Never say never, right?
The New York Post reported Sunday ESPN could pursue Los Angeles Rams coach Sean McVay if he decides to take a break for coaching.
McVay turned 36 on January 24. He suggested at wanting to have a life in this piece, below:
Personal perspective on whole McVay discussion. A reporter asked if he could see himself coaching into his 60s like some others do. He jokingly responded, “hell no. Not a chance. If I’m doing this until 60, I won’t make it.” Another reporter asked why; he said: pic.twitter.com/abTPHZ78eK
— Jourdan Rodrigue (@JourdanRodrigue) February 12, 2022
And that brings us to Andrew Marchand’s report before the Rams took the field to face the Cincinnati Bengals in Super Bowl 56 at SoFi Stadium.
NEWS: If Sean McVay walks away from sidelines after Super Bowl, ESPN will pursue him for Monday Night Football, The Post has learned.
— Andrew Marchand (@AndrewMarchand) February 13, 2022
McVay would likely be able to command a salary of $10-plus million per year. He could also potentially have top broadcasting options with Fox and Amazon, according to sources.
… If an ESPN pursuit of McVay were to happen, it would be the second time the network has gone after McVay. In 2020, The Post reported ESPN had conversations with McVay about joining “Monday Night Football.” McVay stayed with the Rams.