At 31 years old, Sean McVay is the youngest head coach in the NFL. He’s also one of the brightest offensive minds in football, proving to be a savvy play caller with the Redskins for the past three years. His track record is what landed him a job with the Los Angeles Rams, and deservedly so.

But that was when he held the title of offensive coordinator. Now, the (hypothetical) name plate on his desk reads “head coach.” Not only is the compensation significantly better, but there are major differences between being a coordinator and a coach at the helm of an NFL team.

McVay is learning what comes with his new job title with the Rams, namely being aware of what’s going on in all three phases of the game.

“The one thing that’s been a little bit different is you’re still involved in the offense but still trying to make sure you’re — not involved because you’ve got Wade doing a great job with the defense — but you’re mindful of what’s going on so you can communicate with your players in their language,” McVay said, according to Mark Maske of the Washington Post.

In Washington, McVay was solely in charge of the offense. Now, he’s invested in every aspect of the team – from offense to special teams to having a relationship with every player in a Rams uniform.

“You can be aware of what Coach [John] Fassel is doing with the special teams, just making sure that you’re not just an offensive coach but you’re trying to be a head coach and building and developing those relationships with the players and the entire coaching staff,” he added. “It’s been great so far.”

Early indications point towards McVay being a successful coach in L.A. A big part of that will be elevating the play of Jared Goff and Todd Gurley, the franchise’s building blocks. If he can get Gurley back on track, and Goff looking like the player he was at Cal, the Rams will be in good hands.