Rams know they’re ready to contend, so they make just 5 draft picks with eyes on long-term future

Ana Maria Rus

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Although the Los Angeles Rams are squarely in a window for championship contention, they were focused primarily on the long-term future at this NFL draft. Starting with their shocking decision to use the 13th overall pick on Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson — who won’t play important snaps this season unless things have gone very wrong — the Rams clearly demonstrated they believe they can win it all with the players currently under contract. Los Angeles made only five