Sean McVay is completing his sixth season as head coach of the Los Angeles Rams. For the most part, it was a successful tenure for the Southern California head coach.
Despite entering Week 18 with a record of 5-11, most of the Rams’ struggles this season have been injury-related. This includes the likes of Matthew StaffordCooper Kupp and Aaron Donald are missing big time for the defending Super Bowl champions.
Despite this, rumors persist that McVay could surprisingly opting to resign from his position after Sunday’s season finale against the Seattle Seahawks and embark on a career in broadcasting.
Fox Sports NFL insider Jay Glazer addressed the subject Sunday morning, indicating that there is an internal belief within the Rams organization that McVay is on the right track.
“I don’t think he’s going to take a long time to make his decision. The people inside the building would be more surprised if he came back than if he left.
These rumors have been around for quite some time now. McVay, 36, was previously linked to Amazon Prime and its “Thursday Night Football” package at the start of the last offseason before finally sign an extension with the Rams. There was also talk of an early departure from Los Angeles immediately following the team’s Super Bowl victory last February.
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Slated to turn 37 on January 24, McVay previously addressed rumors that he could trade his clipboard for a broadcast concert. He didn’t necessarily shoot down the rumor mills in the process. “I want to be here right now, focus on that and that’s where I’m at,” McVay told reporters ahead of Week 18.
It would be an amazing move for such a young man to step down less than a calendar year after leading the Rams to a Super Bowl title. We haven’t seen anything like this since the late great John Madden resigned from the then-Oakland Raiders in 1978 at the age of 41.
McVay’s success is also par for the course in that he posted a 60-37 record with the Rams, leading them to one championship and four playoff appearances.
As Glazer reported, any decision will likely come sooner rather than later. This would give Sean McVay a head start in finding opportunities in the broadcasting community while helping the Rams begin their search for a new head coach.