Kevin O'Connell is the new offensive coordinator of the Los Angeles Rams; it's crucial for him to be on the same page as Jared Goff. While the Rams have a new-look coaching staff, Sean McVay shared what the relationship is like between Goff and O'Connell early in training camp.
“I think he’s just continuing to grow. [Offensive coordinator] Kevin O’Connell [has] done a phenomenal job with him. I think those two have a great rapport. Just every little thing, fundamentals, details, snap in and snap out. There’s so much that the quarterback position entails, above the neck, physically. I think those two being able to work together is going to be a huge benefit to Jared. I think he’s really receptive to him. I think [assistant quarterbacks coach] Liam Coen has also done a really nice job. I’ve been very pleased with Jared. I thought today he had his best day yet.”
After Tuesday's practice, McVay raved about the performance of Goff in Rams drills. At the same time, he seems fond of the rapport that the fifth-year quarterback and O'Connell have built this offseason.
Goff regressed for the first time under McVay in 2019, throwing for 4,638 yards, 22 touchdowns, and 16 interceptions. This came just a year after he had 4,688 yards, 32 touchdowns, and 12 interceptions. Above all, Goff and the Rams went from playing in the Super Bowl in 2018 to missing the playoffs.
As a result of falling short of the postseason, McVay cleaned house on his coaching staff this offseason, hiring O'Connell and new defensive coordinator Brandon Staley. Even though the Rams have been limited in the offseason, McVay likes where Goff and O'Connell are in their communications with one another.
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