Rookie debut gives Rams reason to second-guess shocking draft gamble

The Los Angeles Rams have not even seen Ty Simpson take an NFL snap yet, but another rookie quarterback has already provided an uncomfortable glimpse at what they might have passed on.Pittsburgh Steelers third-round pick Drew Allar delivered an impressive preseason debut Thursday, completing 10 of 13 passes for 153 yards and two touchdowns while adding another score on the ground in a 28-9 win over Green Bay.He led Pittsburgh to touchdowns on all three of his possessions and finished with a 154.8 passer rating.It is only preseason, against backups, and far too early to declare anything about either quarterback’s career.But the contrast may be difficult for the Rams to ignore.Los Angeles used the No.

13 overall pick on Simpson, making the former Alabama quarterback one of the biggest surprises of the first round.Pittsburgh waited until No.

76 to take Allar.California's top news, sports and entertainment delivered to your inbox every day.

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Never miss a story The Simpson pick generated immediate backlash because the Rams are trying to win a Super Bowl with reigning MVP Matthew Stafford and could have used that premium selection on a player capable of helping them do just thatAllar’s first appearance only provides more ammunition for that argument.The Penn State product looked comfortable working through reads, escaping pressure and throwing on the move.His first touchdown drive included a 75-yard completion to Kaden Wetjen before Allar finished it himself on the ground.

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