Rams Hiring Former Redskins OC Kevin O'Connell to Same Role as Youth Movement Continues
The Los Angeles Rams are making changes to the coaching staff in 2020. That means adding a true offensive coordinator.
Sean McVay decided to bring on the man who just held his previous job of offensive coordinator of the Washington Redskins. 34-year-old Kevin O'Connell has been brought aboard to the same role in LA, as the McVay's coaching staff continues to fill out and get younger.
Rams are finalizing a deal to make former Redskins offensive coordinator Kevin O'Connell their offensive coordinator, per source. O’Connell succeeded McVay as OC in Washington, now will work with him in LA.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 11, 2020
O'Connell rose to OC in Washington after serving as the quarterbacks coach and run game coordinator. This coaching career began after a playing career that spanned from 2008-2012.
The #Rams will have an OC this year, and sources say they intend to hire former #Redskins OC Kevin O’Connell. He reunites with Sean McVay.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) January 11, 2020
McVay had run and pass game coordinators on his staff but essentially ran the offense himself. He will now have a proper coordinator to help with the duties after a year of regression in 2019. It remains unclear if McVay will relinquish play-calling duties to his new OC.
The young head coach is wise to seek extra help and he must have made a great offer to take O'Connell away from the new coaching staff in Washington led by Ron Rivera.
McVay faced a rough season and is showing his maturity by adding to his staff. He just have to hope the young O'Connell is up to the task on a team that will once again have Super Bowl expectations in 2020.