Here’s AvengerRam…
Since 2017 when Sean McVay took over, the Rams have been one of the most successful teams in the NFL.
Winning seasons: 5 of 6 years
Playoffs: 4 of 6 years
Total wins (regular season and playoffs): 67 (3rd in NFL)
Playoff wins: 7 (2nd in NFL)
Apart from McVay, what is the common denominator during this period?
QB? No, the Rams have had two starters during this time.
RB? Certainly not.
WR? Kupp (when healthy) has been there throughout, but he's had many running mates.
OL? Whitworth and Havenstein were mainstays from 2017-2022, but is that really the core of the team?
Aaron Donald? Certainly a big part of it, but he can't do it alone (See 2014-2016).
Les Snead? Again, certainly a factor, but he wasn't able to build a winner with Jeff Fisher.
This makes me wonder... are we/others underestimating the McVay factor?
This year will be a good test. If McVay can take a small veteran core, mesh it with some young bucks, and come up with a winner, his legacy will be greatly enhanced.
I'm not betting against him.The
