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Rams Coaches Juggle Playoff Prep and Head Coaching Interviews

1/16/2026

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Los Angeles Rams defensive coordinator Chris Shula, offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur, and passing game coordinator Nate Scheelhaase are juggling playoff preparations with head-coaching interviews.
They will conduct nine virtual interviews today before facing the Chicago Bears in the divisional round.
Eight head-coaching vacancies exist, with many candidates receiving multiple interview requests.
Recent rule changes delay in-person interviews until after the playoffs to create a fairer process.

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Story summary

Los Angeles Rams defensive coordinator Chris Shula, offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur, and passing game coordinator Nate Scheelhaase are juggling playoff preparations with head-coaching interviews.
They will conduct nine virtual interviews today before facing the Chicago Bears in the divisional round.
Eight head-coaching vacancies exist, with many candidates receiving multiple interview requests.
Recent rule changes delay in-person interviews until after the playoffs to create a fairer process.