NFL Coach Rankings: Where's Rams' Sean McVay?
In his time as head coach, Sean McVay has brought the Los Angeles Rams to some of their highest highs in franchise history.
The Rams hadn't made the playoffs in 12 years prior to McVay's arrival but he quickly turned their fortunes around. In six seasons, McVay has led L.A. to a 60-38 record, four playoff appearances, two NFC championships and one Super Bowl victory. He has also done all of this in his 30s and has inspired teams across the league with his offensive wizardry.
It comes as no surprise that McVay is widely seen as one of the best head coaches in the league, but where exactly does he rank? In a recent ranking by The 33rd Team, McVay comes in as the seventh-best coach in the NFL today.
"I’m curious to see how McVay bounces back from a down year with a team that appears to be in transition, but his first five years are as impressive as any coach in modern NFL history," The 33rd Team writes.
As mentioned, the 2022 season was a forgettable one for the Rams, being their first losing season in the McVay era. After undergoing a major roster overhaul during the offseason, the Rams will look to bounce back in 2023.
Kansas City Chiefs coach Andy Reid took the top spot on the list after leading his team to another championship this season. Following closely behind are Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots and Mike Tomlin of the Pittsburgh Steelers, the two longest-tenured coaches in the league. The other coaches ahead of McVay are Sean Payton of the Denver Broncos, Nick Sirianni of the Philadelphia Eagles and Kyle Shanahan of the San Francisco 49ers.
McVay has his flaws like any coach, but the work he has done before even turning 40 is remarkable. There's even a solid argument that he deserves to be higher on these rankings.
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