Don’t look now, but I’m sensing a ‘new’ Sean McVay this offseason…

[Merlin]

I hope for McVay to grow into wanting a more physical team every season. But it never really seems to happen. So I am hopeful but if he doesn't change at all I'm fine with it. Winning that Super Bowl with no run game pretty much ended all that for me. Not sure he'll ever grow into that type of coach but boy would it be nice.

Because he is unstoppable when he's got a ground game threat.

 

[AvengerRam]

How was it overblown by "the media"?

A lot of people who have probably never spoken with McVay one-on-one were chiming in about his plans for the future as if they were more than merely guessing.

 

[Kupped]

A lot of people who have probably never spoken with McVay one-on-one were chiming in about his plans for the future as if they were more than merely guessing.

Were they speculating without basis? Or were they reacting to actual reporting?

I hate “hot takes”… but the fact that there’s been so much said and reported … Sean even acknowledged contemplating leaving…. Jourdan reported on him giving up play calling during part of the season…. And reports, again, not disputed, that the Rams were considering letting him take a year off… all point to a legitimate possibility that McVay was leaving.
He described players telling him not to leave in exit interviews.

And McVay acknowledged considering the TV options.

My point is… it’s pretty obvious the guy was burnt out and needed to figure things out.

I think he has.

 

[AvengerRam]

Were they speculating without basis? Or were they reacting to actual reporting?

I hate “hot takes”… but the fact that there’s been so much said and reported … Sean even acknowledged contemplating leaving…. Jourdan reported on him giving up play calling during part of the season…. And reports, again, not disputed, that the Rams were considering letting him take a year off… all point to a legitimate possibility that McVay was leaving.
He described players telling him not to leave in exit interviews.

And McVay acknowledged considering the TV options.

My point is… it’s pretty obvious the guy was burnt out and needed to figure things out.

I think he has.

Perhaps. He seemed to make up his mind pretty quickly so, from a practical standpoint, it was something of a non-story, at least for now.

 

[LARAMSinFeb.]

Perhaps. He seemed to make up his mind pretty quickly so, from a practical standpoint, it was something of a non-story, at least for now.

It was definitely over-dramatized, as is the remaining narrative. But then again, what isn't.

 

[snackdaddy]

The way I see it, McVay knows they are going through a rebuild this year. He knows they may not be very competitive. Yet, he didn't leave. To me that is an indication he wants to see it through. I can't see him leaving if the team is not competitive. If that was the case he never woulda stayed. He woulda left after last season.

As far as the prognosis for this year? They have 3 stars aged 30, 32 and 35. One of those are on defense. The rest of the defense is littered with unproven players. A couple guys who have some experience but are not considered anything like pro bowl material. The rest are day 3 picks from the past couple years. Kinda hard for me to get excited about that.

They do have more experience on offense. After Kupp, Jefferson is in year 4. So is Akers. Tutu year 3. Higbee in year 8. Havenstein even longer. Noteboom, Shelton and Allen are all considered veterans.

If they are gonna be competitive it will be on the offensive side. And the line will have to stay healthy. If they can do that I can see more points from the offense.

They really have to do something about the run game. They were not that good before the injuries hit. Improve that and I can have more optimism. It will make the pass game so much easier for Stafford and his receivers. If not, I hope their is an impact player when they draft high.

 

[Kupped]

Perhaps. He seemed to make up his mind pretty quickly so, from a practical standpoint, it was something of a non-story, at least for now.

It seemed like a quick choice if you think that the process of evaluating whether he would stay only began at the end of the season.

That's why good reporting is so fantastic.

Jourdan's reporting and the arc of the season show that he bottomed out.. and started finding his way back during the season.

Dismissing it as a non-story as a Rams fan seems odd.. because that evaluation and whatever McVay decided and whatever changes he is making in his approach will have an impact on the team... good or bad.

Lots of flaws with today's media landscape.. but it's not all bullshit.

 

[Memento]

It's that "new parent" energy. It'll wear off. Maybe.

 

[AvengerRam]

It seemed like a quick choice if you think that the process of evaluating whether he would stay only began at the end of the season.

That's why good reporting is so fantastic.

Jourdan's reporting and the arc of the season show that he bottomed out.. and started finding his way back during the season.

Dismissing it as a non-story as a Rams fan seems odd.. because that evaluation and whatever McVay decided and whatever changes he is making in his approach will have an impact on the team... good or bad.

Lots of flaws with today's media landscape.. but it's not all bullshit.

McVay is back so, for me, it’s a non-story unless and until he contemplates leaving again. And I’m certainly not interested in the ongoing speculation and conclusions of the many talking heads who have commented, and continue to comment, on his status. That’s my opinion.

You are, of course, entitled to have a different opinion.

 

[Ballhawk]

I think this years roster is actually better than last years. I expect the Rams to come out smoking baby. O Line looks like a strength to me. We have more upfront on Defense than a lot of people think.

From your computer to God's ear, I hope

 

[LA_Rams_#29]

I've said this years team is a younger version of the team we had in McVay’s first year.

That was a playoff team

 

[Kupped]

McVay is back so, for me, it’s a non-story unless and until he contemplates leaving again. And I’m certainly not interested in the ongoing speculation and conclusions of the many talking heads who have commented, and continue to comment, on his status. That’s my opinion.

You are, of course, entitled to have a different opinion.

For you it’s a non-story, but it’s a real story about real situations that impacted our favorite football team.

And was reported well.

The speculation? I have no interest in that stuff either. Just useless hot takes.

 

[dang]

I've said this years team is a younger version of the team we had in McVay’s first year.

That was a playoff team

This years team doesn’t have a Whit, Sullivan, Gurley or Woods. But it does have Stafford and perhaps a good RB in Akers.

 

[So Ram]

For you it’s a non-story, but it’s a real story about real situations that impacted our favorite football team.

And was reported well.

The speculation? I have no interest in that stuff either. Just useless hot takes.

It’s a NON-STORY. Sean Mcvay never left & Jourdan started something wasn’t really there.

The thought was,but when you look at the Big Picture Sean Mcvay just needed 4 days to let a LOSSING SEASON PASS!!!

Like a said if you look at what was going on in his LIFE last Year at this time it would BLOW ANYONE AWAY!!

He had to see how much he LOVED COACHING & his VALUES.

Sean Mcvay’s biggest theory in FOOTBALL is ITS THE GREATEST TEAM SPORT. He wants to put it through the Test!!

In 2023 it’s a NEW TEAM,not a new SEAN MCVAY !! I’d say his coaching staff is better in 2023 than 2022.Main reason was The Rams winning the Superbowl.

 

[So Ram]

This years team doesn’t have a Whit, Sullivan, Gurley or Woods. But it does have Stafford and perhaps a good RB in Akers.

It has a AD99 & a Copper Kupp.Add a Higbee & Havenstien who have been team leaders for awhile now.
—Sony has won 2 Superbowls & Van Jefferson never played last season with Kupp.

—The Offensive Line I’ll wait on,but there are a couple position players who might surprise.I’m not going to predict who though.

 

[AvengerRam]

For you it’s a non-story, but it’s a real story about real situations that impacted our favorite football team.

And was reported well.

Those are your opinions.

You do know the difference between facts and opinions, right? I’m starting to wonder if you do.

 

[Faceplant]

McVay has that 2017 McVay feel about him. Back to coaching up young, hungry players. No pressure to win a SB this season, and he knows that. I expect the Rams to overachieve and have fun doing it. Hoping for 9 wins, which would be an amazing season with this roster.

 

[WestCoastRam]

It's like McVay broke a bone in his leg last year. With a broken bone he couldn't stand. Now, the bone's healed, he's done what he can do to strengthen the area around it and many times the bone heals stronger afterwards... but you just never know how it's gonna hold up till you get back into game action.

 

[Kupped]

Those are your opinions.

You do know the difference between facts and opinions, right? I’m starting to wonder if you do.

I stuck to the facts part and kept opinion out.

Saying something isn’t a story when, in fact (not in opinion), it’s a real story is neither opinion or statement of fact.

If your opinion is that what McVay & the team went through (the factual part of this exchange… the story) wasn’t a big deal to you? Great!!!

Certainly entitled to your opinions!!

 

[BuffaloRam]

I've said this years team is a younger version of the team we had in McVay’s first year.

That was a playoff team

Biggest difference though was we had a healthy TGII… but I’m all for Akers breaking out now he’s health and was starting to come on!