Sean McVay coaching tree influences NFL programs across the league
Sports Illustrated • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 10, 2026, 11:00 AM
Last updated Sep 10, 2026

Former assistants of Sean McVay currently lead several NFL franchises as head coaches. These coaches credit their preparation and development to their time working under Sean McVay with the Los Angeles Rams. The influence of the coaching staff became a focus following the preparation leading into the Rams' wild-card game against the Lions at Ford Field in January 2024. Former staff members highlight the specific methods Sean McVay used to manage game-week operations and team strategy. This analytical approach has become a hallmark for coaches who previously served on the Los Angeles staff. The trend reflects a broader shift in league hiring practices toward individuals mentored within the same system. The professional evolution of these coaches remains a point of interest for front offices looking to replicate the success established by the Rams in recent seasons.
- •Sean McVay mentored multiple current NFL head coaches.
- •The preparation for the 2024 wild-card game against the Lions serves as a benchmark for his coaching style.
- •Former assistants emphasize the role of specific game-week routines in their own coaching success.
- •NFL teams increasingly prioritize candidates with direct experience under Sean McVay.
- 11:00 AMSports Illustrated — The McVay-Verse: How One Coaching Tree Took Over the NFL - Sports Illustrated
"Sean McVay’s former assistants explain what makes him such a good coach, and how he prepared them to follow in his success.
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