Former NFL coach Jay Gruden has spent a lot of time with Sean McVay. First while on his brother’s coaching staff on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, then when McVay was Gruden’s offensive coordinator for three years in Washington, and most recently when McVay hired him as a consultant on the L.A. Rams in 2022. Given that relationship, you might think that Gruden is biased in favor of the Rams but now that he’s a free agent he’s open to sharing his skepticism of L.A.’s ability to surprise people this year.
Especially on defense.
Making an appearance on VSIN last week, Gruden was asked if he thinks the Rams can have a comeback season in 2023 after the team’s struggles last year, when he was a consultant on McVay’s staff.