Apertura: Sean McVay nombra a su nuevo entrenador asistente y afirma que ha “adquirido” el título.

Sean McVay, the head coach of the Los Angeles Rams, has a knack for assembling a team that includes skilled assistants.

Although McVay must replace members of his coaching staff every offseason, he was fortunate to have Aubrey Pleasant return as a significant player this past offseason. After stints with the Detroit Lions and Green Bay Packers in the past, Pleasant returned to the Rams to oversee the defense backs.

After Raheem Morris resigned to take a head coaching post with the Atlanta Falcons, Pleasant was a candidate for the defensive coordinator position, but Chris Shula was chosen for the role. Nonetheless, Pleasant’s recent promotion to assistant head coach by McVay demonstrated how much he meant to the team.

Following the official announcement of the promotion, McVay gave the following explanation for his decision to go with Pleasant:

It’s really earned, McVay declared. You are all aware of my admiration for Aubrey. Of the eight years, he has spent six of them here. There was no denying his presence when he returned.

However, when I consider what that assistant head coach stands for, I see a leader, a mentor, a teacher, a connector, and a man who, as I just indicated to you guys, has worked with rookies to teach them about the culture. You guys have heard me say this before: “Great leaders influence and effect positive change with people they’re around, situations they’re a part of.” He is undoubtedly a very close friend, but he has earned that role based on his effect and influence. He’s a terrific leader and he ticks both of those boxes. He really has such a wonderful confidence in himself.

The players and coaching staff applauded the decision and expressed excitement for Pleasant, according to McVay:

“It was one of the best moments I’ve ever been a part of when we announced it to the team because of the genuine excitement from the coaches and players because it was earned, and it was cool to be able to surprise him and see the genuine appreciation,” McVay remarked. But as I’ve already stated, it’s earned, therefore I’ll rely a lot on him. And while I’m thrilled for Aubrey, I have to emphasize how much he has earned the title of assistant head coach.

Since joining McVay, Pleasant has been a constant on the sidelines, and coming into the 2024 campaign, he will likely assume greater responsibility.

Despite the fact that Chris Shula is a rookie defensive coordinator, players like Ernest Jones are optimistic that he will blend right in as the Rams’ defensive coordinator.