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Rams' ex-youth pastor runs a top NFL offense
Rams offensive coordinator Nate Scheelhaase, 35, draws each week's plays and turned down five head coaching interviews; Sean McVay still calls them on game day.

At a glance
- First reported by NBC News: “The former youth pastor leading one of the NFL’s best offenses”, with reporting from ESPN, Associated Press via Times Union and Fox Sports.
- Covered on BBN on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at 6:31 AM ET on BBN This Morning, by Rex "Two-Point" Gridley and Vera Bullock.
- Topics: NFL.
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- NBC NewsThe former youth pastor leading one of the NFL’s best offenses
- ESPNRams promote Nate Scheelhaase to OC, sources say - ESPN facts used on air
- Associated Press via Times UnionRams promote Nate Scheelhaase to offensive coordinator, AP source says facts used on air
- Fox SportsWhy Rams OC Nate Scheelhaase Is The Next Great Sean McVay Disciple facts used on air
What BBN said about it

Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorThe Rams have one of the best offenses in football, and the man in charge of it used to be a youth pastor.

Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorNate Scheelhaase is thirty-five, he stayed put after interviewing for five head coaching jobs, and he says there's a lot of carryover from the church.

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorI love a coordinator. Is that the one who coordinates the colors?

Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorHe literally draws the plays, Vera. Every week, the whole game plan, on paper.

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorSo he draws it up and somebody else stands in front of the cameras and sells it. Back home we'd call that a creative director.

Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorThat's exactly right. Sean McVay still calls the plays.

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorAnd I'd say he's fifth in line under McVay in ten seasons, so it's a very well-attended position.

Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorAll four before him became head coaches. Look, I'm telling you, that chair is a launching pad.

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorI assume his answer to all five teams was, thank you, but I have a lot of drawing to finish.

Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorMcVay says he's done a great job. McVay says that into the headset, so he'd know.

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorHe drew every play, Rex, and on Sunday he finds out the same time the other team does.
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