Rams coach Sean McVay says quarterback Matthew Stafford reacted just the way the Rams hoped he would by the team spending its first-round pick on his heir apparent, Ty Simpson.

Rams coach Sean McVay's subdued demeanor in his postdraft news conference after Los Angeles picked quarterback Ty Simpson drew attention Thursday night.

“I like that he stayed,” he said. “He didn’t do it the easy way. He went the hard route. It starts off with a loss against Florida State, then I watched him dig in and play his best at the hardest mom...