Sean McVay's let's 'er fly in impassioned speech before OT, stirring fans hearts

In a cold afternoon at Soldier Field, the Los Angeles Rams had played the host Chicago Bears to a 17-point deadlock after 60 regulation minutes. It was a thrilling display certain to thrill NFL fans of all ages and preferences. There was the bitter cold and great defensive plays for traditionalists. There were electrifying passes to thrill more modern preferences.

But for LA fans, the game was a true cardiac stress test. Despite jumping out to an early lead, the team fell behind just once. But it was once too often. Fans were growing impatient, as the offense seemed to sputter in a game in which the defense showed up. As such, falling behind seemed to set the stage for another meltdown.

And when the game headed into overtime, it seemed as though this was not Los Angeles's day. But head coach Sean McVay was having none of it. Just listen to him go hoarse trying to re-energize his team:

While it did not generate much of a response from the players as he ended his speech, it did galvanize the performance on the football field. And in the end, three points separated the winners from the losers. It was not Los Angeles' best game of this season.

But it was enough.

As Sean McVay reached deep down to find the right words for his players, the players had to reach deep to find a way to win.

Sean McVay showed how passionate he can be in OT speech

Playing for the LA Rams is not just a job, it's a calling. As the team sought out passionate players who want to succeed but love playing the game of football even more, it amplified the head coach's passion as well.

Perhaps the arrival of veteran wide receiver Davante Adams allowed fans to peek under the hood a bit. It's the love of the game, the infectious passion of playing football, that is such a revitalizing spirit in the NFL. Los Angeles found players who love to play the game. And that infects players who had forgotten how much fun this game can be.

Veterans pay it forward on the team. It's not just business when wearing the Horns. It's a calling. Membership is not about the paycheck; it's about the belief.

As Sean McVay said so well:

"We are winning this game. Whatever happened . . . who cares? Move on. Be present. Lets go and beat them."

Head coach Sean McVay

It worked against a very dangerous Chicago Bears in sub-freezing temperatures. Let's see if it can work against the Seattle Seahawks.

As always, thanks for reading.