Rams coach Sean McVay 'promises' to return for 'Coach McVay Show' in 2024

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay speaks during a news conference after winning their NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay made a "promise" to return in 2024. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Coming off a restorative 2023 season and the Los Angeles Rams' return to the playoffs, head coach Sean McVay was asked if he'd be back for the "Coach McVay Show," his weekly radio appearance in LA.

This time last year, he was mulling whether he wanted to step away from coaching. McVay had just signed an extension to keep him with the Rams through 2026, but he was coming off his only losing season and second year not making the playoffs since taking over in 2017.

After some discussion, McVay decided to return. And with his recommitment, the Rams returned to their old ways. The 37-year-old also enjoyed a huge win off the field with the birth of his first child, a son, in October.

Considering the marked improvement this season, host J.B. Long decided to ask the show's namesake if viewers could expect him back.

"That I can promise you," McVay told Long.

The tongue-in-cheek implication, of course, was that McVay would also be returning in his capacity as coach.

What a difference a year has made for McVay.

As far as whether he's returning to the team, there's also a little bit of history on the line if the seventh-year coach decides to stick around longer. With a 69-45 regular-season record, McVay is seven wins away from passing John Robinson (75-68) for the franchise record.

Ahead of this postseason, McVay has a 7-3 playoff record, which includes two Super Bowl appearances and a victory in Super Bowl LVI.