Jeff Fisher: It's The Winning, Stupid
by Ryan Van Bibber on Jan 12, 2012 4:17 PM CST
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PrintConsider me officially tired of the Jeff Fisher waiting game. Yes, I still think that he'd be the best option to coach the St. Louis Rams, but incessant leaking of endless minutia is getting tedious. Consider the latest report from Adam Schefter, via a "source close to Fisher."
That source said that neither team has made an offer to Fisher. Either the Rams and Dolphins are incredibly stupid (very possible), or Jeff Fisher and his people don't know what an offer is, maybe not even the what the definition of "is" is if you really want to put this thing into its proper post-modern context.
That doesn't square with what another source said last night, that the Fins have an $8 million offer on the table for Fisher. All three parties would be incredibly stupid to not know what a ballpark offer is for the head coach. The only negotiations that haven't begun are the finer points of a contract, how many red M&Ms he gets in his office, stripper budgets and that sort of thing.
Schefter's source also said this: "This is not about money. This is not about negotiating. This is about winning."
Yeah, no shit. Both teams sure appear willing to take whatever rational course it take to land the guy, so that HE can lead a winning team with support from the franchise. In Miami, Fisher and the Dolphins will be playing second fiddle to the Patriots and a Jets team willing to do whatever it takes to build a dynasty. In the NFC West, it's a more wide open playing field.
Absurd. Fascinating to follow, but absurd.
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Per Softli,
LaCanorfa now says a decision sometime this weekend.
I need to drink.
"Fac Fortia et Patere"
by FailureDrill on Jan 12, 2012 4:26 PM CST via Android app reply actions
Fuck it!
When do we just say “now or forget it”? He wants 8+ mill and to be a Vice president and pick the GM. That drops his value as a veteran coach IMO, cause if he crashes and burns (which Shanahan has proven veteran coaches can) it will be the worst dumpster fire in sports history practically.
Note to Douglas M: Remember that 99% of what I say involves BS
by King Sam Rules! on Jan 12, 2012 4:35 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
At some point his decreasing value isn't worth all this
Note to Douglas M: Remember that 99% of what I say involves BS
by King Sam Rules! on Jan 12, 2012 4:36 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
LaCanfora can suck my *****!!!!!
I never even had a problem with that guy until a week ago.
Been losing sleep over Rams football since 1999.
Steven Jackson is a beast, a legend, a HoFer and should be treated as such.
I loved Fish as a person a week ago
Now I am siding with VY (people know I don’t like him)
Note to Douglas M: Remember that 99% of what I say involves BS
by King Sam Rules! on Jan 12, 2012 4:37 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Why, what did he do?
"Roses are red, violets are blue, sugar is sweet - I'm gonna break your face..." The Champ
To RAM, I meant - what did LaCanfora do to piss you off?
"Roses are red, violets are blue, sugar is sweet - I'm gonna break your face..." The Champ
It's just all this speculation.
Him, Schefter and Lombardi. I can’t turn to NFL Total Access for 10 minutes without one of them telling me something that ends up having absolutely no significance in the end. At this point, I’d rather be living under a rock and oblivious to all of this until news actually comes with some merit.
Been losing sleep over Rams football since 1999.
Steven Jackson is a beast, a legend, a HoFer and should be treated as such.
I don't mean things like meeting 1on1 with Bradford.
That’s interesting. I mean his BS like “I’m hearing from sources very close to the situation that Fisher will likely be making his decision in the next 24 hours.” Wrong.
Been losing sleep over Rams football since 1999.
Steven Jackson is a beast, a legend, a HoFer and should be treated as such.
No offer.
Mybe it’s true that he wants total power. That’s not the plan that Stan has and I hope he keeps to his plan because it’s the right one.
Agreed 110%
I want complete collaboration from GM to HC to director of personnel. Not one single person needs to be in charge of the decision making. Work as a team to build this team.
Been losing sleep over Rams football since 1999.
Steven Jackson is a beast, a legend, a HoFer and should be treated as such.
thats the thing...
kroenke shouldnt have even put that stipulation in the conversation. he should of just said …?look…were looking for a qualified, proven head coach, to run this team". thats it. no “oh were looking for a HC, and we will even give you the green light to pick your own gm, and other things in the front office”.
on the other hand, telling him all that bullshit it cant be that freakin hard to make a gotdamn decision!
by Mark Jaramillo on Jan 12, 2012 4:49 PM CST up reply actions
tired
im just getting tired of having to check every half hour to see what the latest BS report that some “source” has leaked. cant this be over yet? i mean i want Fisher bad, but if he isnt gonna coach the rams, we need to move on.
I think we are moving on.
I mean if we didn’t make him an offer he must of fucked up the interview. Lets just get the right fit.
Fuck this - I'm gonna watch the NFL "Top Ten Nicknames Of All Time"...
No.6 – “THE GREATEST SHOW ON TURF”
No.4 – “THE FEARSOME FOURSOME”
Personally, I think Deacon Jones’s “Minister Of Defense” deserves top-billing alone…
"Roses are red, violets are blue, sugar is sweet - I'm gonna break your face..." The Champ
The Number Three Elusive Runner of All Time...
Marshall Faulk
Been losing sleep over Rams football since 1999.
Steven Jackson is a beast, a legend, a HoFer and should be treated as such.
"The Number Two Receiving Corps - The Greatest Show On Turf"
Torry Holt
Isaac Bruce
Az-Zahir Hakim
Ricky Proehl
Marshall Faulk
Just for fun – does anybody remember the name of the name of the kickoff returner who finished sixth in two out of the three seasons he played with the Rams during that time?
"Roses are red, violets are blue, sugar is sweet - I'm gonna break your face..." The Champ
Tony Horne
We are all Islanders, even if we’re from Jersey!
by Russel Ginart on Jan 12, 2012 5:33 PM CST up reply actions
dolphins
its funny how there were so many reports the last couple of days that Fisher is leaning toward the Dolphins. if that were true, he would have picked them by now, and at least would be negotiating his contract. safe to say he isnt leaning
Oh, good! Steve Loney may still be back!
Been losing sleep over Rams football since 1999.
Steven Jackson is a beast, a legend, a HoFer and should be treated as such.
...He says as a cold chill runs down his back
Hopefully it’s just more Website ineptitude on the part of the Rams? I wish they’d turn their site management over to Ryan and 3k. At least the site would have some great content for once… It’s the worst team site in the NFL
Maybe a slight exaggeration
but you’ll get no argument out of me.
Been losing sleep over Rams football since 1999.
Steven Jackson is a beast, a legend, a HoFer and should be treated as such.
They do a fairly decent job
of frequently uploading videos. That’s the only reason I ever go there. They can’t hold a candle to TST.
Been losing sleep over Rams football since 1999.
Steven Jackson is a beast, a legend, a HoFer and should be treated as such.
Time to cut bait on this Fish...
Why do I get the feeling that the loser of this contest is gonna have a Fish in the net for their franchise? Coach, you better start winning immediately for the dough your gonna be bringing in, whichever team you go to. Superbowl or bust by the 2nd year of your contract.
superbowl or bust?
no, that makes no sense to expect a superbowl by the end of his 2nd season with the Rams if he comes. no coach could do that with this team. maybe 4 or 5 seasons, but C’MON MAN! end of the 2nd season!!!
Dudes setting himself up for failure by expecting Bill Billicheat money to coach...
If he’s 5-11 or even 7-9 in the 2nd year of his contract are you saying there won’t be people calling for his head with all cash he’ll be pulling down? I don’t care whether he’s in Miami or St. Louis.
But it would be outrageous to expect a superbowl by the second year of being with the team
especially with the mess that is the Rams.
2 men enter 1 man leaves. THOSE ARE THE RULES OF THUNDER DOME!
"I learned that Madonna will be singing at the Super Bowl. I thought this was football not the soundtrack to your menopause." ~ RAMpage28
I'd tend to agree with you under most normal coaching situations, BUT....
If I was paying a coach $8 million a year, he’d better be on the fast track to a SB championship (3yrs max). If he can’t get you there then don’t hire him for $8 million. I’m sure Kroenke’s looking at it the same way. You can pay any coach (other than Spags) a couple of million to go 5-11 or 7-9 by 2013.
We sure as hell better win tyre division
If he wants all this
by Ram_Redemption on Jan 12, 2012 5:11 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
I'd be very happy with 7-9!
by x Nightwing x on Jan 12, 2012 5:46 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Omg spare us the fisher storied until this dickhesd picks fuckin team!
by Ram_Redemption on Jan 12, 2012 5:03 PM CST via mobile reply actions
Phin fan here.
Fisher is an OK coach.
But, we’re fed up with Jeff over there.
I hope he chooses the Rams.
This delay is annoying and pathetic.
He is a better fit for the Rams (imo).
I watched the tape.
Wr,Rb, and 2 te sets screens is all he runs.
Good luck! Please take Fisher.
Feed the wolf or is the wolf feeding on us?
Get well soon Chads.
B. Marsh needs more TD's.
by Stats407 on Jan 12, 2012 5:19 PM CST via mobile reply actions
HA!
Too bad, bro. We started hating before you guys.
Been losing sleep over Rams football since 1999.
Steven Jackson is a beast, a legend, a HoFer and should be treated as such.
lol, I hope he chooses the Colts than.
Fisher’s delay is showing a lack of leadership.
How hard is it to choose between the Phins or Rams? Not hard at all.
Fisher joins the Rams. Breaking news on ESPN tomorrow.
crosses fingers
Feed the wolf or is the wolf feeding on us?
Get well soon Chads.
B. Marsh needs more TD's.
by Stats407 on Jan 12, 2012 5:26 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
I'm done.
Start bringing in the other candidates.
Fisher has never won a superbowl.
It is getting absurd, and we don’t need to be hanging over a barrel.
*settle down everyone it's not like there is some other great candidate waiting.
Horton isn’t going anywhere. Fisher is a really good coach. There’s a reason he kept a job for so many years, he’s worth waiting for…
by x Nightwing x on Jan 12, 2012 6:44 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Yes Fisher is stable as a HC.
However, 2 weeks. CMON MAN!
Money isn’t the issue from both parties.
Fisher will go down in history as the coach, who took forever to decide.
ESPN will cover this story for weeks.
Even coach Cowher, said 2 weeks is pushing it.
He was away from the game for a year.
Idk what’s his problem.
That’s a quote from the Dan Patrick show today.
Feed the wolf or is the wolf feeding on us?
Get well soon Chads.
B. Marsh needs more TD's.
by Stats407 on Jan 12, 2012 6:57 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Fuck Fisher
If he wants complete control he can go suck a you know what. He has never won a championship so just that he’s nothing special, get chud, we don’t need to be Hung out to dry by this egotistical bastard.
Bradford + Blackmon = Secondaries Beware
by RG31 on Jan 12, 2012 11:02 PM CST via mobile reply actions
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