[Hacksaw]

https://www.facebook.com/113735558483/p ... tid=VhDh1V

[BobCarl]

McVay got a huge extension last year to account for/match the Amazon offer so i really doubt this is about money...

Your point is valid, I won't say that I know for sure, however time and time again I've heard that ole song about wanting more money and Kroenke has proven over and over again that he will overpay.

There is no salary cap for HC's, no ceiling. McVay is still the most coveted HC in the NFL.

As far as I'm concerned, McVay is the most enamoring HC since John Madden.

Why shouldn't he want more power, more authority over personnel decisions, over contracts, over coaching staff, and why wouldn't he want more money?

The media doesn't talk about the Rams RB coach and what happened after he left ... we all know what happened BOOM! the Rams run strategy changes and what happens to Cam Akers ... BOOM! He is running as good as if not better than Josh Jacobs.

My guess is that McVay never wanted Ra’Shaad Samples to begin with.

but fuck all of the above ...

Inside whispers says this is more about Chris Shula ... the media knows but they are all afraid to speak up. I get it, it is personal (not personnel) no need to talk about it, McVay will get over it and move on.

Hopefully McVay doesn't move on from the Rams.

[BobCarl]

In the meantime, you could always stop obsessively posting about me.

I respond, not initiate.

[Elvis]

I respond, not initiate.

How bout you both just stop?

[BobCarl]

How bout you both just stop?

If mods don't stop the initiating by him, then I don't stop the responding to him.

I ignore the first few ... then I defend myself.

If you allow the personal attacks and micro aggressions, and then I'm not allowed to defend myself? Then ban me.

[Elvis]

If mods don't stop the initiating by him, then I don't stop the responding to him.

I ignore the first few ... then I defend myself.

If you allow the personal attacks and micro aggressions, and then I'm not allowed to defend myself? Then ban me.

You're always the victim.

Done. 1 month...

[rams1974]

Wow Brandon Staley might be the dumbest coach in the history of the NFL.

He might be available as a head coach because I would definitely fire him. I wouldn’t even let him board the plane.

Florio is already openly begging them to fire him, bring on Payton, and out-relevant the Rams in LA (because in his hater mind that is the single most important thing the Chargers can accomplish).

My gut feeling is the Chargers are not so easily willing to declare failure on their poaching of Staley while McVay is still with the Rams, because out-relevant'ing the Rams is still just a little too important to them.

[Hacksaw]

I'm pleased they lost and hope Staley is retained. I'd think SP would make them better and he'd cost more.

[Dare]

Okay the Rams have made it into the tournament, the second season starts. What makes this so great is because of how good this roster is. With this youthful roster this team is going to get better and stay good for years. Hopefully that will be enough to keep McVay's ambitions hungry for more.

Though as I said with Donald, you never replace that kind of greatness. But you can replace the production with the right guy. Look at Andy Reid, he was the Eagles HC from 1999 - 2012.

Being a HC in the NFL is hugely stressful and since 1990 only 7 first time HC stayed with their original team for 10 years. Many move on to other teams but many simply call it a career. Since McVay actually considered calling it a career a few years ago, that is a reality the team and fans need to be mindful of and appreciate what we are experiencing the ride we are on. It's why Kroenke signed off on trading a promising young QB (Goff) for a quick fix hired gun (Stafford). It's why so many actually think he might walk away when Stafford retires. Others like myself think maybe he just needs a new toy (QB) to take his scheme to the next evolution to keep his focus on the team and prolong his stay in LA.

Most here assume I'm obsessing on the next QB but in reality, it's all about the architect of this Ram rebirth. Giving McVay a new toy (Stafford) to take his system to the next level was I think the way Kroenke and Snead placaded Sean as his frustrations with Goff only grew. I think we are once again at that crossroads.

You can see the signs of how much Sean wants to expand his offense to include, RPO-type elements, structured QB runs and rollouts all of which he has experimented with Stafford basically with unsuccessful results. I think Stan and Les both know that Sean has gone as far as he could with Matt and it's time to give him a new toy to play with. IMO those two (Stan and Les) are not going to allow McVay to get frustrated and start looking around for new challenges, i.e. broadcasting which would be more compatible with his family life.

Whether it will be enough is debatable. But it might buy a few more years. That's why I was hoping a young vet QB1 with the skillset McVay wants would be available. Darnold fits that profile right now but I don't think the Vikings are foolish enough to trade away a proven franchise QB to start all over again with basically a rookie who was a developmental talent when he was drafted.

So perhaps they agree to one more year with Stafford while they draft a rookie and have him learn from Matt for a year. Film study is one of the most overlooked aspects of developing a rookie QB. They need to learn how to study film and what to look for. They could of course get that from Garoppolo on a two year deal as the starter.

So yes my focus on a new QB is all about keeping McVay from being frustrated and happy in his career as a HC. If they can't keep Sean happy I honestly believe he walks away from coaching when his contract expires at the end of 2026.

[snackdaddy]

I dunno. 2022 was a tough year for him. He almost walked away. But if he did his reputation would take a hit. Kinda if you can't take the heat get out of the kitchen. I think he ultimately decided it would harm his legacy if he walked because of a bad season.

The last two years brought the energy and excitement out of him. He is now actually having fun. No one expected much last year. Then they go on a late run and they came within a missed PI call of beating Detroit in their building.

This year started rough and again they go on a run to win the division. McVay is enjoying his job. Basically last year rejuvenated him. And here he is again in the mix. I think he learned something about his choice to stay. You can bounce back after a rough season. I'd be surprised if he walks while in the prime of his life. He's got a legacy to think about.