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According to the latest news, Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay is reportedly considering retirement. However, it will all depend on the core group of the Rams, including Aaron Donald, Matthew Stafford, Cooper Kupp, and Jalen Ramsey.

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As per Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated, if the core group leaves the Rams, McVay will also announce his departure from the Rams team and possibly retire from professional coaching. Notably, McVay recently signed a huge deal with the Rams, which will allow him to stay at the Franchise till 2026.

Sean McVay is likely to leave the Rams if the core group of coaches leaves

In a recent interview, Breer said, “Sean McVay’s future with the team is probably tied to those four guys… In all likelihood, when those guys are gone, McVay is going to be gone, too.”

According to Breer, the Rams are looking to maximize the opportunity this year with the current players and coaching staff. As things stand, their tenure could last from one to five years.

Earlier in May, McVay talked about coaching and whether he sees himself coaching for a long time. “If I was to put a timeline on it, I am nowhere close to not wanting to coach football… I love coaching so much. The question was asked if I was going to be a lifer in coaching, and then I elaborated on I don’t know if I see myself doing this until I’m 70,” McVay said earlier this year.

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Notably, Amazon tried to hire McVay for $100 million as an expert for ‘Thursday Night Football’. However, he turned it down and extended with the Rams till 2026. As for the players, Donald considered retirement after the Super Bowl win this year, but signed a $95 million three-year deal with the Rams instead. Following Donald, Stafford and Kupp also extended with the Rams till 2026. Whereas, Ramsey’s contract will end after the 2025 season.

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The Rams are having a mixed season so far

2021-2022 Super Bowl champion, the Rams, didn’t start the current season on a great note. So far, they have won only 3 games out of 7. Certainly, losing a player like Odell Beckham Jr. cost them, as they are struggling offensively this season.

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Currently, they are sitting in the third position in the NFC West division behind the Seahawks and the 49ers. Despite their 3-4 record, they can still qualify for the playoffs, if they figure out their offensive line. This Sunday. they will face the Bucs, who are also looking for a win. So, it won’t be an easy task for the Rams to beat the Tom Brady-led team.

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