Sean McVay has made his emotions clear on the Los Angeles Rams’ journey to Australia, joking that he hopes the workforce by no means has to play there once more after their 27-7 defeat to the San Francisco 49ers.
The Rams arrived in Melbourne roughly 24 hours earlier than the season opener on the MCG, whereas the 49ers had been in Australia for a full week. Los Angeles struggled all through the sport as San Francisco secured a convincing victory.
McVay was requested in regards to the defeat once more on Thursday because the Rams ready to face the New York Giants in Week 2. His response was hardly a glowing overview of the journey.
Sean McVay desires the Rams to steer clear of Australia
“It’s nearly such as you attempt to do the Males in Black factor the place you say, ‘Hey, I don’t keep in mind what occurred. That was so way back,’” McVay instructed reporters. “We’re not enjoying in Australia ever once more, I hope. Not as a result of it wasn’t an excellent environment, that’ll get taken out of context.”
The brief turnaround turned a significant speaking level after the Rams’ defeat, with the 49ers’ longer keep in Melbourne contrasting sharply with Los Angeles’ temporary go to.
Philadelphia Eagles offensive sort out Jordan Mailata, who has expertise travelling between the US and Australia, had already instructed groups ought to arrive earlier.
“I’d have really helpful going out early,” Mailata mentioned. “The flight is so lengthy that I don’t suppose 24 hours is sufficient to wash out that flight itself.”
Denver Broncos punter Jeremy Crawshaw additionally warned in regards to the results of the journey, saying, “Each time I’ve accomplished that (fly to or from Australia), I’ve been wrecked for a few days, whether or not or not it’s jet lag or the physique simply not feeling proper.”
Nevertheless, not everybody across the Rams wished responsible the journey for the outcome. Matthew Stafford mentioned he felt able to play, whereas Davante Adams was much more direct.
“We are able to sit right here and attempt to make excuses and say it’s due to the flight all we wish. However on the finish of the day, I didn’t really feel drained,” Adams mentioned. “They performed higher than we did and that’s what I attribute that to greater than the flight.”
McVay now has the Giants in entrance of him at SoFi Stadium, giving the Rams an instantaneous probability to maneuver previous their Australia expertise.
Learn extra:
- n
- s
- n