The Los Angeles Rams head coach has positive things to say about his defensive coordinator
WOODLAND HILLS, Ca. Los Angeles Rams defensive coordinator Chris Shula has had his name mentioned for potential head coaching vacancies and on Friday, Rams head coach Sean McVay backed Shula's candidacy, complementing him on his work with the team and praising his leadership skills.
. "Are you intrinsically motivated? I felt that from when we were playing college ball together, when we were freshman in the dorm room meeting for the first time, the way he'd go about his workouts and stuff like that. Same thing with Joe Coniglio." Nov 23, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay congratulates cornerback Cobie Durant after an interception for a touchdown in the first half against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images | Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images "We have a lot of intrinsically motivated people that are good people first and foremost. I think we positively push each other with a good, positive peer pressure of continuing to elevate, adapt and continuously try to find edges ultimately geared towards putting our players in good situations.”Both McVay and Shula are two of a multitude of people within the Rams' organization who have had an immediate family member work or play in the NFL. McVay's grandfather John, partner with Bill Walsh to build the Golden Dynasty in San Francisco through the 80s and 90s while Shula's grandfather Don built a Dolphins Dynasty in the 70s before having one of the best offenses in history with Dan Marino.“Oh, for sure," stated McVay. "I think there's an unspoken understanding of things that you don't even realize you're taking in that you realize you're so fortunate to be exposed to. Now when you're in these situations you're thinking, ‘Man, what a blessing that was.’ In ‘93 when the Dolphins beat the Cowboys after Leon Lett hit that one and got them an extra chance to be able to kick it." Former Miami Dolphin head coach Don Shula talks to reporters about joining the Dolan brothers ownership group to purchase the Cleveland Browns. Larry Dolan is at right. | Phil Masturzo / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images "He and his grandpa look exactly alike. Those are some good genes. He's done a hell of a job. I know his grandpa's smiling down on the way that he's leading and influencing positive change with our group." McVay's 49ers defeated Shula's Dolphins in Super Bowl XIX. That would be McVay's and Walsh's second title together.Never again miss one major story related to your beloved Rams when you sign up for our 100% FREE newsletter that comes straight to your email with the latest news.Brock Vierra, a UNLV graduate, is the Los Angeles Rams Beat Writer On Sports Illustrated. He also works as a college football reporter for our On Sports Illustrated team.
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