Rams select HC finalists

by 3k on Jan 13, 2009 7:08 AM CST in St. Louis Rams Hire Jeff Fisher

Go get some coffee, and then come back. I'll wait.

Good? Good. Yesterday, Jim Thomas reported the Rams have narrowed their search for a new Head Coach down to five finalists. I took the links out, basing this table completely on Thomas' report:

Coach	Current team	Current position	Status
Leslie Frazier	Minnesota Vikings	Def. Coordinator	2nd interview: Jan. 13th
Jason Garrett	Dallas Cowboys	Assistant Coach/Off. Coordinator	1st interview: Jan. 14th
Jim Haslett	N/A	N/A	No further interviews scheduled
Rex Ryan	Baltimore Ravens	Def. Coordinator	No further interviews scheduled
Steve Spagnuolo	NY Giants	Def. Coordinator	1st interview: Jan. 15th

And now to continue the odds debate that began with Van's post yesterday, here are mine (alphabetical order):

Leslie Frazier: 72.5% - I gave him a bump from Van's due to my skepticism of the viability of the "mystery" candidate who was revealed to be Jason Garrett.

Jason Garrett: 25% - His style could fit the Rams moving ahead, but the way the Cowboys season ended hurt noone more than Garrett. Sure, Wade Philips had to endure the criticism and it cost Pacman/Adam/Go Away Jones his job, but Garrett's bright future was darkened by the cloud of the Eagles game. I'm hard pressed to believe he'll be the next head coach of the Rams.

Jim Haslett: 12.5% - I don't see how the Rams as an organization can claim to be "moving ahead" by selecting their defensive coordinator from the past 3 seasons. I thought the "Martz as OC" story effectively ended Haslett's tenure in St. Louis.

Rex Ryan: 45% - I'd love to see Devaney hand the reins to Rex, but I think the desire to hire somebody immediately and Ryan being tied up with the Ravens' playoff run creates and irreconcilable conflict. I see Ryan going to the Jets, but hope we find a way to get him to St. Louis.

Steve Spagnuolo: 70% - I really think his history with Billy Devaney puts him at the top with Frazier, who has obviously had positive interaction with the franchise.

Have at it.

Poll

If Rex Ryan were the best coaching option, should the Rams wait until the Ravens are out of the playoffs, or is the need to hire someone ASAP more important?

Hire Rex - If he's the best man for the job, wait until he's available.

118 votes

Hire anybody - The longer you wait, the harder it will be for the next head coach to get the team's business in order.

42 votes

160 votes | Poll has closed

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The Ravens are beaten up.

Beating the Titans took a lot out of them. Likely it won’t take long for Ryan to become available.

If the Ravens manage to beat the Steelers, that just makes it more important to sign him.

by mpire on Jan 13, 2009 7:55 AM CST reply actions

Ravens-Steelers is going to be ugly

That is going to be a seriously physical game. Should be fun.

Jay Zygmunt, now that you have fired yourself, please have yourself hired by Seattle. Thanks.

by 3k on Jan 13, 2009 8:28 AM CST up reply actions

All the Ravens have to do to even the playing field is straight-up murder Ben Roethlisberger on the field, the way they did Chris Johnson. And if reports are true and he has a “”http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09013/941382-66.stm" >spinal concussion," it shouldn’t be that hard.

I expect a Ravens-Cardinals Super Bowl, personally.

"Attaway to stomp 'em. Stomp the piss out of 'em. Stomp 'em when they're down. Kick 'em and stomp 'em. Attaway to go boys. Pound that old Budweiser into you and go get them tomorrow." -- Joe Schultz

by taiko on Jan 13, 2009 12:43 PM CST up reply actions

oops

Here’s the link: http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09013/941382-66.stm

"Attaway to stomp 'em. Stomp the piss out of 'em. Stomp 'em when they're down. Kick 'em and stomp 'em. Attaway to go boys. Pound that old Budweiser into you and go get them tomorrow." -- Joe Schultz

by taiko on Jan 13, 2009 12:43 PM CST up reply actions

Jets

If he’s really the #1 choice for the Jets, it’d be hard for the Rams to beat their offer. I know, I know, Chip said it wasn’t a matter of $$, but it is a factor.

Doesn’t Ryan have some St. Louis connection? I swear I read once that he has a brother, brother-in-law, uncle, nephew or something like that working in the Metro area.

by Ryan Van Bibber on Jan 13, 2009 8:00 AM CST reply actions

I can't vote

because I don’t think Ryan is the best candidate.

I don’t have a solid, rational reason, but I just don’t like him as much as everyone else and that’s enough for me.

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by Tackle Box on Jan 13, 2009 8:27 AM CST reply actions

I would be shocked if Jim Haslett voted for anyone except

Jim Haslett.

Jay Zygmunt, now that you have fired yourself, please have yourself hired by Seattle. Thanks.

by 3k on Jan 13, 2009 8:28 AM CST up reply actions

Gentleman Jim would never vote for himself! Thus, he can’t vote.

"Attaway to stomp 'em. Stomp the piss out of 'em. Stomp 'em when they're down. Kick 'em and stomp 'em. Attaway to go boys. Pound that old Budweiser into you and go get them tomorrow." -- Joe Schultz

by taiko on Jan 13, 2009 12:45 PM CST up reply actions

I don't

know who the best choice for the job is, but I think you should hold out for the best candidate…especially if there’s some indication he wants the job. I’m not sure that’s the case with Ryan. The risk, of course, as noted, is that you won’t be able to get your 2nd choice if you wait.

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by Toddius on Jan 13, 2009 1:39 PM CST reply actions