Seahawks analyst criticizes Rams following 60 Minutes feature announcement
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 6, 2026, 7:14 PM
Last updated Sep 6, 2026

Seattle-based analyst Jeff Simmons publicly criticized the Los Angeles Rams after the team was selected for a feature on 60 Minutes. Simmons expressed frustration regarding media attention directed toward the Rams given that the Seahawks are the reigning Super Bowl champions. The feature follows a busy offseason for the Rams, who added defensive players Myles Garrett, Aaron Donald, and Trent McDuffie to address previous defensive struggles. Coach Sean McVay acknowledged high expectations for the upcoming season, noting his focus on the team's development rather than just the final destination. The Rams face challenges on offense as Puka Nacua deals with injury and off-field issues, while quarterback Matthew Stafford prepares for the campaign. The team opens its season against the 49ers in Australia, with two regular-season meetings against the Seahawks scheduled for later this year.
- •Sean McVay and the Rams are subjects of an upcoming 60 Minutes feature.
- •Analyst Jeff Simmons criticized the national media attention surrounding the Los Angeles roster.
- •The Rams added Myles Garrett, Aaron Donald, and Trent McDuffie during the offseason.
- •Nate Landman will serve as a defensive captain for the second consecutive season.
- •The Rams begin the season with a game against the 49ers in Australia.
- 7:14 PMYahoo Sports — Seahawks analyst unleashes on Rams as Sean McVay’s 60 Minutes spotlight sparks backlash
"The Rams are getting the full spotlight treatment, and not everyone is happy about it. Sean McVay’s team are the subject of a 60 Minutes feature, a move that has drawn fire from a Seattle-based analyst.
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