Sean McVay: Rams winning a Super Bowl in 49ers home ‘would be special’
While a hot breeze in June exploded off the Pacific Ocean, the president of the Rams team, Kevin Demoff, got a microphone in a chic seaside resort by the sea in Maui to address players, coaches and guests in a festive read.
The Rams had traveled to Hawaii to finish the intersaison training sessions – and to launch a trip, they aim to end with another title of the Super Bowl.
“It’s really your moment to come and celebrate, take advantage, think and prepare what will be an incredible adventure,” said Demoff on the crowd.
The Rams, with a talented and deep list led by the quarter-Arrière Matthew Stafford, are ready for a possible race for a third Super Bowl under the ninth-year coach Sean Mcvay.
In 2018, during his second season, Mcvay led the Rams to the Super Bowl Liii. Three years later, the Rams defeated the Bengals of Cincinnati to win the Super Bowl LVI at the Sofi stadium.
The super bowl of this season will be played at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, home of the San Francisco 49ers rival.
The stadium presents a tribute to John Mcvay, the late Sean grandfather, who helped the 49ers win five Super Bowl titles as the team.
“It would be special,” Mcvay told Times when asked if he could consider winning a super bowl at the Levi’s stadium. “It would mean a lot.”
With Stafford entering its 17th NFL season and the addition of the Triple Receiver All-Pro Davante Adams to a list that presents the star receiver Puka Nacua, the ball carrier Kyren Williams and defensive stars such as Kobie Turner and Jared Pours, Mcvay is confident that the Rams can have a special season if they mix the injuries Keys and “struck their entry” on the right.
“I have a lot of belief,” he said. “The expectations are the big killer, however. We are not talking about it. … There are many reasons why I think there is a chance for us to do nice things.”
Start with Stafford.
The first choice of NFL 2009 draft has apparently recovered from a back problem that put it aside for the entire training camp and several weeks of pre-season practices.
Stafford looks clear and he told journalists this week that he was ready for a season that starts on Sunday when the Rams welcome Houston’s Texans at the Sofi stadium.
The Rams quarter, Matthew Stafford, puts his helmet during the NFC divisional qualifiers against the Eagles in January.
(Derik Hamilton / Associated Press)
Stafford, 37, is he thinking of taking tubes?
“I’m going to play the game,” he said. “Whatever happens, I play. I play as I always played.”
Nacua benefited from Stafford’s talent and experience during the Nacua record season in 2023. Last season, Nacua amassed nearly 1000 yards by receiving, despite the game in 11 games due to a knee injury and Mcvay’s decision to rest the beginners in the regular season final.
Now Adams, who has played with the future quarter of the Aaron Rodgers renowned temple with Green Bay packers and New York Jets, on the occasion to play with Stafford.
“The conversations we have are intelligent,” said Stafford. “They are on the point … and it was great to work with him. So far, I have broken out and I can’t wait to go out and play on Sunday.”
Adams said: “For a new player who comes to a new team like this, it’s just a clean slate. You can’t really ask for much more than that.”
Mcvay is impatient to see what veterans can do together.
“The best teams are those who have the ownership of players and autonomy,” Mcvay told journalists. “These guys have gained the right to be able to have this. … There is a beauty in what these guys can do.”
Edge Rusher Pours, the defensive player recruited from the year of the NFL 2024, leads a defense that includes Turner line players, Braden Fiske and a new Pona Ford addition, among others. The front rush and the pass should help create turnover opportunities for a secondary that has not added any new player during the offseason.
Last season, the Rams qualified for the NFC divisional round before losing to the possible Super Bowl champion, Philadelphia Eagles in Lincoln Financial Field.
The Rams return to Philadelphia in week 3 to play Eagles and Nemeis Saquon Barkley.
During each of the two previous seasons, the Rams retaliated after bad departures and made the playoffs.
In 2023, they had a 3-6 file in mid-season-and finished 10-7. Last season, they were 1-4 but gathered and finished 10-7.
Mcvay was asked if he thought that the pre -season approach of the RAMs – he does not play starters and other important contributors in pre -season matches – assigned these departures.
“I do not do it, but I can see why it would be a practical story,” he said, adding: “I understand perfectly where people would question it according to the start-up 3-6 or 1-4.
“I will always try to make the decisions, and we will always try to make the decisions we feel best for the collective and for our football team. I understand that it is not for everyone, but there is a lot of reflection that goes in what we think is best.
“I hope we will start the right way.”
And finish even better.
