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Tagged: Sean McVay (15 Results)

Ian Allan: Offensive minds

The guys calling the plays matter. A great coach can get big numbers out of seemingly modest players. Similarly, a good player can waste away if used improperly.   more »

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Feb
20

Panthers hire Brown as new offensive coordinator

The Carolina Panthers have hired Thomas Brown as the team’s new offensive coordinator. Brown, 36, was an assistant head coach/tight ends coach for the Los Angeles Rams last year under headMore coach Sean McVay. Brown has spent the last three seasons in Los Angeles and was the team’s assistant head coach/running backs coach when the Rams won the Super Bowl two years ago. Less

Source: Team Website

Podcast: December 1 episode of the Fantasy Index Podcast

Ian Allan and Justin Eleff look back at Thanksgiving and two weeks of football, then look ahead to tonight's Bills-Patriots game. Sponsored by Footballguys.  more »

Factoid: Arizona Cardinals

The Cardinals have sputtered to a 3-6 record, and I don’t think they’re going to flip things around anytime soon. Their next two are against the Rams and 49ers, and those are defenses that have given them problems.   more »

Factoid: Sacks o'plenty

Russell Wilson and the Seahawks are hosting the Rams on Thursday night. If form holds, that probably will mean lots of sacks – but not many turnovers.   more »

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Mar
21

Bortles joins Rams

The Los Angeles Rams have upgraded their backup quarterback position with the addition of veteran signal-caller BLAKE BORTLES. Bortles has had a disappointing start to his career, but he will joinMore quarterback guru Sean McVay in Los Angeles. Bortles is unlikely to have much fantasy value, with JARED GOFF remaining the starter for the Rams. Less

Source: Team Blog

Feb
7

Gurley’s touches due to rhythm

Los Angels Rams head coach Sean McVay said this week that TODD GURLEY’s limited usage in the Super Bowl was due to the rhythm of the game. Gurley was expected toMore play a major role in the game but was limited to just 10 carries for 35 yards. While the New England defense deserves some credit, Gurley’s late-season usage is somewhat concerning and remains a bit of a mystery. Less

Source: NFL.com

Feb
1

Zuerlein still limited

Los Angeles Rams kicker GREG ZUERLEIN continues to recover from a foot strain and remains limited because of the injury. Head coach Sean McVay said that the Rams are just “being smart” with him ahead of the Super Bowl. The team expects Zuerlein to be fine for Sunday’s big game.

Source: Team Blog

Jan
31

Zuerlein on track for Super Bowl

Los Angeles Rams kicker GREG ZUERLEIN was limited in practice with a foot injury sustained during the NFC Championship Game. Head coach Sean McVay still sounds optimistic that his kicker will be ready for Sunday’s Super Bowl. McVay said that Zuerlein kicked a little bit and that he’s “on track”.

Source: NBC Sports

Jan
25

Zuerlein has foot strain

Los Angeles Rams kicker GREG ZUERLEIN is dealing with a strain in his non-kicking foot. The injury arose during the win over New Orleans, although it did not hinder his game-winningMore kick. Head coach Sean McVay does not believe the injury will keep Zuerlein from playing next Sunday against New England in the Super Bowl. Less

Source: NFL.com

Jul
3

Rams wideouts gearing up for second year in McVay offense

The Los Angeles Rams surprised fantasy owners and the league last season by averaging a league-best 29.9 points per game in first-year head coach Sean McVay’s offense. Heading into year two,More the Rams wide receiving corps will feature ROBERT WOODS, COOPER KUPP, and newcomer BRANDIN COOKS as the starters as they look to build on last year’s success. Less

Source: Los Angeles Times

Ian Allan: Offensive coaches

Who would you want running your offense? That is, setting aside personnel, which coaches are the best at manufacturing yards and points with formations and play-calling? I see six that I like and six that I don’t care for, with not much separation between the remaining 20.   more »

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Factoid: Los Angeles Rams

The Rams are turning to Sean McVay, and he’s supposed to be one of the league’s emerging offensive gurus – another Jon Gruden or Mike Shanahan. But it’s definitely a fixer-upper he’s taking over. The Rams ranked last in 2016 in both scoring and yards. How much improvement can realistically be hoped for?  more »

Ask the Experts: What was the offseason's most interesting coaching hire?

ASK THE EXPERTS appears weekly from training camp through the Super Bowl with answers to a new question being posted Thursday morning. How the guest experts responded when we asked them: What was the offseason's most interesting coaching hire?  more »

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Factoid: Los Angeles Rams

The Rams hired Sean McVay on Thursday, making him the youngest head coach ever – he’s only 30. He’ll be the league’s first 31-year-old head coach when the Rams open the season in September. Only five other teams have hired 32-year-old head coaches in the Super Bowl era.  more »

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