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It’s no secret that Sean McVay is a Bill Belichick fanboy. The 33-year-old Rams head coach has publicly expressed his gratitude for Belichick, revealing that the legendary Patriots coach “has basically texted me after every one of our games” this season and takes great joy in the NFL coaching circuit acting as a “fraternity.”
NFL Films released mic’d-up footage from the Super Bowl and McVay’s admiration for Belichick bordered on ‘fanboy’ status. Check out the 30-second clip below.
McVay: “You’re the best, man.”
Belichick: “Shit you’re taking over buddy.”
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Below is how the conversation went down, as transcribed by For The Win:
McVay: So much respect for you.
Belichick: Likewise, you’ve done a great job. OK.
McVay: So great — you always do though. You always do — you know, you’re the best, man. So.
Belichick: (Expletive), you’re taking over, buddy.
McVay: No, no, hey — the way that you guys are able to shift your identity and really still be able to figure it out, I mean, week in and week out, it’s unbelievable.
Belichick: K.
McVay: Really, so much respect for you and the way you do it, man. You’re what’s right about coaching.
Belichick: Thank you.
McVay: Preciate you, coach.
After the game, McVay bluntly admitted to getting out-coached by Belichick, who he claimed did an “outstanding” job. It’s refreshing to hear a humbled coach, but it may be beneficial the next time around for McVay to learn to hate his opponent.