INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Sean McVay can finally exhale.
He’s now the youngest coach to win a Super Bowl, having turned 36 about three weeks ago. That historical distinction trumps being the youngest coach to have his own coaching tree.
McVay, who lost in his first crack as a Super Bowl coach three years ago – he has said repeatedly that he was “outcoached” by Bill Belichick the last time – has crossed over to the other side.
After the 23-20 nail-biter against the Cincinnati Bengals (coached by one his former assistants, Zac Taylor), someone asked McVay what it felt like to win the big one.
He deflected a bit, making it about the team.
“I think the biggest thing that I’ve realized about this group is that you’re reminded of your real purpose,” McVay said.
Although McVay went on to express his deep love for individuals critical to the collective effort – players including Aaron Donald, Cooper Kupp, Odell Beckham, Jr., Von Miller and Andrew Whitworth – he’s obviously…
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