Even with Rams a Super Bowl favorite, coach Sean McVay is “tormented”

The Los Angeles Rams, led by head coach Sean McVay, are entering the 2026 NFL season as Super Bowl favorites. McVay, who became the youngest head coach in modern NFL history and won the Super Bowl in 2022, has faced both triumphs and challenges. Despite being named NFL Coach of the Year in 2017, McVay admits to being “tormented” by the pressures of winning. After the Rams’ Super Bowl victory, McVay struggled with his identity being tied to success and considered leaving coaching for broadcasting. However, a conversation with his wife encouraged him to stay, leading the Rams to make the playoffs every season since. McVay, who has achieved 100 wins before turning 40, continues to focus on personal growth and handling the pressures of the game. The Rams, under McVay’s leadership, are driven by a strong desire to win, a significant shift from their past struggles when they returned to Los Angeles from St. Louis. General manager Les Snead’s decision to hire McVay at age 30 has proven transformative for the team. QUESTION: How might Sean McVay’s journey and reflections on success and identity influence young athletes facing similar pressures?