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Sean McVay owns up to Australia travel disaster
The Rams coach admits his last-minute travel plans for the Australia game were a costly mistake after a humbling loss to the 49ers.
In brief
The Rams coach admits his last-minute travel plans for the Australia game were a costly mistake after a humbling loss to the 49ers. McVay's decision to arrive just 28 hours before the Australia game hurt the Rams' preparation and performance, a lesson he acknowledged after bouncing back against the Giants. Originally…
McVay's risky Australia arrival
The Rams coach arrived in Australia just 28 hours before kickoff against the 49ers, a decision that backfired spectacularly in a 27-7 loss.
McVay admits he was a dumbass
After the Rams beat the Giants on Monday night, McVay humorously took full accountability for the travel blunder that left his team exhausted.
“Sometimes you have a dumbass coach that makes travel plans that puts you in bad spot.”
Energy drain from the travel
ESPN broadcasters reported McVay told them his team had no energy during the 49ers loss, a direct result of the compressed travel schedule to Australia.
McVay's initial deflection
Immediately after the loss, McVay was reluctant to blame travel, instead crediting the 49ers' strong play and promising to look inward for improvements.
“I don't believe that's why we didn't play well enough.”
Rams bounce back against Giants
Los Angeles dominated the Giants 28-6 with Matthew Stafford throwing four touchdowns, Davante Adams catching 195 yards and two scores, and Aaron Donald returning after nearly three years.
Adams demands higher standards
Despite the win, receiver Davante Adams said the team needs to hold itself to a higher standard if it wants to be a legitimate Super Bowl contender.
“You got to hold yourself to a high standard.”
The essence
McVay's decision to arrive just 28 hours before the Australia game hurt the Rams' preparation and performance, a lesson he acknowledged after bouncing back against the Giants.
