The Rams have tabbed Nate Scheelhaase to be their offensive coordinator.
The only question now is, how soon will they have to find a replacement for a young coach who is already drawing interest as a future NFL head coach?
The 35-year-old Scheelhaase served as the Rams’ pass game coordinator for the last two seasons, and is now being elevated to a coveted position working directly with head coach Sean McVay.
That is no small thing, considering McVay’sever-growing track recordof producing future head coaches, specifically his offensive coordinators.
McVay’s coaching tree includes former Rams offensive coordinators Zac Taylor (Bengals), Matt LaFleur (Packers), Kevin O’Connell (Vikings), Liam Coen (Jaguars), and Mike LaFleur, now the head coach of the Cardinals.
In addition, former Rams defensive coordinator Brandon Staley became the Chargers’ head coach.
Up steps Scheelhaase, who replaces Mike LaFleur, and is an emerging this year as a coveted coaching prospect in his own right.
Scheelhaase interviewed with the Ravens, Browns, Steelers and Raiders head coach openings during this cycle, and based on how highly he’s thought of and the history of former Rams offensive coordinators becoming head coaches, it’s likely only a matter of time before he moves on for a bigger opportunity.
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Before joining the Rams, Scheelhaase was the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at Iowa State.
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