Sean McVay might be the head coach of the Rams in 2023. He also may not be. Based on his contract, he’ll be in Los Angeles for another four years. However, after a trying and frustrating 5-12 season that was filled with injuries and adversity, McVay is considering retirement – though perhaps not a permanent one.
During his end-of-season press conference Monday, McVay fielded questions about his future for more than 10 minutes, shedding light on why he’s even thinking about walking away from the game he loves so much. It’s not because he wants to make more money on TV. This is a decision that goes back years, he says.
And now after his first poor season as a head coach, McVay is thinking about what’s best for himself and his family. He offered plenty of insight into this tough situation and decision, while still using that familiar coachspeak we’ve grown accustomed to.
Here’s what we learned from McVay on Monday.