T.J. Houshmandzadeh, a former wide receiver for the Cincinnati Bengals, has made a bold prediction regarding Ty Simpson, the Los Angeles Rams' newly drafted quarterback. Houshmandzadeh believes that Simpson, chosen 13th overall in the 2026 NFL Draft, will have a better NFL career than Fernando Mendoza, who was selected first overall by the Las Vegas Raiders. He emphasized that Simpson's success hinges on being coached by Sean McVay, one of the league's top offensive minds. Since joining the Rams in 2017, McVay has transformed the team into a powerhouse, leading them to a Super Bowl victory in 2021 and becoming the franchise's winningest coach by 2024. Simpson's entry into the Rams' quarterback situation raises questions, as the team also has veteran Matthew Stafford, who recently won the NFL MVP award, and Stetson Bennett competing for the starting role. Simpson's experience as a redshirt junior at Alabama, where he waited three seasons to become the starter, may serve him well as he learns from Stafford before taking the reins of the Rams' offense.