If Sean McVay’s first baby arrives on a Sunday this month, the Rams should play with out him

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. — If Sean McVay‘s first baby arrives on a Sunday this month, the Los Angeles Rams should take the sphere with out him.

McVay and his spouse, Veronika, predict “in the next couple of weeks,” the top coach confirmed Friday.

When requested concerning the Rams‘ contingency plans if the big day coincides with a game day, McVay smiled and said: “I won’t be on the recreation.”

McVay didn’t delve into particulars on the Rams’ plans for his undetermined paternity absence, however defensive coordinator Raheem Morris is a two-time NFL head coach with in depth expertise.

The Rams (2-3) host Arizona (1-4) this Sunday, and so they’re house once more subsequent week towards Pittsburgh.

The 37-year-old McVay has expressed his eagerness to be a father for a number of years, even citing his want to spend time along with his future kids as a purpose he won’t follow the Rams for lengthy. After taking prolonged time to consider quitting in every of the previous two offseasons, the youngest coach in NFL historical past to win a Super Bowl has since declared himself blissful to maintain going indefinitely.

The McVays are having a child boy who might arrive “any day now,” he mentioned.

“Really feel fortunate that it’s been a smooth pregnancy,” McVay mentioned. “It hasn’t quite hit me yet. I know he’s active right now, and it seems like he’s ready to come at any moment. What a blessing that’ll be, and what an amazing job my wife Veronika has done in terms of just handling the pregnancy. She’s a stud, and so this gives me a total gratitude and appreciation and newfound respect just kind of watching it unfold in real time.”

McVay is 62-41 in seven seasons with Los Angeles, and he’s nonetheless the NFL‘s youngest head coach almost seven years after his hiring. He has led the Rams to 5 profitable seasons, 4 playoff berths, three NFC West titles, two Super Bowl appearances and the second Super Bowl title in franchise historical past.

The Rams went 5-12 final yr, posting the worst document by a defending Super Bowl champion in NFL historical past. McVay strongly thought of stepping away from soccer after the season, however in the end declared he was dedicated to Los Angeles for the long run.