McVay seeks 'rhythm' between series as head coach, playcaller

Sean McVay seeks 'rhythm' between series as head coach, playcaller

By Alden Gonzalez

IRVINE, Calif. -- As the Washington's offensive coordinator these last three years, the time between series allowed Sean McVay to sit down with his quarterback, flip through pictures of the opposing defense's setup and map out a plan for the next series.

Not so much anymore.

McVay is now the Los Angeles Rams' head coach, further complicating the task by also taking on duties as the offensive playcaller. He got his first crack at it during Saturday's preseason opener against the Dallas Cowboys, an eventual 13-10 win by his team. The toughest part, he said, was "the transition in between series." McVay seeks a balance between "making sure that you're mindful of getting ahead for that next series and have a couple thoughts in mind that you can communicate to our offensive position coaches in terms of how we want to attack the next drive, but also being involved with what's going on on defense."

McVay has the benefit of working alongside defensive coordinator Wade Phillips and special-teams coordinator John Fassel, two experienced coaches who are among the very best at what they do. But the 31-year-old McVay still seeks "a rhythm" in between series. His former boss, Washington coach Jay Gruden, predicted that would be McVay's toughest challenge when asked about the dynamic of being a head coach and playcaller during the scouting combine.

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