The Los Angeles Rams took a chance on 30-year-old Sean McVay about a year ago, hiring him as their next head coach – the youngest in NFL history. After just one season, it proved to be the best move they could have made, leading the Rams to an 11-5 record.

It’s easy to see why Les Snead and the entire front office fell in love with him throughout the interview process, given his wealth of football knowledge and creative offensive scheme. That certainly showed through in his press conferences this season, as did his innate ability to recall plays.

It was a regular occurrence for McVay to bring up a play that happened weeks prior, or even situations that he was in during his time with the Redskins. Zac Taylor, who was just promoted to become the Rams’ quarterbacks coach, described McVay’s incredible memory when it comes to football.

“Sean’s recall is different than anybody I’ve been around,” Taylor told the Journal Star. “I’d like to think I have good recall of games I’ve been a part of and plays I’ve been a part of. But this guy’s recall is unmatched.”

Having the ability to remember plays and specific situations is something many coaches possess. It’s important when game time comes and you’re trying to remember something from film you may have seen.

It’s not what sets McVay apart as an outstanding head coach, but it absolutely helps.

“He just remembers every film clip he watches instantly. He can regurgitate it three days later, six months later, a year later,” Taylor added. “He’s got recall that I just don’t think is normal. He’s just got some rare traits. And he works harder than probably anyone I’ve ever been around.”

McVay turned 32 years old on Wednesday and remains the youngest head coach in football. It’s only been one season, but his career trajectory is one that could put him among some of the best in league history. That’s not to say he’s a lock to make the Hall of Fame, but McVay looks like one of the brightest minds in the NFL and should win a Super Bowl in the not-so-distant future.