Felt like bumping this instead of starting a new topic... (see what I did there?)
This post was made in mid-Summer and is looking GREAT right now.
I just wanted to add what I've seen from McVay.
Now, feel free to say I'm projecting or that what I'm seeing is just confirmation bias.. but I see a guy who has turned a corner in his growth.
He actually looks a little older this season.. may have even added a couple of lbs... but his demeanor is also a bit more steely.
In past years, I have seen moments when he's looked a little overwhelmed on the sideline, I don't expect to see that anymore.
There's just a different vibe with him and, again, I think it's just that he's accepted that he's a coach and that the process and the day to day are important to him as a human. He loves to teach and help players and coaches grow. He's into that shit.
And the other observations in the original post are SPOT ON!!!
We're in McVay's second phase and I'm fascinated to see what comes of it.