The Los Angeles Rams made a major decision with the future of their franchise on Friday.
Nate Scheelhaase was promoted to offensive coordinator in a move that puts the prodigal assistant in line for a head coach job in the 2027 cycle.
Scheelhaase was almost a head coach this cycle, as he was a finalist for both the Cleveland Browns and the Pittsburgh Steelers before the franchises chose more experienced names for the position.
It might be the best thing to happen for the 35-year-old, who is now in the most powerful coordination position in the entire league.
Although head coach Sean McVay still calls the plays for the Rams, the L.A. OC title has brought everyone who has held it over the past decade to a head coaching job sooner rather than later.
For the first few years with the Rams, McVay didn't have an OC, but then he promoted Kevin O'Connell for the 2021 season, where they won the Super Bowl.
O'Connell is now considered one of the best coaches in football with the Minnesota Vikings.
Liam Coen was the OC for the Rams and had an amazing first season as a head coach with the Jacksonville Jaguars, turning them into an instant playoff team.
The LaFleur brothers have bookended it all, with Matt leaving his close friend after his first year in L.A. to lead the Green Bay Packers. And now, Mike has also landed a head coaching job following his OC tenure with the Rams, leading NFC West divisional rival the Arizona Cardinals.
Every OC who has been under McVay not only has gotten a head coaching job in the league but is also doing well.
For Scheelhaase, the 2026 season is one of growth and learning the ropes of becoming that future leader of a team, which he will certainly get the chance to do in the next few seasons.
McVay and general manager Les Snead, knowing this, also promoted quarterbacks coach Dave Ragone to co-offensive coordinator alongside Scheelhaase. If the latter gets a head coach job in 2027, it'll be an easy transition for Ragone to have his chance in the full coordinator seat.
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