Rams coaching coup continues with this superb hire from NFC East ranks

The Los Angeles Rams have hired another quarterbacks coach. You needn't be a main character in a fairy tale to follow the trail of bread crumbs that LA is leaving behind. And where does that trail lead? More on that in a minute. First, let's take a look at Brian Johnson, a former whiz whose name is quite familiar to fans of the NFC East Division:

Why all the fuss about a new coach? Well, Brian Johnson is not just any coach. He is one of the coaches whose career has enjoyed a rapid rise in the NFL. Let's examine what I mean:

• 2021 - Philadelphia Eagles quarterback coach
• 2022 - Philadelphia Eagles quarterback coach
• 2023 - Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator
• 2024 - Washington Commanders assistant head coach / offensive pass game coordinator
• 2025 - Washington Commanders assistant head coach / offensive pass game coordinator

LA has pulled off quite the coup by adding him to the role of senior offensive assistant. Just pause and examine who the team has surrounded rookie offensive coordinator Nate Scheelhaase with. The offensive side of the football has emerged as a Who's Who of NFL coaching talent.

Brian Johnson could be the best coaching hire of the bunch

Brian Johnson was instrumental in transforming Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts into a Super Bowl winner. He was instrumental in transforming Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels into a playoff performer. Now he is a member of the LA Rams coaching staff.

I wonder what the team has planned for him in 2026?

The team is emphasizing coaches whose careers have included phenomenal success in developing quarterbacks. That's not a coincidence. Nor is it a particularly strong need for a team whose quarterback room is stocked with veterans.

This is building towards something big.

Whether the team plans to draft, trade for, or sign a young quarterback in need of intensive coaching, the plan seems all too obvious. The moment fans have been waiting for is finally here. The LA Rams are about to invest in a future franchise quarterback.

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