Ndamukong Suh Blasts Rams’ ‘Asinine’ Australia Travel Plan
The Rams traveled to a game in Melbourne just a day before kickoff.
Former NFL player Ndamukong Suh criticized the Los Angeles Rams' travel plans for their game against the 49ers in Australia, calling it an "asinine" decision. Suh spoke at an event hosted by Front Office Sports on Tuesday, expressing his disapproval of the Rams' choice to travel to Australia just a day before their match, which took place on September 10 at 10:35 a.m. local time.
The 49ers, on the other hand, traveled a week earlier. Los Angeles, the preseason Super Bowl favorite, suffered a 27-7 loss to their division rival. Suh suggested that if he were the head coach, he would have made the trip in the first week of the season, allowing the team to enjoy the new environment and then focus on the game.
Rams head coach Sean McVay, however, defended his team's travel strategy, stating that they aimed to mimic the experience of playing in their own backyard despite the long flight, by returning to their normal schedule and training facilities. Suh, who played in the NFL from 2010 to 2022, including a stint with McVay's Rams, felt comfortable criticizing his former coach because they ultimately got the result they did.
ESPN analyst Jay Williams, who also attended the event, pointed out that the Rams missed an opportunity to engage with fans in a new market, as it was the first-ever NFL regular season game in Australia.
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