Ty Simpson says he had "secret meeting" with Sean McVay before draft
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Key Points:
- Quarterback Ty Simpson revealed he had a "secret meeting" with Rams coach Sean McVay before the NFL draft, contradicting his earlier statement of only a brief interaction with Rams scouts.
- Simpson described the meeting as private and lengthy, lasting "hours and hours," with discussions focused on football, and he was instructed to keep it confidential to avoid alerting other teams.
- The secrecy aimed to prevent other teams from trading up to select Simpson ahead of the Rams, as knowledge of McVay's interest could have increased Simpson's draft value.
- Simpson's disclosure comes after being drafted by the Rams and may help counter perceptions that McVay was not fully invested in selecting him, especially given McVay's subdued demeanor during the draft.
