LOS ANGELES -- Rams rookie quarterback Ty Simpson said the team's offseason program made him feel like he was a college freshman again learning the playbook.
"[It's like] drinking from a fire hydrant," Simpson said during OTAs. "You're expected [to do] a lot. The quarterback runs the show here, just how I like it. But it's just making sure that you're disciplined and you're detail-oriented."
Despite the whirlwind start to his NFL career after being selected No. 13 overall in April's draft, Simpson said he feels fortunate to be in a quarterback room learning from Matthew Stafford.
"I mean, he's the MVP for a reason," Simpson said of Stafford, who earned the league's award this past season. "Everything he does, he's so just aware of everything. Aware of how everything works [and is] so detailed. Being in the room with him is just such a blessing.
"I really appreciate him and Stetson [Bennett IV] taking me in and answering all the questions I have. I know I'm probably annoying them, but it's been really helpful. I can't thank them enough."
Most of Simpson's hands-on learning has been in the classroom or in the film room because he joined a QB room with the veteran and the Rams' 2023 fourth-round pick; he didn't get many reps this offseason.
Although Simpson did not get much on-field time, he said his focus was on getting the details right.
When Sean McVay was asked about Simpson's progress, the head coach was quick to point out the goal of the offseason program is "about setting foundations in the fundamentals."