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Rams elevate Scheelhaase to OC, add Ragone as co-OC
sports14 days ago

Rams elevate Scheelhaase to OC, add Ragone as co-OC

The Los Angeles Rams promoted Nate Scheelhaase from pass-game coordinator to offensive coordinator, replacing Mike LaFleur who left for the Cardinals, and named quarterbacks coach Dave Ragone as co-offensive coordinator. Scheelhaase, a former Illinois quarterback who has coached with the Rams for two years and previously served as Iowa State’s OC, is widely viewed as a future NFL head coach, and the move positions him as Sean McVay’s top offensive lieutenant.

Kingsbury joins Rams staff, eyeing a potential OC role under McVay
sports28 days ago

Kingsbury joins Rams staff, eyeing a potential OC role under McVay

Former Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury is joining the Rams’ offensive staff in 2026, with talks about a potential offensive coordinator role alongside head coach Sean McVay. Kingsbury, 46, spent the last two seasons as Washington’s offensive coordinator after a stint at USC, and the Rams currently have an OC vacancy following Mike LaFleur’s departure, with passing-game coordinator Nate Scheelhaase widely expected to be promoted.

Rams Lock in McVay and Snead with Multi-Year Extensions
sports1 month ago

Rams Lock in McVay and Snead with Multi-Year Extensions

The Los Angeles Rams announced multi-year contract extensions for general manager Les Snead and head coach Sean McVay, securing a decade-long partnership that has delivered a Super Bowl title, multiple playoff appearances, and strong overall records. The duo have combined for 102 wins (regular season and playoffs) and rank among the NFL’s most successful executive-coach pairs, with their leadership expected to carry the team into continued competitiveness in the near future.

Seattle halts Rams’ Super Bowl run in NFC Championship thriller
sports1 month ago

Seattle halts Rams’ Super Bowl run in NFC Championship thriller

The Los Angeles Rams’ standout season ended with a loss to the Seattle Seahawks in the NFC Championship in Seattle, dashing their bid to return to the Super Bowl. Rams players and coach Sean McVay spoke after falling just short, with pivotal moments including Xavier Smith’s punt-return fumble and defensive plays that frustrated Rams’ offense as Seattle advanced to the title game.

Booger McFarland questions Payton, McVay fourth-down gambits on Championship Sunday
sports1 month ago

Booger McFarland questions Payton, McVay fourth-down gambits on Championship Sunday

Booger McFarland criticized Sean Payton’s decision to go for it on 4th-and-1 at the Broncos’ 14 in the AFC Championship, arguing a 31-yard field goal would have extended the lead in worsening weather; he also questioned Sean McVay’s 4th-and-4 call at the Seahawks’ 6 late, suggesting a field goal would have put Seattle under pressure. The piece discusses the clash between analytics and in-game feel on Championship Sunday and suggests there’s validity to both coaches’ aggressive choices given the context.

McVay Takes the Heat as Rams Collapse in NFC Title
sports1 month ago

McVay Takes the Heat as Rams Collapse in NFC Title

An opinion piece blames Rams coach Sean McVay for their 31-27 NFC Championship loss to the Seattle Seahawks, pointing to a late-first-half sequence that stalled the run, a muffed punt that gave Seattle a scoring drive, and a controversial fourth-and-4 decision at the Seattle 6 that cost a potential go-ahead field goal. Despite Matthew Stafford’s 374 yards and 3 TDs and 479 total yards, costly coaching decisions and special-teams miscues overshadowed a competitive Rams effort as they fall short of back-to-back Super Bowls; the article calls for accountability while noting the team still has talent and that McVay is expected to return.

McVay shrugs off Stafford return question after Rams' loss
sports1 month ago

McVay shrugs off Stafford return question after Rams' loss

After the NFC Championship defeat to the Seahawks, Rams coach Sean McVay reacted with disbelief to being asked if quarterback Matthew Stafford will be back next season, insisting the decision lies with Stafford and praising his performance, while Stafford avoided committing, saying it’s hard to generalize six months after a loss. Stafford’s $40 million salary for next year and a history of year‑to‑year decisions suggest the Rams will again navigate a possible return or trade, with both sides weighing options for 2026 and beyond.