The Los Angeles Rams stretch during an NFL football practice Tuesday, June 11, 2024, in Thousand Oaks, Calif. Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay speaks during a news conference after an NFL football practice Tuesday, June 11, 2024, in Thousand Oaks, Calif. The Los Angeles Rams stretch during an NFL football practice Tuesday, June 11, 2024, in Thousand Oaks, Calif.
McVay didn’t allow the Rams’ modest circumstances to prevent him from becoming one of the most accomplished active coaches in the NFL, and he still has no major complaints about the pedestrian settings for his lofty achievements. He doesn’t even really mind not having a window in his office for these past seven years, despite the teasing he’s received from friends and fellow coaches who enjoy the luxury of sunlight.“It’s been great,” McVay said. “I love the privacy out here.
The winds can swirl over the nearby hills onto the practice fields, and they’ve forced McVay to cancel or to curtail his practices several times. The Rams have erected a large temporary outdoor tent at their complex several times, particularly for open-air practices during the COVID-19 pandemic. But it wasn’t as good as a proper domed practice facility, and it frequently felt perilous in the powerful winds.