Rams Head Coach Search: Updates on Who L.A. Will Interview and When

The Los Angeles Rams head coach search has begun, so we’re going to give you one place with all the latest news and updates on the matter.

As the Los Angeles Rams’ season finally came to a brutal end, the Rams head coach search has officially begun.

Scroll down for updates.

UPDATE: Monday, January 9, 2017

Rams Granted Interview with Mike Vrabel

Houston Texans linebackers coach Mike Vrabel will reportedly meet with the  Rams, per MMQB’s Albert Breer:

Vrabel is a surprising name and wasn’t expected to be interviewed by the Rams. He has spent six seasons as a coach and as Breer noted, he’s “widely viewed as a future head coach.”

End of Update

UPDATE: Sunday, January 8, 2017

Rams to Interview Doug Marrone and Anthony Lynn on Sunday

According to FOX Sports’ Peter Schrager, Doug Marrone and Anthony Lynn are next up for the Rams to interview on Sunday:

Rams to Interview Teryl Austin

Now that the Lions have been eliminated from the playoffs, the Rams will interview DC Teryl Austin, per Adam Schefter:

At this moment, no exact date for Austin’s interview has been given.

UPDATE: Saturday, January 7, 2017

Rams Interview with Kyle Shanahan Postponed

The Rams will have to wait longer to interview Falcons OC Kyle Shanahan, as the team’s executives were unable to get out of Boston due to bad weather, per CBS Sports’ Jason La Canfora:

Rams execs were there in the first place to interview Patriots OC Josh McDaniels, who is another head coach candidate for Los Angeles. Now the Rams can’t meet with Shanahan until the Super Bowl bye week, unless the Falcons are eliminated from the playoffs earlier, according to league rules.

Rams Interviewed Josh McDaniels on Saturday

The Rams met with Patriots OC Josh McDaniels on Saturday, according to FOX Sports’ Peter Schrager:

End of Update

Update: Friday, January 6, 2017

Rams to Interview Anthony Lynn

A meeting with Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Anthony Lynn is reportedly scheduled for Sunday, according to ESPN’s Mike Rodak.

While it would appear the Bills want to hire Lynn as their head coach, Rodak says nothing is imminent there.

Rams Interviewed Harold Goodwin on Thursday

The Rams interviewed Arizona Cardinals offensive coordinator Harold Goodwin on Thursday. He’s one of the lesser-known names in the team’s search, but is certainly qualified nonetheless.

Rams to Interview Matt Patricia and Teryl Austin This Weekend

Up next for the Rams are interviews with New England Patriots defensive coordinator Matt Patricia, as well as Detroit Lions DC, Teryl Austin:

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Atlanta Falcons OC Kyle Shanahan

It was reported the Rams would take a look at Atlanta Falcons offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan. Now it looks as though the Rams will interview him sometime between Friday and Saturday:

Shanahan was the head of the No. 1 offense in the NFL this season and will be one of the hottest names being mentioned for head coaching vacancies this offseason.

Reports have suggested his father, former NFL head coach Mike Shanahan, is someone Kyle would like to bring along wherever he goes. Shanahan has already stated he’d be open to an advisory role with the Rams, which certainly couldn’t hurt.

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Washington Redskins OC Sean McVay

One of the more surprising names that have popped up in recent days is that of Washington Redskins offensive coordinator Sean McVay.

According to a new report, McVay and the Rams are set to meet on Thursday:

Under McVay in 2016, the Redskins finished with per game rankings of 12th in points, third in yards, and second in passing yards. As expected, the Rams are prioritizing offensive-minded coaches.

Other Rams Head Coach Candidates

Here are the rest of the rumors on potential candidates for the Rams’ head coaching position, but unfortunately there are not reported dates or confirmation on if and when these will happen:

Also of note, the Rams reportedly interviewed interim head coach John Fassel for the job on Monday, although that was likely a formality more than anything else.

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