The Los Angeles Rams were once perceived as a 17-0 juggernaut, but now they’re sitting at a frustrating 4-4, and fans are definitely looking for answers. And get this: over 67% of the fans polled are pointing the finger straight at head coach Sean McVay, blaming him as a “part of the problem” for the team’s struggles. Only about 32% feel he’s “not a problem.” That’s a pretty wild split, right?
The Blame Game is Real
Look, saying the Rams could do *better* than McVay at head coach? That might be a bit much. The guy is one of the best NFL coaches we’ve ever seen. What he’s done since entering the league in 2017 totally changed the game. Even if he never won another game, his historical impact is undeniable. But football is a “What have you done for me lately?” business, and lately, the Rams are sitting at .500. It’s fair to say McVay could be doing a better job, and honestly, he’d probably agree. He did just guide them from a tough 2-4 start back to 4-4, so there’s that. If the Rams keep winning, if they keep stacking up Ws, fans will swing back to seeing him as the solution, not the problem. But right now, the heat is on.
Can the Rams Turn the Corner?
So, with all this blame flying around, what’s the vibe with the team’s direction? It’s literally a coin flip for fans. According to the same survey, 51% of fans think the team is headed the right way, while 49% are not so positive. Talk about being on the fence! On paper, coaching aside, the Rams actually have a stronger roster than their Week 9 opponent, the Washington Commanders. They should win this one, even with the loss of Jaylen Watson and even if McVay doesn’t bring his absolute A-game. But as we all know, games aren’t played on paper, otherwise the Rams would be 17-0 instead of 4-4.
Keep an eye on Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels, though. He’s got talent and could absolutely give the Rams fits if they don’t contain him. On the Rams’ side, Myles Garrett is suiting up for only the second time this year, and man, he needs to have a better showing than his Week 1 performance against the San Francisco 49ers. He didn’t log any real stats for L.A. in that game, and the whole team struggled. Maybe Week 9 is rookie CJ Daniels’ chance to break out, or maybe Kyren Williams and Blake Corum will each find the end zone. The Commanders’ rookie Sonny Styles could also bag a sack or two.
This Sunday’s game against the Commanders is absolutely massive. A win gets the Rams to 5-4 and completely changes the tone of their season. But a loss? That could mean L.A.’s season is officially spiraling. It’s go time.
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Originally reported by Turf Show Times.
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