The Los Angeles Rams underwent a youth movement on the coaching staff this offseason, bringing in two young coordinators to join Sean McVay. The result? Los Angeles now has the second-youngest coaching staff in the NFL, according to ESPN.
Going strictly by head coach and the three coordinator spots (offense, defense and special teams), the average age of the Rams’ coaches is 40.5. That’s older than only the San Francisco 49ers, whose average age on the coaching staff is just 38.
Here’s a look at the ages of the Rams’ coaches, as of Aug. 13.
Head coach: Sean McVay (34)
Offensive coordinator: Kevin O’Connell (35)
Defensive coordinator: Brandon Staley (37)
Special teams coordinator: John Bonamego (56)
The Rams moved on from Wade Phillips this offseason, replacing him with 37-year-old Brandon Staley. That’s a 36-year age difference, while 35-year-old Kevin O’Connell’s arrival also lowers the average age. John Bonamego is the eldest of the bunch at 56, which is 10 years older than the man he’s replacing, John Fassel.
What the Rams’ coaches lack in experience and wisdom they make up for with innovation and creativity. McVay is one of the best young coaches in the NFL, while Staley is viewed as an up-and-comer after spending three years on Vic Fangio’s staffs in Chicago and Denver. O’Connell worked with McVay in Washington and will bring another layer of ideas to the offense.
Behind the Rams in average age are the Titans (average: 42 years old), followed by the Patriots (42.4) and Bengals (43.25).
