Simpson outperformed Bennett on Day One; on track to win backup QB role.

First-round pick Simpson impressed in his first training camp outing, described as 'the sharper, more efficient quarterback' than fourth-year backup Stetson Bennett on Day One. Simpson showed flashes of poise, command, mobility, and willingness to push the ball downfield; when first reads were covered, he worked to secondary options and kept plays alive. Former Rams beat writer Vinny Bonsignore noted 'quiet satisfaction inside the Rams building with how Simpson handled being thrown into the deep end by McVay.' If Simpson continues to outshine Bennett, the mix could change in coming weeks, putting him on a path to overtaking Bennett and earning the backup role behind Matthew Stafford. Such an outcome would benefit LA's roster construction by allowing them to carry only two quarterbacks and add depth at positions of need like linebacker, running back, or corner.