Rams added veteran leadership, but also a new coach who empowers those leaders

The Rams added veteran leadership, but also a new coach who empowers those leaders

By VINCENT BONSIGNORE

It was interesting to me as I talked to people while reporting my story on new Rams left tackle Andrew Whitworth how appreciative players were for the infusion of veteran players the Rams added this offseason.

While a coach can talk about a culture and try to establish a culture, that culture is only as good or strong as the players that execute it. And often times, successful execution relies on veteran players who serve as examples and role models to the rest of the team.

But it also requires a coach strong enough and savvy enough to empower those leadership-type players to execute their clout in the locker room.

The sense I get is new Rams coach Sean McVay understands and respects the inner-workings of a team, and how empowering players who want to lead to actually lead is a vital component to overseeing a successful team.

And in talking to some people, I’m not necessarily sure the Rams previous regime understood or respected or was comfortable or inclined to give willing leaders the green light to lead.

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