coming down the line: www.nytimes.com/athletic/723...

Who were the Rams afraid would take Ty Simpson if they traded back? And what options did they consider while on the clock? A dive into the process behind a bold selection: www.nytimes.com/athletic/723...