NFL power rankings: Head coaches from 32-1

No. 23: Sean McVay, Los Angeles Rams

At 30 years old at the time of his hiring, McVay became the youngest head coach in modern NFL history. He has since turned 31, 12 days after his hiring was made official, and McVay should at least bring a refreshing approach to the Rams after years of stagnation under Jeff Fisher.

At the top of McVay list of tasks is finding out if 2016 No. 1 overall pick Jared Goff has what it takes to be a franchise quarterback. The results weren’t promising last year (five touchdowns, seven interceptions and a completion rate shy of 55 percent in eight games), which can be blamed on a terrible offensive line, a lack of skill position talent around him and Fisher to varying degrees. But those excuses are mostly gone, and McVay got a lot out of what could be considered marginal talent during his three years as Redskins’ offensive coordinator.

McVay has obviously climbed the coaching ladder quickly, and he also started young as a 22-year old assistant with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers back in 2008. He should have some time to prove himself as a head coach, but in the years before the Rams move into a fancy new stadium, the on-field results will have to improve. Otherwise, owner Stan Kroenke will surely inject himself into the process to hire a bigger name head coach and create some buzz.