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Howie Long reveals what Sean McVay must do to save Rams’ season

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Murray, T. L. (2026, October 7). Howie Long reveals what Sean McVay must do to save Rams’ season. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/07/sports/howie-long-reveals-what-sean-mcvay-must-do-to-save-rams-season/

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New York Post · collected 2026-10-07 · by Thomas L. Murray

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Former NFL player and Hall of Famer Howie Long discusses on "Schein Time" how Rams coach Sean McVay can turn the team's season around after their 2-2 start. Long emphasizes the need for improved performance in third-down situations, noting a lack of production on these crucial plays. He praises McVay’s adaptability but also expresses disappointment with recent play, calling for a "closer" quarterback to instill fear in defenses.
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Raiders legend Howie Long discussed on "Schein Time" why Sean McVay, coach of the Los Angeles Rams, can still salvage their season despite recent underwhelming play. The Rams improved to a 2-2 record after winning a gritty, come-from-behind victory against the Philadelphia Eagles with a score of 24-20. Long expressed disappointment in last week's performance and highlighted the need for better third-down execution. McVay, at 40 years old, is in his 10th NFL coaching season, known for his adaptability; however, recent injuries to tight ends have forced McVay to rethink offensive strategies.

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Narrative

Raiders legend and Hall of Famer Howie Long told The Post’s Adam Schein on “Schein Time” why Rams coach Sean McVay can still save the season, while acknowledging he hasn’t been impressed with the team’s recent play. Los Angeles is coming off a gritty, come-from-behind 24-20 road victory against the Philadelphia Eagles, to improve to 2-2. Long said that he was a “bit disappointed last week,” and wants to see more production on third-down situations.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-10-07
🔮 McVay is only 40 years old but might be one of the most experienced coaches in the NFL, as he’s in the middle of his 10th season coaching in the NFL.
2026-10-07 · New York Post
Howie Long reveals what Sean McVay must do to save Rams’ season · assertive framing

Claims (17 extracted, 1 hedged)

Through four games of the NFL Season, the Los Angeles Rams have looked more human than they were anticipated to be. asserted
they → look → Season
Raiders legend and Hall of Famer Howie Long told The Post’s Adam Schein on “Schein Time” why Rams coach Sean McVay can still save the season, while acknowledging he hasn’t been impressed with the team’s recent play. Los Angeles is coming off a gritty, come-from-behind 24-20 road victory against the Philadelphia Eagles, to improve to 2-2. Long said that he was a “bit disappointed last week,” and wants to see more production on third-down situations. asserted
he → tell → situations
“They don’t have a closer on third down, really a real closer — just a guy who throws the fear of God into you,” Long said. asserted
Long → have → you
“And I think that impacts them.” asserted
that → think → them
McVay is only 40 years old but might be one of the most experienced coaches in the NFL, as he’s in the middle of his 10th season coaching in the NFL. uncertain
he → ’ → NFL
Last season, the Rams offense was injured at the receiver position, and Long said he enjoyed watching McVay adjust by sending three tight ends out on the field to help with the running game. asserted
McVay → injure → game
Now, the roles have been reversed as the tight ends have been banged up while the receivers have been healthy, so McVay has been once again adjusting his offense and relying on pre-snap motions with the wideouts. asserted
McVay → reverse → wideouts
While reigning MVP Matthew Stafford threw two interceptions on Sunday, he also threw for 317 yards in the pouring rain. asserted
he → reign → rain
Wide receiver Puka Nacua, who was sidelined for their previous two games due to a groin injury, returned to the field and spent a majority of it being motioned before the snap. asserted
who → sideline → snap
The result went as the Rams offense had hoped, as he had 12 targets come his way, with nine of them being hauled in, collecting 125 yards. asserted
nine → go → yards
“I think Sean McVay is brilliant,” Long said. asserted
Long → think → ?
The segment on the Rams ended as Long spoke about the challenge that is the rest of the NFC West. asserted
that → end → West
This Sunday, the Rams will be off, as they will play on Monday night in a home game against the Buffalo Bills, while their division rivals, the Seattle Seahawks and the San Francisco 49ers, will face off in an NFC Divisional Round rematch for first place in the NFC West. asserted
rivals → play → West
Long said he knows McVay and the Rams will be glued to their seat watching that game. asserted
McVay → say → game
“He’s so invested in everything. asserted
He → ’ → everything
He wants to win so badly,” Long said. asserted
Long → want → ?
“He understands — he comes from a family that’s been around football for a long time, so he understands what it’s all about.” asserted
it → understand → what
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