I think McVay needed the Rams more than Rams needed him. I'm not sure Rams really had to negotiate when they made the hire. Was any other team going to take a risk on the kid? Was McVay really interested in any other gig?
I know the offense has gone through a semi renaissance(still to early to call it a slam dunk) but most of our talent has been in the league, starting games and playing together for too long not to perform at a competitive level.. Any competent coach should be able to compete for a division with the roster we have.
I hate admitting it but Fisher was as bad as many of you shouted. I refused to believe the amount of blame on Fish was warranted. I really wanted to win with him - but the lack of veterans on the roster throughout his tenor combined with his stubbornness and arrested development just wasn't going to work.
If this team wins 10+ games i'm going to be proud of Ogletree, Saffold, Quinn, Donald, Barron, Joyner, Tru, Brokers, Hekker, Gurley, Tavon and Snead more than McVay. I don't comprehend Xs and Os. I never played the game. So i'll save my empty assessment.
I refuse to get emotional about the hire until he gets fired/self implodes ala McDaniels with Denver or signs his first contract extension.I hope he coaches in LA for the next 17 years.