Ty Simpson, the Los Angeles Rams’ rookie quarterback, got a surprise shot of inspiration this week: a signed jersey and a personal video message from the legendary Tom Brady himself. This wasn’t some generic shout-out, either. Brady laid out some real talk for the young signal-caller, and Simpson’s reaction was pure gold.
Brady’s Bold Words for a Rookie Under Pressure
Brady, speaking through the video to Simpson at a Fanatics event, didn’t mince words. He told Simpson, “Hi Ty, do me a favor. Underneath that chair I left you something. I wanted to provide you a little bit of inspiration on your journey ahead. There are very high expectations for you as a first pick. Every day you approach the field you’re out there, you’re out there to make your teammates better. And I wish you the very best of luck in everything that you’re doing. Keep up the great work and I’m cheering for you every step of the way.” Yeah, that’s Brady. It’s an endearing moment, especially if you can overlook the fact that Brady beat the Rams in two Super Bowls. Simpson was visibly stunned by the gesture, laughing as he opened the package and gasping at what was inside. He even called it “one of the most meaningful moments of his young career so far.” You love to see that kind of genuine reaction, even if Brady himself, as a part owner of the Las Vegas Raiders, has “millions, maybe billions, of reasons” to want to see someone like Fernando Mendoza outperform Simpson.
Rams Hit by Early Injury Woes
While Simpson is riding high on some legendary encouragement, the Rams are navigating some early season bumps with key players. Puka Nacua, the NFL receptions leader, is still dealing with groin soreness, an injury he suffered nearly a week ago. Head Coach McVay had said he expected Nacua back “sometime this week,” but the starting receiver wasn’t on the field for Monday’s practice. McVay reiterated the team’s preference to “err on the side of caution” with soft-tissue injuries, and Nacua has been limited to conditioning work and weight training. Meanwhile, NFL sacks leader Myles Garrett was out there doing individual workouts before Monday’s practice. McVay mentioned caution with “soft tissue, especially with a skill player, or a knee with a guy that does some of the things Myles is doing.”
Simpson’s Preseason Promise
Despite the injury concerns around the team, Simpson is showing promise. He was ranked as the second-best rookie quarterback from Week 1 of preseason, coming in as runner-up to Drew. It’s early days, for sure, but getting a personal pep talk from the GOAT and showing out in the preseason opener? That’s a heck of a start to a journey with “very high expectations.” The preseason continues, and all eyes will be on Simpson to see how he builds on this early momentum.
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Originally reported by Turf Show Times.
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