Sean McVay faces 'great challenge' as Rams coach, offensive playcallerBy Alden Gonzalez
LOS ANGELES -- Some of the best advice Sean McVay received about his new, high-profile job revolved around time management. As the new head coach of the Los Angeles Rams, McVay would take on a slew of responsibilities that would pull him in a multitude of directions.
Even so, McKay was told he needed to remain heavily involved in the offensive meetings, especially in the early stages, because he isn't just the youngest coach in the NFL's modern era.
He also remains a playcaller.
McVay, 31, will call the offensive plays for the Rams in 2017, a responsibility he knew he would be taking on as soon as he got the job in January. Many others do the same. In fact, half of the NFL's head coaches ended up calling plays on offense or defense last season. But it's a tricky balancing act, one that McVay admitted at the recent NFL combine would present "a great challenge" in his first season.
Jay Gruden, Sean McVay's former boss in Washington, said the Rams' new head coach will be just fine with his additional duties of calling offensive plays. "He's a very organized guy, very detailed guy. He'll find a way to get it done," Gruden said. Lisa Blumenfeld/Getty Images
"I’ve really only been a coordinator for three years, calling plays for two years," McVay said, recalling past experiences with the Redskins. "I am really just getting comfortable finding my rhythm, in terms of your weekly preparation, how you want to help you and your coaching staff put together a game plan."
For help, McVay sought advice from Adam Gase, the 38-year-old Dolphins head coach who doubles as an offensive playcaller. McVay has spoken to Kyle Shanahan, the former Falcons offensive coordinator who also will call plays -- and won't hire an offensive coordinator -- in his first season as head coach of the division-rival 49ers.
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