Sean McVay Articles - Page 19

At the five-week mark in 2018, the Los Angeles Rams were 5-0. A year later, at the same mark, they are 3-2 and coming off of back-to-back losses. While there are many areas to point at for this regression, one is the lack of balance on offense. After relying heavily on Todd Gurley to bring […]

Los Angeles Rams Sean McVay provided a more precise timeline on Clay Matthews’ recovery from a broken jaw on Monday. McVay originally said that Matthews would be out around a month, and now McVay said the exact timeline is 4-6 weeks. “I think he’s feeling good. That’s not an ideal situation, kind of a freak […]

Much was made of Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley getting only five carries during the Rams’ Week 4 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, so much so that Gurley was asked about his lack of touches afterward. On Thursday night, Los Angeles tried to get Gurley more involved, giving him 15 carries on […]

Greg Zuerlein had the chance to become the hero for the Los Angeles Rams when the team was only behind one point in the game’s dying embers. All he had to do was hit the 44-yard FG attempt and they squeak past a strong Seattle Seahawks team. However, he didn’t make the kick. The shattering […]

Sean McVay insisted that running back Todd Gurley would get going in Week 4. However, by the end of the Los Angeles Rams’ 55-40 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, that wasn’t the case. Gurley received five carries and seven receptions (11 targets) for a total of 70 total yards and two touchdowns; a far […]

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay wasn’t exactly thrilled with his team’s surprising 55-40 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday. The Rams were convincing favorites heading into the matchup with the Bucs, who were coming off a home loss to the New York Giants in Week 3. However, it was the Bucs […]

On Thursday, Los Angeles Rams safety Eric Weddle had Twitter beef with the jobless Antonio Brown. While their conversation went viral, Rams coach Sean McVay doesn’t seem to mind. “Those are things where I think he is experienced enough, he’s smart enough to know it was in good fun,” said McVay on Friday, via Pro […]

The Los Angeles Rams are one of the few remaining teams who are undefeated, but that hasn’t stopped fans and the media from asking endless questions pertaining to Todd Gurley. Following Los Angeles’ victory over the Cleveland Browns on Sunday night, Sean McVay spoke about Gurley’s slow start. “I have to do better about being […]

The fans of the Los Angeles Rams became silent when Aaron Donald left Sunday’s game against the New Orleans Saints. Donald returned to the game, but he has been limited in practice this week. Despite his questionable status, Sean McVay has made it clear that Donald will play in Week 3. “He’s playing,” McVay told […]

Will the Los Angeles Rams sign Antonio Brown and demote one of Brandin Cooks, Robert Woods or Cooper Kupp? The answer is looking like a no. After Brown’s release from the New England Patriots, McVay was asked on his interest in the wide receiver on Friday. His response, via Gary Klein of the Los Angeles Times: […]

The Los Angeles Rams are getting set to take on the Cleveland Browns on Sunday, and while the Browns have been a bit underwhelming thus far, Rams head coach Sean McVay still understands that dangers of defending Baker Mayfield and the Cleveland offense. “There’s no limit on what you can ask him to do,” McVay […]

Los Angeles Rams tight end Tyler Higbee suffered a lung contusion during his team’s win over the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, a gruesome-sounding injury that is enough to make anyone queasy. Rams head coach Sean McVay, known for his incredible memory, recalls exactly when the injury to Higbee occurred. “It was on the play […]

If Sean McVay was getting extended, so was Jared Goff. According to NBC Sports’ Peter King on “The Herd,” the Los Angeles Rams head coach wasn’t going to sign his contract extension (that runs through 2023) unless the team re-upped on his quarterback. Said King: “When I visited the Rams in camp and spent some […]

The Los Angeles Rams managed to make a statement with their win over the New Orleans Saints in Week 2. Head coach Sean McVay is excited about the state of his backfield to start the 2019 NFL season. The Rams were able to find a healthy balance once again between running backs Todd Gurley and […]

The most frequently asked question for the Los Angeles Rams this offseason was: How is Todd Gurley’s knee? Shortly after the Rams fell to the New England Patriots in Super Bowl 53, it was discovered that Gurley had an “arthritic component” to his knee. Due to the concerns surrounding his knee, many Fantasy Football players […]

The Los Angeles Rams’ rushing attack was brilliant in Week 1, but rookie Darrell Henderson was not a part of it. While Todd Gurley rushed for 97 yards and Malcolm Brown punched in a couple of touchdowns, Henderson carried the ball just once and did not log any yardage. But Henderson is not in Sean […]

The Los Angeles Rams began the 2019 season needing to stop Christian McCaffrey of the Carolina Panthers. Coming into Week 2, the matchup at running back doesn’t get any easier for the Rams as they face Alvin Kamara of the New Orleans Saints. In Week 1, the Rams were unable to contain McCaffrey on the […]

The New Orleans Saints will be traveling to California to take on the Los Angeles Rams in Week 2. While prepping for the game, Alvin Kamara has really impressed Rams head coach Sean McVay. “You talk about a guy that’s got an unbelievable forward body lean. He’s always breaking tackles going forward. I’ve heard somebody […]

With the Los Angeles Rams and New Orleans Saints facing off on Sunday, all the talk has been about the NFC Championship game last year and on Wednesday it was Sean McVay’s chance to discuss the controversy. McVay didn’t seem too excited to talk about the missed pass interference call, but did say he wasn’t […]

The Los Angeles Rams went through an injury scare in Week 1. Newly signed Eric Weddle left he game against the Carolina Panthers with a head laceration and a concussion. The good news is that head coach Sean McVay is optimistic about Weddle’s health going into Week 2, according to Vincent Bonsignore of The Athletic. […]

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff struggled in the teams first game against the Carolina Panthers but coach Jared Goff but a lot of his struggles on the play selection. Goff didn’t look comfortable all afternoon throwing for only 186 yards, one touchdown, and one interception. He only had 4.8 yards per attempt and a […]

It’s a bizarre thing to see someone who’s been named a team captain over the previous three seasons getting snubbed for the same title. Especially when that player has led the league in both rushing touchdowns and total touchdowns over the last two years. However, that’s where running back Todd Gurley finds himself going into […]

Todd Gurley will not be at all limited in the Los Angeles Rams’ regular-season opener. After a playoffs in which he was more afterthought than integral cog of his team’s offense, the superstar running back opted against pouring fuel on the fire of speculation why during the offseason, instead keeping his head down to focus […]

The talk surrounding the Los Angeles Rams the entire offseason was Todd Gurley and how the Rams would use him moving forward. To the encouragement of Rams fans, Sean McVay says that Gurley won’t be on a play count in Week 1. Sean McVay says Todd Gurley will not be on a play count when […]

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay hasn’t liked to discuss Todd Gurley’s knee much this offseason, but the past week he has been a little more open about his running back. McVay said via an email sent out by the team that Gurley is exactly where they hoped he would be heading into Week […]

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay knew the first time that he saw Jared Goff that he was a quarterback he could have a lot of success with. After some struggles under ex-coach Jeff Fisher, the team made a coaching change bringing in Goff, and it has been a lot of success since then. […]

At just 24 years old, Jared Goff was able to will the Los Angeles Rams to the Super Bowl in 2018-19. Unfortunately, Goff and company struggled to get anything going against the New England Patriots. Rams head coach Sean McVay discussed what his young quarterback learned from the Super Bowl loss: “It’s really just been […]

The Los Angeles Rams finally put all the speculation to rest by extending quarterback Jared Goff, and head coach Sean McVay insisted Wednesday that it was all unfounded. Rumors have been swirling for a while now that the team wasn’t completely sold on Goff being under center longterm, but that wasn’t the case. They broke […]

Everyone is wondering how the Los Angeles Rams will handle Todd Gurley’s workload in 2019. Sean McVay says that all three running backs on their roster will be utilized in the offense this season. When asked if all three running backs are in play, McVay responded with, “Oh yeah. Absolutely. Maybe three at a time.” […]

The Los Angeles Rams will be kicking off their 2019 season against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday. Sean McVay understands the challenges that the duo of Cam Newton and Christian McCaffrey pose for an opposing defense. “It’s a monster. Those guys do an outstanding job. You talk about a versatile back, we feel really good […]

Next Thursday, we can officially say the 2019 NFL regular season is underway. The Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears will kick off the season in a divisional matchup. Another prominent matchup in Week 1 comes between the Carolina Panthers and Los Angeles Rams. Last season, Ron Rivera and the Panthers were in a phenomenal […]

As the Los Angeles Rams embark on another season to reach their ultimate goal of a Super Bowl, they seem to be putting all contract talks on hold. Ahead of the regular season, Los Angeles is not focused on extending Jared Goff or Marcus Peters. “I think right now we’ve been so busy just kind […]

The Los Angeles Rams have yet to send out many of their starters during their first two preseason games. That is due to head coach Sean McVay not being a fan of risking injury during the preseason. Via NBC Sports’ ProFootballTalk: “Not to say there’s not an appreciation for what the preseason entails and playing […]

Los Angeles Rams coach Sean McVay said Tuesday there is no timetable for when linebacker Micah Kiser might return from a pectoral injury he suffered on Saturday night. The only hint that McVay did give at a timetable was that it’s a pretty significant injury, which means he will be out for a while. “There’s […]

Los Angeles Rams rookie running back Darrell Henderson will likely not be the star of the reigning NFC champions’ backfield, as third-year head coach Sean McVay admitted this week. Henderson, 21, was selected by the Rams out of the University of Memphis in the third round of the 2019 NFL Draft last April, but coming […]

Los Angles Rams coach Sean McVay delighted the fans on Saturday when he did play by play during the team’s loss to the Dallas Cowboys. McVay analyzed the game in real-time for the fans watching on NFL Network, and it gave a great insight on what is going through a coaches mind. Coach Cam: McVay […]

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay is regarded as one of the brightest offensive minds in the NFL, but he knows his defensive schemes as well. McVay was mic-ed up for the Rams’ preseason game against the Dallas Cowboys on Saturday, and imparted some wisdom as to what he was seeing from the coaching […]

When the Los Angeles Rams signed Sean McVay to be their head coach, he was the youngest ever to be given that position in the NFL. Things have worked out brilliantly for the Rams. They’ve improved dramatically in a short period of time and even found themselves in the Super Bowl last year. Although they […]

The Los Angeles Rams found themselves just one win away from raising a Super Bowl trophy last season. Now they’ll be entering 2019 as one of the favorites to find themselves back in the biggest game of the year. A major reason for that is the ridiculously talented and loaded roster they have. That leaks […]