THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. -- The lively back-and-forth between Sean McVay and Matt LaFleur inside the meeting room at the Los Angeles Rams' practice facility made for explosive offense and a lively environment.
As the head coach and playcaller, McVay wanted to install a play into the game plan one way. LaFleur, the offensive coordinator, would insist on some sort of variation. And after the fact, LaFleur wouldn't hesitate to criticize McVay if he made a bad call.
Neither coach would easily yield, so the banter would continue.
"He and I never battled each other -- just kidding," LaFleur deadpanned this week.