
As Rams overhauled roster, Sean McVay overhauled coaches, practices, scheme and self
New York TimesTHOUSAND OAKS, Calif. — In the middle of a late-afternoon practice in August, Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay signaled to cut off the music booming from the sideline speakers, and for his team to surround him in the middle of the field. “ ‘Pick your a– up,’ ” stuff like that,” veteran right tackle Rob Havenstein said of McVay’s message to players in those moments. McVay and the Rams’ executives believed they were prepared for how dramatically their roster would overturn, after they agreed last winter on the partial-rebuild that nobody in the building is calling a “rebuild”. “I know he’s played a little bit of tennis and he looks like Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic out there navigating the pockets,” said McVay, smirking. … On the field, it’s all about taking that next step, that next play, forgetting about the rest and going.” Players and coaches who have been around a while have noticed McVay coaching deeper into the roster than in recent years, rotating frequently between position groups during individual drills and spending some team periods with the defense.
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Sean McVay says Rams need to address Matthew Stafford situation ASAP
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Rams’ opportunistic young defense has been key to their late-season surge, playoff win over Vikings
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Rams seek some normalcy ahead of Vikings game but don’t feel quite at home in Arizona
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No comeback this time as Bears’ defense stops Rams’ momentum
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Rams expect time together will be beneficial to reconfigured offensive line
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What makes a great Rams win even greater for Sean McVay? No injuries
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Rams look better in joint practice with Cowboys, but offensive line gets sacked again
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Rams coach Sean McVay says replacing placekicker not in current plans
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Rams falling out of playoff contention with a 3-game skid and Matthew Stafford’s absence
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‘Through the fire’: As Rams secondary develops, will youth affect philosophy?
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Rams are preaching patience, selling hope and saying prayers
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Rams’ 2023 to be defined by protection of Matthew Stafford, with OL play and more
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Rams observations, notes and analysis from training camp opening day
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