INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - JULY 26: Stan Kroenke owner of Arsenaland the Los Angeles Rams, attends the pre-season friendly match between Arsenal and Barcelona at SoFi Stadium on July 26, 2023 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)
Samuel L. Jackson Wants Los Angeles Rams Coaching Change?
It’s not uncommon at all for a talking head to criticize an NFL player or coach, but a world-famous actor? That’s a different story.
Samuel L. Jackson is known for his countless popular shows and films, but he’s not so much known for his involvement in the sports world. However, the Oscar-winning actor took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to share a controversial NFL take. The take in question? Calling for the Los Angeles Rams to consider moving on from revered coach Sean McVay.
“At what point do we start the Rams coaching conversation??!!” Jackson wrote.
Jackson posted this comment just after the Rams’ 20-3 loss to the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, their third straight loss that dropped them to 3-6 on the season.
According to the New York Post, this is indeed the first post the 74-year-old Jackson has ever tweeted about the Rams. Why he decided to post about them now is a mystery, but it’s apparent that he’s not pleased with the state of the team.
McVay, who has flirted with retirement since winning Super Bowl 56 in February 2022, acknowledged that there is plenty to work on after the Rams’ latest loss.
“I think like anything else, just consistent evaluation of alright, the rhythm, the routine, the vibe, the atmosphere that we have,” McVay told reporters Monday. “It’s about cultivating an atmosphere and environment for these guys to reach their highest potential. I think we’ve done a good job of that. There’s always going to be room for improvement.”
Now sitting at 12th in the NFC and two games back of the final Wild Card spot, the Rams will need a major turnaround to make the postseason. That said, maybe Jackson’s criticism could give them the push they need to be a phantom menace in the playoff race.
