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The rookie has a legendarily accomplished passer in Matthew Stafford ahead of him in the depth chart, but the 38-year-old veteran helps the rookie prepare for that eventual starting opportunity. Before Simpson made his preseason debut against the Kansas City Chiefs on Aug. 15, reigning NFL MVP Matthew Stafford extended his younger teammate a simple five-word message. 'Just go let it rip.'
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Stafford mentors Simpson with encouragement ahead of rookie's preseason debut.

Matthew Stafford, the 38-year-old reigning NFL MVP, is mentoring rookie Ty Simpson in preparation for Simpson's eventual starting opportunity. Before Simpson's preseason debut against Kansas City, Stafford extended a simple five-word message of encouragement: 'Just go let it rip.' Stafford remains the starter with Simpson behind him on the depth chart.

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