Rams’ Sean McVay, Matthew Stafford join other champs in ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ commercial
2 years, 7 months ago

Rams’ Sean McVay, Matthew Stafford join other champs in ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ commercial

LA Times  

Quarterback Matthew Stafford and coach Sean McVay celebrate after the Rams won Super Bowl LVI over the Cincinnati Bengals. But coach Sean McVay and quarterback Matthew Stafford paused their preparation to join other recent champions across several sports in a commercial for ESPN to display their “inner maverick” for the upcoming “Top Gun: Maverick” movie. In the video, McVay explains what it takes to be a maverick while Stafford, Master’s golf champion Scottie Scheffler, South Carolina NCAA women’s basketball tournament champion Aliyah Boston, and MMA champion Julianna Peña show their inner maverick while practicing their respective sports. VIDEO | 00:45 Best of the best - Top Gun Maverick If there’s anyone who knows how to go beyond the playbook and become a champion, it’s McVay.

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Eagles defensive coordinator Vic Fangio has stymied Sean McVay’s Rams before
1 month ago

Eagles defensive coordinator Vic Fangio has stymied Sean McVay’s Rams before

LA Times  

Vic Fangio, shown after a preseason game in L.A. and currently the Eagles defensive coordinator, had a pivotal encounter with Rams coach Sean McVay in 2018 as the Bears’ coordinator. Sean McVay schemed against Philadelphia Eagles defensive coordinator Vic Fangio only once as the Rams’ coach. “You try to apply those things, whether you win or lose,” McVay said, “and …

Young Rams have stayed in the playoff hunt with a 4-1 surge led by the venerable Matthew Stafford
1 month ago

Young Rams have stayed in the playoff hunt with a 4-1 surge led by the venerable Matthew Stafford

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Rams realized last month that they needed to stack up victories against a few struggling opponents before their tough final stretch of the regular season. They’re taking these lessons in stride, and some of the veteran players have done a good job.” Chief among those veterans is Matthew Stafford, who still looks awfully sharp …

Matthew Stafford and Sean McVay know pain in New England. Are Rams in line for more?
1 month, 1 week ago

Matthew Stafford and Sean McVay know pain in New England. Are Rams in line for more?

LA Times  

Facing the Patriots at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass., has been called intimidating, especially during New England’s heyday. “It wasn’t pretty.” Stafford, however, instantly recounted the statistical picture going into it, the personnel and coverages former Patriots coach Bill Belichick successfully deployed to neutralize Hall of Fame receiver Calvin Johnson, and key injuries that occurred. “Other than that,” Stafford quipped, …

What makes a great Rams win even greater for Sean McVay? No injuries
3 months ago

What makes a great Rams win even greater for Sean McVay? No injuries

LA Times  

Rams coach Sean McVay hugs quarterback Matthew Stafford after their 27-24 comeback win over the San Francisco 49ers at SoFi Stadium on Sunday. After receiving bad news about player injuries the day after the first two games of the season, the Rams coach arrived at the team facility Monday confident but also wary. On Sunday, immediately following the Rams’ 27-24 …

Rams’ Sean McVay on shocking comeback to beat 49ers: ‘Lot of guts. Lot of grit’
3 months ago

Rams’ Sean McVay on shocking comeback to beat 49ers: ‘Lot of guts. Lot of grit’

LA Times  

The Rams gave away Sean McVay bobbleheads to season-ticket holders Sunday. “Lot of grit.” With another 49ers-heavy crowd invading a stadium the San Francisco faithful have dubbed Levi’s South, the Rams sent the 49ers back to Northern California with a second consecutive defeat. Rams running back Kyren Williams scored three touchdowns, quarterback Matthew Stafford engineered two late scoring drives and …

Rams take no chances with Matthew Stafford’s hamstring and limit him to drills
4 months ago

Rams take no chances with Matthew Stafford’s hamstring and limit him to drills

LA Times  

Rams coach Sean McVay is taking every precaution with Matthew Stafford and the quarterback’s hamstring issue. “If there was any sudden movement that set him back, just didn’t think it would be worth it.” Rams Rams preseason takeaways: Stetson Bennett bounces back in victory over Chargers Rams quarterback Stetson Bennett struggled at times against the Chargers, but found a way …

Rams’ Matthew Stafford, contract both adjusted: ‘I’m used to those kind of things’
5 months ago

Rams’ Matthew Stafford, contract both adjusted: ‘I’m used to those kind of things’

LA Times  

Rams coach Sean McVay is happy to have quarterback Matthew Stafford by his side. Matthew Stafford trotted onto the practice field Wednesday at Loyola Marymount and immediately made a diagonal beeline for the weight room behind the far end zone. “Love doing it, love doing it with this group and just excited about the year to come.” About 30 hours …

Sean McVay-Jared Goff drama is big story of Rams-Lions matchup
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Sean McVay-Jared Goff drama is big story of Rams-Lions matchup

LA Times  

Matthew Stafford will return to Detroit, but that story already is written. McVay became a Super Bowl champion, vindicating his decision to dump his one-time franchise quarterback in Goff and hand over his offense to the veteran Stafford. When the Rams signed Goff to a $110-million extension before the 2019 season, they did so with the intention of extending his …

Rams not showing Matthew Stafford’s hand: Did not practice again, could play
1 year, 1 month ago

Rams not showing Matthew Stafford’s hand: Did not practice again, could play

LA Times  

Rams quarterback Brett Rypien received all the first-team reps this week because Matthew Stafford is nursing a thumb injury on his throwing hand. Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford, who is nursing a right thumb sprain, will be listed as questionable Sunday against the Green Bay Packers, coach Sean McVay said Friday. “If there’s anything that would leave him susceptible to injury …

Matthew Stafford doesn’t practice with injured thumb as Rams sign a quarterback
1 year, 1 month ago

Matthew Stafford doesn’t practice with injured thumb as Rams sign a quarterback

LA Times  

Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford watches from the bench in Dallas with a bandage on his throwing hand to protect his injured thumb. Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford, who is nursing a right thumb sprain, did not practice Wednesday, but coach Sean McVay would not rule him out for Sunday’s game against the Green Bay Packers. McVay said the Rams signed Winn …

Rams’ relief: Matthew Stafford’s thumb just sprained but not sure if he can play
1 year, 1 month ago

Rams’ relief: Matthew Stafford’s thumb just sprained but not sure if he can play

LA Times  

Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford wears a bandage on his throwing hand to protect the thumb he injured against Dallas. Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford suffered a sprained ulnar collateral ligament in his right thumb during a loss to the Dallas Cowboys and he will be evaluated “day to day” as the Rams prepare for Sunday’s game against the Green Bay Packers, …

Rams QB Matthew Stafford leaves homecoming game at Cowboys with thumb injury
1 year, 1 month ago

Rams QB Matthew Stafford leaves homecoming game at Cowboys with thumb injury

Associated Press  

ARLINGTON, Texas — Matthew Stafford didn’t make it to the finish of his homecoming game against the Dallas Cowboys. Coach Sean McVay said Stafford was knocked out of the game by an aggravation of the injury when he caught a 2-point pass from receiver Tutu Atwell on a double-reverse on the opening drive after halftime of Dallas’ 43-20 victory Sunday. …

Sean McVay’s ‘maniacal’ pursuit of a Super Bowl and what it cost: ‘The Playcallers’ podcast
1 year, 5 months ago

Sean McVay’s ‘maniacal’ pursuit of a Super Bowl and what it cost: ‘The Playcallers’ podcast

New York Times  

On Monday, The Athletic released a new narrative podcast series called “The Playcallers.” It explores the clashing of offensive and defensive systems, of coaches and of players inside the NFL’s youngest coaching family. Here’s what Rams fans should listen for as they dive into the five-episode series, which is playing in full on “The Athletic Football Show” podcast feed and …

Sean McVay, Rams counting on totally healthy Matthew Stafford to offset losses
1 year, 8 months ago

Sean McVay, Rams counting on totally healthy Matthew Stafford to offset losses

LA Times  

Sean McVay pondered many uncertainties, about himself and his team, before deciding to return for his seventh season as coach of the Rams. McVay said Tuesday that there would be “no limitations” on Stafford when the Rams begin offseason workouts April 17. Stafford, a 15th-year pro, played through right elbow tendinitis and came back from a concussion before suffering a …

Refreshed-looking Sean McVay ‘confident’ and ‘committed’ to rebooting Rams
1 year, 9 months ago

Refreshed-looking Sean McVay ‘confident’ and ‘committed’ to rebooting Rams

LA Times  

Rams coach Sean McVay gestures during a game against the Denver Broncos on Christmas Day. Early Friday morning, as he spoke with reporters for the first time since the day after his team’s disastrous 2022 season ended, Rams coach Sean McVay’s perfectly coiffed gelled spike was back in full effect. ”.We’re excited about rolling our sleeves up, getting to work …

Sean McVay informs Rams he will return to coach seventh season
1 year, 11 months ago

Sean McVay informs Rams he will return to coach seventh season

LA Times  

Rams coach Sean McVay watches the Rams warm up before the game against the Broncos on Christmas. Sean McVay said after the Rams’ lost season that he would take time to reflect on his coaching future and whether he would return in 2023. “Sean McVay informed the team he is excited to return next season,” the Rams tweeted. — Los …

Matthew Stafford will be back with Rams with or without Sean McVay
1 year, 11 months ago

Matthew Stafford will be back with Rams with or without Sean McVay

LA Times  

Sean McVay coached the Rams to the pinnacle, winning a Super Bowl title in 2021. “Don’t want to rush into any sort of decision,” McVay said during an end-of-season news conference in Thousand Oaks. Obviously, a lot of conversations with various people that will dictate and determine the decision that’s best for me, my family, the Rams and a lot …

Coach Sean McVay says ‘focus’ is on LA Rams, not TV suitors
1 year, 11 months ago

Coach Sean McVay says ‘focus’ is on LA Rams, not TV suitors

Associated Press  

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. — While Sean McVay remains interested in the broadcast booth, the coach says his mind is still on the sideline with his Los Angeles Rams for now. McVay got a new contract after the Super Bowl triumph, reportedly making him one of the NFL’s highest-paid coaches through the 2026 season. But McVay’s current Rams have lost eight …

Saints alert! Rams’ Matthew Stafford finally clears concussion protocol
2 years, 1 month ago

Saints alert! Rams’ Matthew Stafford finally clears concussion protocol

LA Times  

Rams coach Sean McVay, left, had Matthew Stafford next to him and out of uniform in Week 10 against Arizona because of a concussion, but the quarterback will play this week. Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford was cleared from concussion protocol Friday and will play Sunday against the Saints in New Orleans, the team announced. Stafford, who has been in concussion …

Rams coach Sean McVay says interception-prone Matthew Stafford ‘played excellent’
2 years, 2 months ago

Rams coach Sean McVay says interception-prone Matthew Stafford ‘played excellent’

LA Times  

Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford has been under duress behind an injury-depleted offensive line. Stafford completed 32 of 48 passes for 254 yards but committed two turnovers, including a fourth-quarter interception that was returned for a touchdown to seal the embarrassing loss on “Monday Night Football.” And yet McVay said that Stafford played “excellent” in the defeat. “And I can do …

Sean McVay's once-formidable Rams offense now a predictable mess
2 years, 2 months ago

Sean McVay's once-formidable Rams offense now a predictable mess

LA Times  

Coach Sean McVay watches in dismay as the San Francisco 49ers get the best of his Rams again. That predictability was the undoing of the Rams on Monday night at Levi’s Stadium in a 24-9 defeat to the San Francisco 49ers, who finished them off when Talanoa Hufanga leaped in front of a pass intended for Cooper Kupp and returned …

Sean McVay’s Rams have dominated the Cardinals. Will the trend continue?
2 years, 3 months ago

Sean McVay’s Rams have dominated the Cardinals. Will the trend continue?

LA Times  

Rams coach Sean McVay, left, talks with defensive tackle A’Shawn Robinson before a win over the Atlanta Falcons on Sept. 18. Last season, the Rams traveled to State Farm Stadium for a late-season game against the Arizona Cardinals with a lineup ravaged by COVID-19, a scenario exasperated when star cornerback Jalen Ramsey and tight end Tyler Higbee were declared out …

Why Rams coach Sean McVay aggressively intercepts Matthew Stafford’s turnovers
2 years, 3 months ago

Why Rams coach Sean McVay aggressively intercepts Matthew Stafford’s turnovers

LA Times  

It’s not a problem for Rams coach Sean McVay. “You want to have those at a minimum,” McVay said Wednesday, “but I also want to make sure that it’s a fine line between not allowing him to compete at a high level. “You don’t ever want to turn the ball over, don’t want to hurt the team,” Stafford said. In …

‘I just got to do a better job.’ Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford eyes better play vs. Falcons
2 years, 3 months ago

‘I just got to do a better job.’ Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford eyes better play vs. Falcons

LA Times  

Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford is focused on connecting on more passes when his team faces the Falcons on Sunday. “Definitely two or three I wish I had back,” he said this week, “there’s no question about that.” Until Stafford plays efficiently, there will continue to be questions about the condition of his much-scrutinized right elbow, and how much the tendinitis …

Sean McVay has grown up to be Rams' emotional center
2 years, 10 months ago

Sean McVay has grown up to be Rams' emotional center

LA Times  

It was so crazy. Rams coach Sean McVay makes his way onto the field before Super Bowl LVI against the Cincinnati Bengals at SoFi Stadium on Sunday. Rams coach Sean McVay leads cheers at the Coliseum on Wednesday as the team celebrates its Super Bowl win. “You guys hear me talk about competitive greatness until I’m blue in the face,” …

Rams having happy anniversary of trade for Matthew Stafford
2 years, 10 months ago

Rams having happy anniversary of trade for Matthew Stafford

LA Times  

Coach Sean McVay and quarterback Matthew Stafford after the Rams beat Tampa Bay in the divisional round. But Jan. 30 already has significance for this Rams team: It’s the one-year anniversary of the trade that brought quarterback Matthew Stafford to Los Angeles. On Jan. 30, 2021, two weeks after they lost a divisional-round playoff game at Green Bay, Rams general …

Matthew Stafford and Rams showcase high-flying offense in opening win over Bears
3 years, 3 months ago

Matthew Stafford and Rams showcase high-flying offense in opening win over Bears

LA Times  

Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford, left, celebrates with Van Jefferson after connecting with the wide receiver on a first-quarter touchdown pass in a 34-14 victory over the Chicago Bears at SoFi Stadium on Sunday. Entering the season opener against the Chicago Bears, McVay had restlessly waited eight months to show what new quarterback Matthew Stafford could do in his offense. The …

Sean McVay has the QB he wanted in Matthew Stafford, now Rams offense better be super
3 years, 3 months ago

Sean McVay has the QB he wanted in Matthew Stafford, now Rams offense better be super

LA Times  

The parts appear to be in place for Sean McVay. McVay was cagey when asked how his philosophy might change with Stafford and Jackson in the mix, telling reporters they would see Sunday night, when the Rams play their opener against the Chicago Bears at SoFi Stadium on “Sunday Night Football.” One thing is certain: There will be no room …

Rams teammates can see how Matthew Stafford fits in
3 years, 7 months ago

Rams teammates can see how Matthew Stafford fits in

LA Times  

He is preparing for his 13th NFL season, but for Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford it qualifies as a new start. Reporters were not allowed at the workout, but Stafford said afterward that for him, like rookies, “We’re all in the same boat” as they attempt to absorb and execute coach Sean McVay’s offense. “Selfishly, I’m liking these times because it’s …

Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford eager to scare up another Halloween get-together
3 years, 7 months ago

Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford eager to scare up another Halloween get-together

LA Times  

The Rams play at Houston on Halloween this season, but the game is in the morning on the West Coast. “It was just a way for them to have everyone on the team get together,” recalled Dan Orlovsky, who played behind Stafford for years with the Lions. It was from “The Hangover,” and Orlovsky was Zach Galifianakis’ character, with the …

After Jared Goff trade, Sean McVay has issues with Rams
3 years, 9 months ago

After Jared Goff trade, Sean McVay has issues with Rams

LA Times  

Rams head coach Sean McVay admits he made mistakes with quarterback Jared Goff, the No. Rams Rams coach Sean McVay admits he made mistakes with Jared Goff Rams coach Sean McVay admits he made some mistakes handling Jared Goff over the years, but would rather focus on the success they had together. Asked about how the organization’s perception of Goff …

Hernández: Pressure is on Sean McVay after Goff-Stafford trade
3 years, 10 months ago

Hernández: Pressure is on Sean McVay after Goff-Stafford trade

LA Times  

Rams coach Sean McVay led his team to the Super Bowl with Jared Goff as his quarterback, but they failed to recapture the magic of the 2018 season. General manager Les Snead found McVay a quarterback on Saturday night, sending Goff and a package of draft picks to the Detroit Lions in exchange for Matthew Stafford. When the Rams signed …

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