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I've said it before in other posts in other threads. I sincerely hope the Rams find a way to keep Chris Shula on the staff long term.

Let's face it, reality is that we never know from year to year how long McVay will stay. His almost walking away was IMO a huge wake-up call to the Rams organization. I feel that McVay is year to year and as outsiders we aren't privy to what is actually going on.

Shula has all the makings of being another outstanding HC in the near future. When people see how he's molding this raw defense into what IMO will be a top 10 unit it's going to draw a lot of attention.

Don't get me wrong because I do love what McVay has created in LA. A winning culture makes it a preferred destination for both rookies and veterans alike. That said I'm not blind to Sean's shortcomings as well. The biggest being his overwhelming need for a "ready made" veteran QB to run his offense. As much as I would love to see the Rams take a young QB to follow on to Stafford I don't realistically see it happening.

The question remains, will McVay stay beyond Stafford who is obviously a perfect fit for Sean's QB1. What I see in Shula is not just a brilliant coach, but one who can mold young talent. I think we will see that in the young and relatively inexperienced defense he's going to field. I see a lot of the same qualities that make McVay a HOF worthy coach in Chris Shula.

I only hope that Sean can convince his friend to stay and become McVay's successor. Career burnout is not a fleeting thing. As a former business owner for almost 35 years I know the feeling all too well. Once it begins to creep into your life it never really goes away. One maybe two more years would be the time frame I see.

I lived in San Diego when Shula was first hired by the Chargers as a defensive quality control coach back in 2015. I was ecstatic when McVay hired him in 2017. Most people underrate the importance of a quality control coach. Their primary responsibility is to analyze upcoming opponents to look for trends and keys. It is a key component to building a comprehensive game plan be it offense or defense. Shula's background is well rounded and looks to be a classic example of a young coach moving up the ranks. He has always been a personable coach and he has embraced the culture created here in LA which IMO is a key reason for the Ram's success.