Los Angeles Rams at San Francisco 49ers 11/15/2021
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. warms up before an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Nov. 15, 2021. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. warms up before an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Nov. 15, 2021. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)

Nov. 15, 2021 06:38 PM EST
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. warms up before an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Nov. 15, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. warms up before an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Nov. 15, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

Nov. 15, 2021 07:10 PM EST
Los Angeles Rams defensive end Aaron Donald (99) and teammates run onto the field at Levi's Stadium before an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Nov. 15, 2021. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)

Los Angeles Rams defensive end Aaron Donald (99) and teammates run onto the field at Levi's Stadium before an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Nov. 15, 2021. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)

Nov. 15, 2021 08:02 PM EST
Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) passes against the San Francisco 49ers during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Nov. 15, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) passes against the San Francisco 49ers during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Nov. 15, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

Nov. 15, 2021 08:24 PM EST
San Francisco 49ers free safety Jimmie Ward, right, intercepts a pass intended for Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (3) during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Nov. 15, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

San Francisco 49ers free safety Jimmie Ward, right, intercepts a pass intended for Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (3) during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Nov. 15, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

Nov. 15, 2021 08:26 PM EST
San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle, right, celebrates after catching a touchdown pass against the Los Angeles Rams during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Nov. 15, 2021. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle, right, celebrates after catching a touchdown pass against the Los Angeles Rams during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Nov. 15, 2021. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)

Nov. 15, 2021 08:41 PM EST
San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (85) catches a touchdown pass against Los Angeles Rams cornerback Darious Williams during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Nov. 15, 2021. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (85) catches a touchdown pass against Los Angeles Rams cornerback Darious Williams during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Nov. 15, 2021. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)

Nov. 19, 2021 05:36 PM EST
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) passes against the Los Angeles Rams during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Nov. 15, 2021. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) passes against the Los Angeles Rams during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Nov. 15, 2021. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)

Nov. 15, 2021 08:45 PM EST
San Francisco 49ers players celebrates after Jimmie Ward, hidden, returned an interception for a touchdown against the Los Angeles Rams during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Nov. 15, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

San Francisco 49ers players celebrates after Jimmie Ward, hidden, returned an interception for a touchdown against the Los Angeles Rams during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Nov. 15, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

Nov. 15, 2021 08:52 PM EST
San Francisco 49ers free safety Jimmie Ward, third from bottom left, is congratulated by teammates after returning an interception for a touchdown against the Los Angeles Rams during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Nov. 15, 2021. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)

San Francisco 49ers free safety Jimmie Ward, third from bottom left, is congratulated by teammates after returning an interception for a touchdown against the Los Angeles Rams during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Nov. 15, 2021. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)

Nov. 15, 2021 09:03 PM EST
Los Angeles Rams running back Darrell Henderson Jr., left, is tackled by San Francisco 49ers middle linebacker Fred Warner during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Nov. 15, 2021. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)

Los Angeles Rams running back Darrell Henderson Jr., left, is tackled by San Francisco 49ers middle linebacker Fred Warner during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Nov. 15, 2021. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)

Nov. 15, 2021 09:05 PM EST
Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay walks on the sideline during the first half of his team's NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Nov. 15, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay walks on the sideline during the first half of his team's NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Nov. 15, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

Nov. 15, 2021 09:07 PM EST
San Francisco 49ers free safety Jimmie Ward (1) returns an interception for a touchdown against the Los Angeles Rams during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Nov. 15, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

San Francisco 49ers free safety Jimmie Ward (1) returns an interception for a touchdown against the Los Angeles Rams during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Nov. 15, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

Nov. 15, 2021 09:08 PM EST
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk, left, is tackled by Los Angeles Rams cornerback Jalen Ramsey during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Nov. 15, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk, left, is tackled by Los Angeles Rams cornerback Jalen Ramsey during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Nov. 15, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

Nov. 15, 2021 09:10 PM EST
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel (19) runs against the Los Angeles Rams during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Nov. 15, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel (19) runs against the Los Angeles Rams during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Nov. 15, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

Nov. 15, 2021 09:12 PM EST
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel (19) runs past Los Angeles Rams cornerback Robert Rochell (31) to score during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Nov. 15, 2021. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel (19) runs past Los Angeles Rams cornerback Robert Rochell (31) to score during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Nov. 15, 2021. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)

Nov. 15, 2021 09:16 PM EST
San Francisco 49ers running back Eli Mitchell (25) runs against Los Angeles Rams outside linebacker Leonard Floyd (54) and inside linebacker Troy Reeder (51) during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Nov. 15, 2021. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)

San Francisco 49ers running back Eli Mitchell (25) runs against Los Angeles Rams outside linebacker Leonard Floyd (54) and inside linebacker Troy Reeder (51) during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Nov. 15, 2021. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)

Nov. 15, 2021 09:21 PM EST
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) passes against the Los Angeles Rams during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Nov. 15, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) passes against the Los Angeles Rams during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Nov. 15, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

Nov. 15, 2021 09:28 PM EST
Los Angeles Rams defensive end Aaron Donald, top, tackles San Francisco 49ers running back Elijah Mitchell during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Nov. 15, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

Los Angeles Rams defensive end Aaron Donald, top, tackles San Francisco 49ers running back Elijah Mitchell during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Nov. 15, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

Nov. 15, 2021 09:29 PM EST
Los Angeles Rams punter Johnny Hekker (6) passes the ball against San Francisco 49ers' Talanoa Hufanga on a fake field goal attempt during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Nov. 15, 2021. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)

Los Angeles Rams punter Johnny Hekker (6) passes the ball against San Francisco 49ers' Talanoa Hufanga on a fake field goal attempt during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Nov. 15, 2021. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)

Nov. 15, 2021 09:34 PM EST
San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan watches from the sideline during the first half of his team's NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Nov. 15, 2021. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan watches from the sideline during the first half of his team's NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Nov. 15, 2021. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)

Nov. 15, 2021 09:38 PM EST
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (3) jogs on the field during the first half of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Nov. 15, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (3) jogs on the field during the first half of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Nov. 15, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

Nov. 15, 2021 09:41 PM EST
Los Angeles Rams' Kendall Blanton, top, is tackled short of the first down on a fake field goal attempt by San Francisco 49ers' D.J. Jones during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Nov. 15, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

Los Angeles Rams' Kendall Blanton, top, is tackled short of the first down on a fake field goal attempt by San Francisco 49ers' D.J. Jones during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Nov. 15, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

Nov. 15, 2021 09:47 PM EST
Los Angeles Rams tight end Tyler Higbee, right, catches a touchdown pass in front of San Francisco 49ers middle linebacker Fred Warner, middle, during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Nov. 15, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

Los Angeles Rams tight end Tyler Higbee, right, catches a touchdown pass in front of San Francisco 49ers middle linebacker Fred Warner, middle, during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Nov. 15, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

Nov. 15, 2021 09:54 PM EST
Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) passes against the San Francisco 49ers during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Nov. 15, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) passes against the San Francisco 49ers during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Nov. 15, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

Nov. 15, 2021 09:57 PM EST
Los Angeles Rams running back Darrell Henderson Jr. runs against the San Francisco 49ers during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Nov. 15, 2021. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)

Los Angeles Rams running back Darrell Henderson Jr. runs against the San Francisco 49ers during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Nov. 15, 2021. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)

Nov. 15, 2021 10:08 PM EST
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. watches from the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Nov. 15, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. watches from the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Nov. 15, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

Nov. 15, 2021 10:16 PM EST
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel (19) runs against Los Angeles Rams defensive back David Long Jr. (22) and cornerback Jalen Ramsey, rear, during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Nov. 15, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel (19) runs against Los Angeles Rams defensive back David Long Jr. (22) and cornerback Jalen Ramsey, rear, during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Nov. 15, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

Nov. 15, 2021 10:16 PM EST
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp, bottom left, cannot catch a pass next to San Francisco 49ers free safety Jimmie Ward (1) during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Nov. 15, 2021. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp, bottom left, cannot catch a pass next to San Francisco 49ers free safety Jimmie Ward (1) during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Nov. 15, 2021. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)

Nov. 15, 2021 10:28 PM EST
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel (19) runs past Los Angeles Rams safety Jordan Fuller to score during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Nov. 15, 2021. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel (19) runs past Los Angeles Rams safety Jordan Fuller to score during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Nov. 15, 2021. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)

Nov. 15, 2021 10:32 PM EST
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel (19) runs past Los Angeles Rams safety Jordan Fuller to score during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Nov. 15, 2021. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel (19) runs past Los Angeles Rams safety Jordan Fuller to score during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Nov. 15, 2021. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)

Nov. 15, 2021 10:31 PM EST
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel (19) runs past Los Angeles Rams safety Jordan Fuller to score during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Nov. 15, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel (19) runs past Los Angeles Rams safety Jordan Fuller to score during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Nov. 15, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

Nov. 15, 2021 10:39 PM EST
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel (19) celebrates with guard Tom Compton after scoring against the Los Angeles Rams during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Nov. 15, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel (19) celebrates with guard Tom Compton after scoring against the Los Angeles Rams during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Nov. 15, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

Nov. 15, 2021 10:39 PM EST
San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan, left, and quarterback Trey Lance watch from the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Nov. 15, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan, left, and quarterback Trey Lance watch from the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Nov. 15, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

Nov. 15, 2021 10:41 PM EST
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp, right, is tackled in front of San Francisco 49ers cornerback Emmanuel Moseley during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Nov. 15, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp, right, is tackled in front of San Francisco 49ers cornerback Emmanuel Moseley during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Nov. 15, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

Nov. 15, 2021 10:57 PM EST
San Francisco 49ers cornerback Josh Norman smiles after the Los Angeles Rams turned the ball over on downs during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Nov. 15, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

San Francisco 49ers cornerback Josh Norman smiles after the Los Angeles Rams turned the ball over on downs during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Nov. 15, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

Nov. 15, 2021 11:00 PM EST
Los Angeles Rams outside linebacker Leonard Floyd, right, covers his face while sitting on the bench during the second half of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Nov. 15, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

Los Angeles Rams outside linebacker Leonard Floyd, right, covers his face while sitting on the bench during the second half of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Nov. 15, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

Nov. 15, 2021 11:00 PM EST
Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) passes as San Francisco 49ers defensive back K'Waun Williams (24) applies pressure during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Nov. 15, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) passes as San Francisco 49ers defensive back K'Waun Williams (24) applies pressure during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Nov. 15, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

Nov. 15, 2021 11:01 PM EST
Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford, left, and teammates sit on the bench during the second half of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Nov. 15, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford, left, and teammates sit on the bench during the second half of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Nov. 15, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

Nov. 15, 2021 11:15 PM EST
San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa (97) reacts after sacking Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Nov. 15, 2021. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)

San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa (97) reacts after sacking Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Nov. 15, 2021. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)

Nov. 15, 2021 11:21 PM EST
Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) walks off the field after the Rams were defeated by the San Francisco 49ers in an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Nov. 15, 2021. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) walks off the field after the Rams were defeated by the San Francisco 49ers in an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Nov. 15, 2021. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)

Nov. 15, 2021 11:28 PM EST
San Francisco 49ers running back Elijah Mitchell (25) runs as offensive tackle Trent Williams (71) blocks Los Angeles Rams inside linebacker Troy Reeder (51) during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Nov. 15, 2021. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)

San Francisco 49ers running back Elijah Mitchell (25) runs as offensive tackle Trent Williams (71) blocks Los Angeles Rams inside linebacker Troy Reeder (51) during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Nov. 15, 2021. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)

Nov. 15, 2021 11:28 PM EST
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel (19) gestures toward fans after the 49ers defeated the Los Angeles Rams in an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Nov. 15, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel (19) gestures toward fans after the 49ers defeated the Los Angeles Rams in an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Nov. 15, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

Nov. 15, 2021 11:33 PM EST
Los Angeles Rams outside linebacker Von Miller (40) watches from the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Nov. 15, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

Los Angeles Rams outside linebacker Von Miller (40) watches from the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Nov. 15, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

Nov. 16, 2021 12:57 AM EST
FILE - Los Angeles Rams running backs coach Thomas Brown is shown during an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Nov. 15, 2021. Brown was a five-star running back destined for the University of Georgia back then in the early 2000s, his mind focused on the Bulldogs and the NFL. He hadn't even imagined trading in his cleats for a whistle — “I was adamant about not being a coach,” he says with a grin.(AP Photo/Tony Avelar, File)

FILE - Los Angeles Rams running backs coach Thomas Brown is shown during an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Nov. 15, 2021. Brown was a five-star running back destined for the University of Georgia back then in the early 2000s, his mind focused on the Bulldogs and the NFL. He hadn't even imagined trading in his cleats for a whistle — “I was adamant about not being a coach,” he says with a grin.(AP Photo/Tony Avelar, File)

Dec. 17, 2021 07:48 AM EST