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By Jeff Duncan | NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune
The most compelling sub-plot to Sunday’s NFC showdown between the Los Angeles Rams and New Orleans Saints will be the matching of wits of the two head coaches.
Sean Payton and Sean McVay rank among the most creative offensive minds in the NFL. Both set the tone for their respective teams with their aggressive approaches on game days and their innovative play-calling has fueled each to the top of the league standings.
When McVay’s Rams and Payton’s Saints clash on Sunday (Nov. 4) at the Superdome, the cutting edge of offensive football will be on display. And for fans of offense, the sideline matchup between McVay and Payton will be like watching a young Bill Walsh match Xs and Os with Don Coryell.
The Sean Bowl will be fascinating theater, even if neither coach wants to admit it.
“I am a huge fan of Sean’s and I have gotten to know him and have a ton of respect for what he has done going on his second year, especially, with what he had when he went in there,” Payton said. “That has been an amazing turnaround. But I look at it more from a team perspective.” ...
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