With the 2026 NFL Draft just days away, two major storylines are shaping how teams approach opening night, a trade between divisional rivals and a quarterback prospect reacts to the criticism.
Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson, widely considered the second-best QB in this year's class, appeared on Chase Daniel's podcast, pushing back on critics who question his arm strength and athleticism.
'It's preposterous how people view me when they haven't even seen me in person and seen what I could do,' Simpson said.
He also responded to doubts about his athleticism, saying 'Everybody says I'm not the most athletic guy, and I just laugh that off too, you know what I mean?'
Simpson has a record of 3,567 yards, 28 touchdowns, and five interceptions while completing 64.5 percent of his passes this past season.
Meanwhile, the San Francisco 49ers have reportedly agreed to trade their 2026 first-round draft pick to the Arizona Cardinals in a move that could benefit both teams.
