having Phillips and Fassel really helps

Not only does McVay have an OC to assist him in LaFleur, plus a more experience QB coach in Olsen, but the presence/leadership of Phillips on defense and Fassel on ST really helps. Not that he should ignore those areas by any means but he will not need to be in the weeds there. They've got it. Rightfully, especially early on, his focus has to be predominantly on offense.