Even with Rams a Super Bowl favorite, coach Sean McVay is "tormented"

Even though the Los Angeles Rams are considered a strong contender for the Super Bowl in the 2026 NFL season, head coach Sean McVay has been struggling with self-doubt and insecurities. McVay, who was named the NFL Coach of the Year in 2017 and led the Rams to a Super Bowl win in 2022, has admitted that he has been tormented by the pressure of lofty expectations.

He has learned to focus on the journey, acknowledging that he is either in a storm, coming out of one, or preparing to enter another. McVay's success stems from his team's wired nature to achieve, and his ability to analyze play calls, formations, and game situations. The Rams' general manager, Les Snead, and ownership gambled on McVay, who was 30 years old at the time, and his prowess comes from his power of recall and ability to apply lessons from his career to develop game plans each week.

The team's owners are investing in artificial intelligence to further enhance their coaching abilities. McVay's connection with his players is strong, as evidenced by the jet sweep play executed perfectly during the 2022 Super Bowl. His youth and vitality help him relate to the team, and the team's close-knit culture allows for vulnerability and openness, which strengthens their bond as an organization.