Sean McVay had to answer a reporter on when he expects Matthew Stafford to be back.
Sean McVay spoke. The microphones listened and NFL fans leaned in, hoping for a clear answer about when Matthew Stafford will be back. What they got instead was classic McVay.
During his latest media session, McVay was asked the simple question everyone keeps asking. When is Stafford coming back? A calendar date would’ve been nice, a week number would’ve been perfect but McVay doesn’t work like that. He works in vibes and a little “what the hell”!
“Do you expect Matthew Stafford to be back next season?”
“I mean, if he still wants to play,” McVay said. “What the hell kind of question is that?”
He seemed more incredulous than upset by the question. McVay then became pragmatic.
“You have to ask him,” McVay said. “We’ve been totally present. I know that if he wants to, he’s still playing at a pretty damn good clip. I mean, he’s the MVP of the league, and if he’s not — you know, I mean, I got respect for everybody else, but this guy played at a level that’s just different.”
Until Stafford returns, the Rams will keep rolling with the plan. That plan may change daily but McVay is all ready to welcome him back with a condition.
So when is Matthew Stafford coming back? According to Sean McVay, if he still wants to play.
Clear as mud. Classic McVay!
