Breer reports that the Rams value O'Connell and the job he did for them this past year, and they don't want to lose him. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. Los Angeles Rams pass game coordinator Shane Waldron is seen before the NFL football NFC championship game against the New Orleans Saints Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019, in New Orleans. Just looking at the the Rams’ offensive, defensive and special-teams coordinator slots, Morris and DeCamillis become the seventh and eighth coaches to … McVay was, and still is, Los Angeles' offensive play-caller, and not blocking the move allowed LaFleur to move from a non-playcalling offensive coordinator job with L.A. to a playcalling one with Tennessee. Coaches can … The Los Angeles Rams say they have mutually parted ways with Aaron Kromer, their offensive line coach and running game coordinator. While O'Connell has been an offensive coordinator for two years with the Washington Football Team and the Rams, him joining the Chargers would have been a bit of a promotion. Snead also explains why the team opted against using the franchise tag for the third straight year.Â, The Los Angeles Rams now have three additional draft choices thanks to the NFL's compensatory formula.Â, Ahead of the start of the new league year, theRams.com examines which Rams cornerbacks are currently under contract and which ones are scheduled to become free agents.Â, The Los Angeles Rams have chosen to pass on using the franchise tag for the third-straight year.Â, NFL Media analyst Daniel Jeremiah discusses the Los Angeles Rams' biggest needs heading into the 2021 NFL Draft and what direction that could take them at pick No. Covering the impact of coronavirus on the sports world. He then moved on to the University of Texas where he served in various coaching positions over four years with the Texas Longhorns football team. When Gruden was fired in Washington, O'Connell also reportedly received some consideration for the head coaching job. According to NFL media’s Tom Pelissero, Rams offensive coordinator Kevin O’Connell is a candidate to be Staley’s OC. Since Staley is a defensive-minded head coach, O'Connell would have likely been the offensive play-caller -- a role he does not have with the Rams -- and be in charge of the development of second-year quarterback Justin Herbert. Instead, they’ll have two coordinators – … Rams head coach Sean McVay, right, talks with his defensive coordinator, Wade Phillips, before a game against the Baltimore Ravens at the Coliseum on … The Packers are hiring Rams assistant head coach/linebackers coach Joe Barry as their defensive coordinator, NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reported Saturday via an informed source. O'Connell started off his coaching career in 2015 as the Cleveland Browns' quarterbacks coach, and also spent a year with the San Francisco 49ers as an offensive assistant before joining Washington in 2017. Waldron previously served under the Los Angeles Rams and head coach Sean McVay from 2017 to 2020, sporadically holding numerous positions for the team over the four-year stretch, including tight ends coach, quarterbacks coach, and passing game coordinator. Boras started his coaching career at his alma mater, DePauw University, as the offensive line coach. The team is reportedly expected to hire Shane Waldron, the passing game coordinator for the Los Angeles Rams, as their new offensive coordinator in 2021, per … In January, it was reported that Rams offensive coordinator Kevin O'Connell had been blocked from interviewing for that same position with another NFL team. One possibility for #Chargers offensive coordinator: #Rams OC Kevin O’Connell, who’s very close with new coach Brandon Staley. Rams head coach Sean McVay credited Kromer with the resurgence of this year’s offensive line. The Seahawks are reportedly hiring Waldron as their offensive coordinator, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. O'Connell was the Rams' first full-time offensive coordinator on staff since his first season as head coach (2017), when current Packers head coach Matt LaFleur served in that role before being hired as the Titans' next offensive coordinator in 2018. "I was really excited about the opportunity to be able to work with him in year two, continue to collaborate, learn from him," McVay said. Regardless of the scope of potential playcalling duties, O'Connell will continue to be an important voice for Los Angeles' offense approaching Year 2 on its staff. With Schottenheimer out as the Seahawks offensive coordinator and Robert Saleh likely leaving his post for a head coaching position in the coming weeks, the Rams will have to … In their first season working together, McVay and O'Connell helped the Rams produce the No. Breer reports that the Rams … Los Angeles Rams assistant quarterbacks coach Liam Coen is Stoops' pick to replace Eddie Gran as Kentucky's offensive coordinator, the school confirmed in a news release Tuesday afternoon. Los Angeles Rams passing game coordinator Shane Waldron is headed to Seattle. "He understands how valuable he is to me and to the Rams and we talked about all those things, but I think it's a credit to the respect that he's garnered around the league. They hired Kevin O'Connell as offensive coordinator in January 2020, instead of promoting Waldron or run game coordinator Aaron Kromer to that role. 57.Â, Ahead of the start of the new league year, theRams.com examines which wide receivers are currently under contract and which ones are scheduled to become free agents.Â, Several of the latest 2021 mock drafts have Rams addressing the trenches.Â, Ahead of the start of the new league year, theRams.com examines which Rams running backs are currently under contract and which ones are scheduled to become free agents.Â, Ahead of the start of the new league year, theRams.com examines which linebackers are currently under contract and which ones are scheduled to become free agents.Â, The Los Angeles Rams have tendered linebacker Travin Howard and offensive lineman Coleman Shelton.Â, © 2021 Los Angeles Rams. As far as the ongoing search for an offensive coordinator, current Chargers offensive coordinator Shane Steichen could be retained. "Kevin's a great coach," McVay said during a video conference last Thursday. Rams are finalizing a … section: | slug: rams-reportedly-blocked-offensive-coordinator-kevin-oconnell-from-interviewing-with-chargers | sport: football | route: article_single.us | They’re hiring 37-year-old Brandon Staley to take over the role, which is … Kevin and I had a lot of great dialogue and I'm always going to listen. The Los Angeles Rams have found their replacement for Wade Phillips at defensive coordinator. The Rams' high-powered offense, run by offensive coordinator Mike Martz, was nicknamed "The Greatest Show on Turf" and registered the first in a string of three consecutive 500-point seasons, an NFL record. 11 total offense in the NFL at 377 yards per game. NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reports that he remains a strong internal option. Kromer and Waldron joined the Rams last season, with McVay. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, former Washington Redskins offensive coordinator Kevin O’Connell is their new offensive coordinator. More than a month later, Rams head coach Sean McVay confirmed it was true – and done for a good reason. But this is where the Rams stand now. On Tuesday, Albert Breer of the MMQB reported that the Rams had blocked offensive coordinator Kevin O'Connell from interviewing for the same job with the Chargers. After further stints at Benedictine University and UNLV, Boras became the tight ends coach for the Chicago Bears in February 2004. For the first time since 2017, Sean McVay will have an offensive coordinator. Warner threw three touchdown passes in each of his first three NFL starts, an NFL record until it was surpassed by Patrick Mahomes in 2018. His most recent collegiate stop was at Maine, … The Los Angeles Chargers have agreed to terms with former Los Angeles Rams defensive coordinator Brandon Staley as their new head coach, but they failed to poach a different coach from their in-city rival. I don't think you ever want to pigeonhole yourself into (a role). The Chargers did hire a defensive-minded head coach, but that doesn't mean they are ignoring the offense. Kevin O’Connell enters his first year as offensive coordinator for the Los Angeles Rams after being hired by the team on Jan. 16, 2020. Los Angeles Rams: Kevin O'Connell: 2020: Washington Redskins offensive coordinator San Francisco 49ers: Mike McDaniel: 2021: San Francisco 49ers run game coordinator (2017–2020) Seattle Seahawks: Shane Waldron: 2021 The Los Angeles Rams won’t have an offensive coordinator in 2018 after losing Matt LaFleur to the Titans on Tuesday. I'm not interested in losing a coach to go do that same role and I'm not naive to the fact that the play calling, and those things are very important and when that situation came up with Matt, we talked about that. Report: Seahawks in contact with Rams’ Shane Waldron for offensive coordinator job Does Pete Carroll want to steal directly from Sean McVay’s playbook? Kevin and I have had great conversations, but I would like to think that anybody that's been a part of this Rams' building knows that there is an investment in us trying to help guys continue to grow and if opportunities that they have outside this building don't exist in-house, then usually that's when we're going to let guys go, even if it doesn't help the Rams and that's kind of been the approach.". More than a month later, Rams head coach Sean McVay confirmed it was true – and done for a good reason. 6-keys: media/spln/nfl/reg/free/stories, at Ahead of the start of the new league year, theRams.com examines which safeties are currently under contract and which ones are scheduled to become free agents.Â, Despite NFL teams being limited to three representatives at each pro day this year, Rams general manager Les Snead says it will still be business as usual for the team's scouting department.Â, As the Rams navigate their current salary cap situation, general manager Les Snead said their goal is to get under it without having to cut or trade anyone. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: nfl | pageType: stories | What I would say is he's our OC and that's why we blocked him (laughs).". In January, it was reported that Rams offensive coordinator Kevin O'Connell had been blocked from interviewing for that same position with another NFL team. The Rams are anticipated to return at least eight offensive starters, including receivers Robert Woods and Cooper Kupp and tight end Tyler Higbee. 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"Kevin's a great coach," McVay said during a video conference last Thursday. "I think each situation is independent. On Tuesday, Albert Breer of the MMQB reported that the Rams had blocked offensive coordinator Kevin O'Connell from interviewing for the same job with the Chargers. However, the lines of communication remain open, so things could change. Offensive coordinator: Kevin O'Connell O'Connell, 34, spent the previous three seasons with the Washington Redskins, working his way up from quarterbacks coach in 2017 to offensive coordinator in 2019. According to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network, Rams offensive coordinator Kevin O’Connell is a potential candidate to follow Staley to the Chargers, where … Will that precedent – along with O'Connell's aforementioned value and influence – collectively translate to increased opportunities for him to call plays this upcoming season? Coen was set to become the offensive coordinator at Holy Cross in 2018 before the Rams hired him. Staley also sought to interview Kevin O’Connell, the Rams’ offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach, but McVay declined the request. © 2004-2021 CBS Interactive. Since this would have been a lateral move for O'Connell, Rams head coach Sean McVay would have had to approve it. He has a huge say and a huge influence on how we want to operate, and I think even more so moving forward.". All Rights Reserved. He served as the passing game coordinator and quarterbacks coach, but Washington head coach Jay Gruden then promoted him to offensive coordinator so he didn't lose him to another NFL team. Additionally, while O'Connell didn't explicitly have quarterbacks coach in his title, he was responsible for overseeing and working directly with the group. Michael Martz (born May 13, 1951) is an American football coach. "Yeah, those are things you always talk about," McVay said. Even though LaFleur's move at the time technically could have been considered a lateral move – like O'Connell's would've been this year – McVay did not block it because he strongly believes in helping coaches grow. Given his contributions in those roles and how well they worked together, O'Connell was someone McVay did not want to lose this offseason. Schottenheimer ran the offense in … On Tuesday night, Adam Schefter of ESPN reported that the Seahawks are planning to hire Shane Waldron as their offensive coordinator, the fourth … Waldron replaces Brian Schottenheimer. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. The team hired Shane Waldron to be offensive coordinator and Andy Dickerson as run-game coordinator. After three years as a position coach and offensive coordinator under Jay Gruden with the Redskins, roles that Rams coach Sean McVay used … Profile Joe DeCamillis All rights reserved. "I would like to think that he and I both are really excited about the opportunities that we have moving forward working with the offensive coaches, these players and what next year can look like for us with him leading the way offensively," McVay said. Arizona Cardinals offensive coordinator West Arizona Cardinals: Kliff Kingsbury * 2019: De facto offensive coordinator. Boras was relieved of his duties with the Chicago Bears in January 2010 along with five other offensive coaches.