Rams head coach Sean McVay expressed dissatisfaction with his team’s 1-2 record but maintained confidence in the long-term vision, suggesting the adversity faced in September could benefit the squad come January.
“Do I love that we’ve played three games and fallen short in a couple of them? No, of course not,” McVay said. “But I also know that storms pass, and we must do the next right thing. We need to lean in and ask ourselves: Is this happening to us or for us? How can we learn and grow? That’s the challenge—what kind of leader do I want to be for this group?”
McVay emphasized his belief in growing through adversity, even when it feels unpleasant.
“Do I want to go through adversity? No, but this is what we’re going through,” McVay said. “That’s what gives it meaning. When success comes easily, resilience can erode. I don’t like it, but I know real growth happens there.”
He believes the team will ultimately feel prouder of their achievements because of these early struggles.
“Sometimes things don’t go your way, and I always think about the people I respect most—they’re the ones who handle tough times the best,” McVay said. “Tough times don’t last. Tough people do. The most significant growth I’ve ever experienced came during adverse moments I didn’t enjoy at the time, but later I was proud of the person I became.”
With an upcoming Sunday matchup in Philadelphia, McVay acknowledged his own struggles against the Eagles.
“I’m excited to compete again with this group. This story isn’t written yet. There are skeptics, but we have plenty of football left to play,” McVay said. “We face a great challenge here with a fantastic fan base. We won’t shy away from the fact that we haven’t gotten results there before. Last year was painful, but I’m not afraid to step back onto that field.”
Though the Rams entered the season as heavy Super Bowl favorites, McVay remains confident his team will not stay down after this setback.
