Monday marked nine years since the Los Angeles Rams hired Sean McVay as their head coach, the best decision made by the franchise in decades. It feels like just yesterday that the Rams announced the hiring but seven playoff appearances, two Super Bowl trips and one championship later, he’s become one of the top coaches in football.

Sean McVay has game-planned against Ben Johnson before, when Johnson was the Lions’ offensive coordinator. But Sunday’s matchup between the Rams and Bears will be the first contest between the two as head coaches. Asked what stands out about Johnson as a play-caller during his Monday news conference, McVay said he thinks Johnson does a great job.

Turns out, Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson doesn't hate every opposing coach he's set to face in the playoffs. Just days after Johnson's actions with Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur raised eyebrows, the Bears' coach had nothing but good things to say about his next opponent, Los Angeles Rams coach Sean McVay.

Rams coordinators have 11 head coaching interviews lined up this week, but Sean McVay isn't worried about that being a distraction before Sunday.

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay opens up about the tough challenge of facing Ben Johnson and Caleb Williams of the Chicago Bears.

Nine years ago today, the Rams hired coach Sean McVay. (He still isn’t 40.) In six days, he’ll coach his 15th career postseason game. And here’s a nutty stat, as noted by John Breech of CBS Sports. McVay’s 15th career playoff game will happen against his 15th different playoff opponent.