Sean McVay has become an absolute sensation in his two seasons with the Los Angeles Rams. So much so, that NFL teams are beginning to try to find their own “McVay”.

In an article for The Athletic, Chris Perkins writes that the search for the next McVay has slowed down the opportunities for defensive-minded head coaches.

The NFL has become an offensive-driven league in recent years. Offenses are putting up huge numbers—while defenses are forgotten.

This has limited the number of defensive coaches who have been hired to be the head coach. Here's an excerpt from the article showing how this has changed in the past few seasons—likely due to Sean McVay.

“In 2015, defensive coaches got six of the seven available head coaching jobs. But since 2016, offensive coaches have claimed 21 of the 28 available jobs (75 percent). Because of that trend, some think defensive coaches are at a hiring disadvantage.”

Those numbers are staggering considering there are plenty of candidates who have a defensive background and are worthy of a head coaching gig.

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Just this offseason, we saw six out of the eight head coaching vacancies be filled by offensive guys. Even Pete Carroll sees the effect that McVay has made upon the NFL.

“In terms of getting jobs? Yes,” said Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll, “because they’re all trying to find Sean. He has really been a big factor in transitioning, I think.”

Carroll has seen the difference that McVay has made up close and personal. The Seattle Seahawks face the Rams twice a year—going 1-3 against the Rams since McVay was named head coach.

Until the plan of hiring offensive-minded coaches goes awry, it likely won't change anytime soon. As a result, it's a terrible time to be a defensive guy looking for an NFL head coaching job right now.