Overview
- Sean McVay said he would be very surprised if Chris Shula does not receive multiple interview requests, though none have been submitted yet.
- Shula stressed he is locked into his weekly preparation for Carolina and will not let prospective opportunities interrupt his routine.
- The Rams’ defense has allowed 168 points over the past six games, a late dip Shula is working to correct after a stronger early-season stretch.
- Safety Quentin Lake is expected to return against the Panthers, addressing a versatility gap that has challenged the secondary since Week 11.
- Seven head-coach jobs are open this cycle, and the 39-year-old third-generation coach is viewed as a potential addition to McVay’s expanding coaching tree.