NFL world reacts to hilarious Rams news

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay is one of the most successful coaches of his era. He also used to be one of the league’s most sleep-deprived.

McVay revealed to ESPN’s Stephen Holder that he used to have long work days. And not just your average workday either: He meant an 18-hour workday.

If that sounds insane, it’s probably because it is. Nonetheless, it was true. And in hindsight, McVay regrets the decision to be such a maniac.

“I used to think it was cool to think you can go 18 hours,” McVay told ESPN’s Stephen Holder. “You know what that is? That’s called being a dumbass.”

McVay’s bluntness is probably the funniest part of the quote, as you can imagine the delivery likely landed too. Coaching is a 24/7 job, and sometimes, it seems some take it too seriously. Now, perhaps those retirement rumors make sense if he regrets 18-hour workdays.

Nonetheless, McVay and the Rams have been one of the best teams in the league since he took over. He’s led them to two Super Bowl appearances, including a win in Super Bowl LVI over the Cincinnati Bengals.

The NFL world reacted to the hilarious comments that McVay made.

The idea of a football coach “working” 18 hours a day is laughable. It’s got to be identical to when a CEO claims they work long hours and their schedule includes “working out”, “eating a meal” or “reading”. Just add in “watching football videos” and “thinking about football” https://t.co/Sn0AzC14Tz

— tactical italian beef (@scuderia_deaner) July 25, 2024

Work Life Balance comes to the NFL! ⚖️🏈😂 https://t.co/2PSZ6vy2lo

— Our Turf Football (@ourturffb) July 25, 2024

“Why we sleep” by Matthew Walker is a good read on this exact topic

— Random Pats Fan (@PatsFan0910) July 25, 2024

One of the workplace cultures is the grinder-culture where people believe that if they just stay at their desk longer than the next guy they’ll get ahead

— Tashunka Witco 🦬 (@FFfoxinator) July 25, 2024

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