The sun was shining bright in Newport Beach as Rams E.V.P. of Football Operations Kevin Demoff, general manager Les Snead, and head coach Sean McVay all sat down for a joint press conference.
"Get a tan and an interview? Nice," McVay joked.
But aside from the weather, as Demoff said, Friday represented a "really good day for the organization."
McVay and Snead both inked extensions, keeping them under contract with the club through the 2023 season.
"I think what [Rams owner/chairman] Stan [Kroenke] said in his quote about why these extensions happened is correct — it's about the culture, the leadership, what they've built for this organization," Demoff said. "The wins are fantastic — obviously the two division titles and the success we've had the past few years. But that alone wouldn't have merited such a commitment.
"I think it's their partnership, how they relate to each other, how they relate to the players, the way that they lead this franchise in the Los Angeles community. And for our future going into Hollywood Park, there couldn't be anything more exciting than having the two of them there to open that building for many years to come."
"It's a blessing, but it's also a reflection of everybody's work together," McVay said. "To be able to work with these guys, with the organization, our players, our coaches — you're not going to work any harder, but it makes you want to work to make them right on the decision to place a lot of faith in us as a coaching staff. And certainly we're excited to just roll our sleeves up and get to work."
"I think, basically, our extension represents continuity," Snead said. "And I think the best payout, or most useful dividend that continuity brings is, ultimately, we get to keep the right people — as Sean said — around. And we were able to have them in the right places to let them go dominate their roles, and help us continuously improve, and that's where we're at today."
Since Snead and McVay have been at the helm together, Los Angeles has gone 24-8 in the regular season, with back-to-back NFC West division titles and a conference championship. Snead and McVay have shown a penchant for being able to work together since McVay arrived in January 2017, and that professional chemistry has translated to on-field success.
But as Snead mentioned, among the many benefits of having the head coach and GM locked up through the 2023 season is the continuity that comes with it throughout the rest of the staff. And one way that affects the team's decision-making process is during the draft, as McVay explained on Friday.
"[W]hen you've got the right kind of guys in place and then you can have a vision for the types of players and people that you want to onboard, it helps you be a little bit more strategic in how he and his group go about putting together the players that we want to identify to bring in and help try to improve from last season's team," McVay said. "And we've got to earn it every single day, but I think with the players, with the coaches, with the people in our building, we certainly feel like if we keep attacking it the right way, we'll give ourselves a chance to improve."
Players begin to arrive for Rams Camp.
Quarterback (16) Jared Goff of the Los Angeles Rams arrives at Training Camp, Wednesday, July 24, 2019, in Newport Beach, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Quarterback (16) Jared Goff of the Los Angeles Rams arrives at Training Camp, Wednesday, July 24, 2019, in Newport Beach, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Safety (24) Taylor Rapp of the Los Angeles Rams arrives at Training Camp, Wednesday, July 24, 2019, in Newport Beach, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Linebacker (51) Dakota Allen of the Los Angeles Rams arrives at Training Camp, Wednesday, July 24, 2019, in Newport Beach, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Offensive linemen (68) Matt Kaskey and (63) Vitas Hrynkiewicz of the Los Angeles Rams arrive at Training Camp, Wednesday, July 24, 2019, in Newport Beach, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Defensive tackle (91) Greg Gaines of the Los Angeles Rams arrives at Training Camp, Wednesday, July 24, 2019, in Newport Beach, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Wide receiver (10) Jonathan Lloyd of the Los Angeles Rams arrives at Training Camp, Wednesday, July 24, 2019, in Newport Beach, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Wide receiver (88) Michael Thomas of the Los Angeles Rams arrives at Training Camp, Wednesday, July 24, 2019, in Newport Beach, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Wide receiver (14) Nsimba Webster of the Los Angeles Rams arrives at Training Camp, Wednesday, July 24, 2019, in Newport Beach, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Wide receiver (88) Michael Thomas of the Los Angeles Rams arrives at Training Camp, Wednesday, July 24, 2019, in Newport Beach, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Linebacker (96) Landis Duram of the Los Angeles Rams arrives at Training Camp, Wednesday, July 24, 2019, in Newport Beach, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Tackle (71) Bobby Evans of the Los Angeles Rams arrives at Training Camp, Wednesday, July 24, 2019, in Newport Beach, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Cornerback (41) David Long, Jr. of the Los Angeles Rams arrives at Training Camp, Wednesday, July 24, 2019, in Newport Beach, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Tackle (70) Joseph Noteboom of the Los Angeles Rams arrives at Training Camp, Wednesday, July 24, 2019, in Newport Beach, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Quarterback (16) Jared Goff of the Los Angeles Rams arrives at Training Camp, Wednesday, July 24, 2019, in Newport Beach, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Wide receiver (18) Cooper Kupp of the Los Angeles Rams arrives at Training Camp, Wednesday, July 24, 2019, in Newport Beach, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Defensive tackle (91) Greg Gaines of the Los Angeles Rams arrives at Training Camp, Wednesday, July 24, 2019, in Newport Beach, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Running back (37) Matt Colburn of the Los Angeles Rams arrives at Training Camp, Wednesday, July 24, 2019, in Newport Beach, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Linebacker (95) Troy Reeder of the Los Angeles Rams arrives at Training Camp, Wednesday, July 24, 2019, in Newport Beach, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Tackle (73) David Edwards of the Los Angeles Rams arrives at Training Camp, Wednesday, July 24, 2019, in Newport Beach, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Cornerback (41) David Long, Jr. of the Los Angeles Rams arrives at Training Camp, Wednesday, July 24, 2019, in Newport Beach, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
XX of the Los Angeles Rams arrives at Training Camp, Wednesday, July 24, 2019, in Newport Beach, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Running back (37) Matt Colburn of the Los Angeles Rams arrives at Training Camp, Wednesday, July 24, 2019, in Newport Beach, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Tight end (86) Kendall Blanton of the Los Angeles Rams arrives at Training Camp, Wednesday, July 24, 2019, in Newport Beach, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Guard (67) Chandler Brewer of the Los Angeles Rams arrives at Training Camp, Wednesday, July 24, 2019, in Newport Beach, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Defensive end (97) Morgan Fox of the Los Angeles Rams arrives at Training Camp, Wednesday, July 24, 2019, in Newport Beach, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Safety (46) Nick Scott of the Los Angeles Rams arrives at Training Camp, Wednesday, July 24, 2019, in Newport Beach, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Running back (37) Matt Colburn of the Los Angeles Rams arrives at Training Camp, Wednesday, July 24, 2019, in Newport Beach, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Safety (24) Taylor Rapp of the Los Angeles Rams arrives at Training Camp, Wednesday, July 24, 2019, in Newport Beach, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Cornerback (41) David Long, Jr. of the Los Angeles Rams arrives at Training Camp, Wednesday, July 24, 2019, in Newport Beach, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Safety (39) Jake Gervase of the Los Angeles Rams arrives at Training Camp, Wednesday, July 24, 2019, in Newport Beach, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Guard (60) Brandon Hitner of the Los Angeles Rams arrives at Training Camp, Wednesday, July 24, 2019, in Newport Beach, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Safety (39) Jake Gervase of the Los Angeles Rams arrives at Training Camp, Wednesday, July 24, 2019, in Newport Beach, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
(18) Cooper Kupp and brother (55) Ketner Kupp of the Los Angeles Rams arrive at Training Camp, Wednesday, July 24, 2019, in Newport Beach, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Running back (37) Matt Colburn of the Los Angeles Rams arrives at Training Camp, Wednesday, July 24, 2019, in Newport Beach, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Wide receiver (14) Nsimba Webster of the Los Angeles Rams arrives at Training Camp, Wednesday, July 24, 2019, in Newport Beach, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Running back (27) Darrell Henderson of the Los Angeles Rams arrives at Training Camp, Wednesday, July 24, 2019, in Newport Beach, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Defensive tackle (65) Boogie Roberts of the Los Angeles Rams arrives at Training Camp, Wednesday, July 24, 2019, in Newport Beach, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Defensive end (97) Morgan Fox of the Los Angeles Rams arrives at Training Camp, Wednesday, July 24, 2019, in Newport Beach, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
(51) Dakota Allen and (46) Nick Scott of the Los Angeles Rams arrive at Training Camp, Wednesday, July 24, 2019, in Newport Beach, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
(18) Cooper Kupp and brother (55) Ketner Kupp of the Los Angeles Rams arrive at Training Camp, Wednesday, July 24, 2019, in Newport Beach, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
The extensions for Snead and McVay were certainly an important order of business. But now there's one looming that the Rams will likely have to field questions on until it happens — and that' for quarterback Jared Goff.
The signal-caller himself essentially brushed aside any concerns about timing when he checked in for camp on Wednesday. And Snead set out what nearly everyone already knew in about the simplest terms possible on Friday.
"It's not a matter of if," Snead said, "it's just when."
"All of us here — especially Jared, right? — you know that there's a 2019 journey and climb that is the focal point, or the big rock, the main thing that we're all concerned about. And some of the personal, individual parts — the 'mes' of the 'we' — become secondary. But not a matter of if — just when."
Really, after the last two seasons, that's what anyone could've said about McVay and Snead. And as the head coach and GM continue their partnership, there's plenty of reason to feel optimistic about the Rams for years to come.
Take a look back at the best photos from the Rams 2018 Training Camp in Irvine.
Quarterback (16) Jared Goff of The Los Angeles Rams during training camp practice at The University of California Irvine in Irvine, CA on 7/29/18. (Rams/Hiro Ueno)
Head Coach Sean McVay at The Los Angeles Rams 2018 Kickoff Rally before practice at The University of California Irvine in Irvine, CA on 7/27/18. (Rams/Hiro Ueno)
Runningback (30) Todd Gurley of The Los Angeles Rams during practice at training camp 2018 at University of California Irvine in Irvine, CA on 7/26/18. (Rams/Hiro Ueno)
The Los Angeles Rams run during warm ups during Day 1 of Training Camp, Thursday, July 26, 2018, in Irvine, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Wide Receiver (12) Brandin Cooks of The Los Angeles Rams during practice at training camp 2018 at University of California Irvine in Irvine, CA on 7/26/18. (Rams/Hiro Ueno)
Wide Receiver (12) Brandin Cooks and Cornerback (21) Aqib Talib of The Los Angeles Rams during training camp practice at The University of California Irvine in Irvine, CA on 7/29/18. (Rams/Hiro Ueno)
Defensive tackle (90) Michale Brockers of the Los Angeles Rams practices on Day 6 of Training Camp, Wednesday, August 1, 2018, in Irvine, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
(6) Johnny Hekker and baby and (4) Greg Zuerlein of the Los Angeles Rams speak to Serina Morales on the set of Rams Training Camp Live on Day 5 of Training Camp, Monday, July 30, 2018, in Irvine, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Wide receiver (17) Robert Woods of the Los Angeles Rams practices during Day 1 of Training Camp, Thursday, July 26, 2018, in Irvine, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Running back (30) Todd Gurley of the Los Angeles Rams practices during Day 1 of Training Camp, Thursday, July 26, 2018, in Irvine, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Cornerback (21) Aqib Talib of the Los Angeles Rams walks through the fan tunnel to the practice field during Day 1 of Training Camp, Thursday, July 26, 2018, in Irvine, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Linebacker (59) Micah Kiser of the Los Angeles Rams practices during Day 2 of Training Camp, Friday, July 27, 2018, in Irvine, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Running back (34) Malcolm Brown of the Los Angeles Rams practices during Day 2 of Training Camp, Friday, July 27, 2018, in Irvine, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Cornerback (21) Aqib Talib of the Los Angeles Rams practices during Day 2 of Training Camp, Friday, July 27, 2018, in Irvine, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Cornerback (21) Aqib Talib of the Los Angeles Rams signs autographs after practice on Day 2 of Training Camp, Friday, July 27, 2018, in Irvine, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Quarterback (16) Jared Goff of the Los Angeles Rams huddles with (12) Brandin Cooks, (17) Robert Woods, (81) Gerald Everett, and (89) Tyler Higbee during practice on Day 1 of Training Camp, Thursday, July 26, 2018, in Irvine, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Quarterback (16) Jared Goff of the Los Angeles Rams signs autographs after practice on Day 2 of Training Camp, Friday, July 27, 2018, in Irvine, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Runningback (34) Malcolm Brown of The Los Angeles Rams during practice at The University of California Irvine in Irvine, CA on 7/27/18. (Rams/Hiro Ueno)
Head coach Sean McVay of the Los Angeles Rams signs autographs after practice on Day 5 of Training Camp, Monday, July 30, 2018, in Irvine, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Running backs (34) Malcolm Brown and (33) Justin Davis of the Los Angeles Rams walk out to the practice field on Day 3 of Training Camp, Saturday, July 28, 2018, in Irvine, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Rampage poses with fans at the Training Camp Kickoff Rally, Friday, July 27, 2018, in Irvine, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
