St. Louis Rams Hire Jeff Fisher
by Ryan Van Bibber on Jan 13, 2012 1:06 PM CST
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PrintJeff Fisher will be the next head coach of the St. Louis Rams, according to Peter King. Fisher reached his decision more than a week after interviewing with both the Dolphins and the St. Louis Rams. Since then, speculation about which team he would choose and negotiation points played out in the media, fueling a wild game speculation about where he would land with each morsel of information that found its way into the public discussion.
After years two strikes with up-and-coming coordinators, Scott Linehan and Steve Spagnuolo, the Rams sought the more experienced Fisher to help get the team on track. The Rams have not had a winning season since 2003. They haven't been to the playoffs since 2004.
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The question now is how Fisher fits into the organizational structure. In hiring Fisher, the Rams ceded significant control over the personnel side of things to him. He'll work with a relatively inexperienced GM, but the real question is how the three divisions within the organization - personnel, coaching and the financial side - will operate. In the past, Rams Park was the scene of some divisive turf wars. That improved some with the change to Billy Devaney and Steve Spagnuolo. However, the rookie head coach was given big say over the organization, even to the point of firing front office personnel that worked well beyond the on-field product.
It remains to be seen who Fisher will hire for his coaching staff, but it could include some very prominent, familiar names. Current New Orleans Saints defensive coordinator Gregg Williams has been mentioned as a possibility for his defensive coordinator. Williams was Fisher's defensive coordinator in Tennessee from 1997 through 2000. His contract with the Saints is up after they finish their playoff run.
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by 3k on Jan 13, 2012 1:07 PM CST reply actions 3 recs
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ESPN said it was 80/20...
favoring MIA.
by Boofer on Jan 13, 2012 1:37 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Lol @ Doug's "50-50" comment...
"Roses are red, violets are blue, sugar is sweet - I'm gonna break your face..." The Champ
by JoolzMF on Jan 13, 2012 2:11 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
It's Friday the 13th
Not April Fools. Nice try though
by DCRamFan on Jan 13, 2012 1:08 PM CST reply actions 3 recs
It's over.
Now let’s put the rest of the pieces together and get this ship turned around. Everyone jump on the bandwagon, Rams culture is about to change.
91 For life!
by Ramrocker on Jan 13, 2012 1:09 PM CST via mobile reply actions
True
I went from liking Fischer to F him let him go to Miami and now “Man I LOVE Fischer” can’t wait for him to start LMFAO!!!!!!!!!!!!
Just a man who loves football
by BurnoutJoeB. on Jan 13, 2012 1:42 PM CST up reply actions
You may not like him, think he is elite or whatever...
But at least he is the 1st coach we’ve had who has WINNING EXPERIENCE.
And look how that worked out...
If Fisher topped out at Vermeil, I’d probably be ok with that!!
Woohoo
I’m looking forward to being a yearly contender for the “Stache Super Bowl”
whoo whoo, i wanna ride his stache....ooops wrong thread....lol
The only thing comparable to a Rams win is a 49er loss!
wait.... hold on... he's gotta make the SB before i defile myself on that stache
The only thing comparable to a Rams win is a 49er loss!
woohoo
this means the rams are staying in stl
j/k
+10000000000000000000000000
Just a man who loves football
by BurnoutJoeB. on Jan 13, 2012 1:43 PM CST up reply actions
can the rams to l.a. talk stop now?
Very excited bout this
by jpcisco on Jan 13, 2012 1:14 PM CST via mobile reply actions
Next Month ; )
I’m actually at America’s Center today and it just struck me how this space is under utilized by the Rams. I have to think there is a way to improve the current situation instead of scrapping it for a new facility. Hopefully there are people able to think out of the box and get this lease issue ironed out. LA isn’t the answer.
Still a douche..
Bradford + Blackmon = Secondaries Beware
by RG31 on Jan 13, 2012 1:14 PM CST via mobile reply actions
Wounder how him and Sam will get along
After he basically said he doesn’t believe in him…
Bradford + Blackmon = Secondaries Beware
by RG31 on Jan 13, 2012 1:16 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Eh dont think so
Theory weapons aren’t great either..
Bradford + Blackmon = Secondaries Beware
by RG31 on Jan 13, 2012 1:39 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Yelp and thats official..
Bradford + Blackmon = Secondaries Beware
by RG31 on Jan 13, 2012 1:43 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
I've always thought it would be Snyder, not Cleveland, who we will wind up trading with before the draft.
I think we need to start living in the 7th pick world in future Mock drafts. Danny boy will come at us with a huge package that may include not just picks, but a player or two as well
Damnit doug
I swear if we don’t get a playmaking wr whether it be blackmon or not, I’m gonna go insane..
Bradford + Blackmon = Secondaries Beware
by RG31 on Jan 13, 2012 1:50 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
I think this off season will be really interesting if it involves Snyder
He’ll put his entire team on the table to get either RGIII or Luck if the Colts surprise everyone and go for RGIII
We need playmakers on the offense
Our defense will be fine with a few tweeks, but our offense is atrocious and needs a complete makeover, if they don’t get playmakers with or without fisher, we won’t win many games next season.
Bradford + Blackmon = Secondaries Beware
by RG31 on Jan 13, 2012 2:05 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Exactly right
The only reason we lose is in the forth quarter because our offence cant stay on the field…which tires out our drfence way to much…when the rams beat the saints rams won the time of possesion battle…i bet they lost that battle in every other game
I agree, but we need a great DT and a beast OLB in the worst way.
I think CB can be found in FA if it comes down to it, maybe a DT too? But a DT is what will improve the D instantly, and take some pressure of the Sam
The only way we can take pressure off
Sam is to get him some help on the line and playmakers, defense can’t do it all.
Bradford + Blackmon = Secondaries Beware
by RG31 on Jan 13, 2012 2:27 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
You're right! :-)
I think Fisher is the kind of guy that will attack one thing, finish it, and move to the next. It’s a coin flip right now which part of the team – O or D – he will decide needs the most attention first.
I swear if he doesnt see Offense
Needs the most attention, then he should be fired on spot..
Bradford + Blackmon = Secondaries Beware
by RG31 on Jan 13, 2012 2:31 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Speaking purely as a TST writer: This off season is going to be filled with surprises
The entire staff here just got a needed shot in the arm, after having to write about the current Rams during the 2-14 season.
I'd say the void at OLB just got a lot more significant
The Rams don’t have a Steven Tulloch on the roster.
Been losing sleep over Rams football since 1999.
Steven Jackson is a beast, a legend, a HoFer and should be treated as such.
Sorry, Keith Bullock..
whoops
Been losing sleep over Rams football since 1999.
Steven Jackson is a beast, a legend, a HoFer and should be treated as such.
Can you elaborate on this?
I hadn’t heard this.
Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is where the Stanley Cup can be found.
by Pekka for Predator Pontiff on Jan 13, 2012 1:45 PM CST up reply actions
I heard about it in here
Somebody wrote that fisher doesn’t believe that Sam is a franchise qb.
Bradford + Blackmon = Secondaries Beware
by RG31 on Jan 13, 2012 1:49 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
I don't care who he likes or doesn't like. I don't care who comes, goes or stays.
I just want my team to be a winner.
If that means Bradford goes, then he goes. I’m a Rams fan, not a Bradford fan.
Alex Song - Krunk as Fuck!
I would be cool with either
If he leaves ill still watch whatever team he goes to.
Bradford + Blackmon = Secondaries Beware
by RG31 on Jan 13, 2012 1:54 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
I know that Fisher was dead set against drafting Vince Young in Nashville.
So I wouldn’t think he’s too keen on RGIII either. Not that they’re the exact same dude, but they’re similar. Bud Adams trumped Fisher so they took VY with the 3rd pick.
Oh well, we’ll see what happens. Thanks for the info RG.
Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is where the Stanley Cup can be found.
by Pekka for Predator Pontiff on Jan 13, 2012 2:38 PM CST up reply actions
I like RGIII too, he's an interesting prospect.
And you’re right about the punk thing. But he may not be going after the athletic QB is all I’m saying.
Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is where the Stanley Cup can be found.
by Pekka for Predator Pontiff on Jan 13, 2012 4:07 PM CST up reply actions
I think the problem..
was to much media exposure. Maybe the guy just had a legit tough time choosing between franchises. Everything else was all people just guessing. Shefter “he’s leaning dolphins” Glazer “would be shocked if he didn’t choose the Rams in 48 hours” it was all from sources and stuff. Maybe Fishman was just sitting in his house deciding if he wanted to wear blue and gold or teal and orange? Who knows? I think what it came down to was the guy is a midwest type of dude and that what he went with.
dolphins are saying fishet used them..
atleast he landed with us
by jpcisco on Jan 13, 2012 1:22 PM CST via mobile reply actions
Let'
Been losing sleep over Rams football since 1999.
Steven Jackson is a beast, a legend, a HoFer and should be treated as such.
fucking do this!
Been losing sleep over Rams football since 1999.
Steven Jackson is a beast, a legend, a HoFer and should be treated as such.
Fisher is one sneaky bastard...
he didnt want anything to do with us when we wanted him, then we got fed up and stopped caring and he decides to sign.. touche kind sir… touche.
I think
Its going to be more important Which Coordinators we get next. Im still 50/50 about fisher but if he can bring in some good people its going to make all the difference.
Right
This has been the big selling point to me all along. The respect fisher has built up around the league will hopefully mean that he can pick and choose among assistants.
we overstate his respect
but i agree, I hope he can lure someone exciting and creative, preferrably from the Green Bay or Saints staff to our offense and creates a potent passing offense that suits Sam’s game for the next 10 years.
No more ‘Field Goal Fisher’ in STL for this Rams fan.
http://brotherspork.wordpress.com/
Apparatly with Fish we pretty much have all that lined up.
This should put the Rams in great shape as we move into the off season.
We’d been hurting for time if we had to go through all the interviews of one of the coordinators and then additional time they would need to put together a staff.
Welcome, Jeff!
You weren’t my first choice, and I’m sure Stan is overpaying you, but whatever. You’re a Ram, and that makes you family. A family of awesome porn-stache power. Go kick some ass now, ok?
Seriously.
here's a little quote from Steven Jackson's facebook..
“Just getting off a flight. Is Coach Fisher our new HC?”
you know Jackson's gonna like his run first approach
The only thing comparable to a Rams win is a 49er loss!
I'm going to miss the rampant speculation from the twitterverse.
Glad this whole thing is over. Hire the guy’s GM and let’s do this.
"Fac Fortia et Patere"
by FailureDrill on Jan 13, 2012 1:28 PM CST via Android app reply actions
So fisher and his boring offense means
No blackmon?i can’t see him picking a reciever
by Ram_Redemption on Jan 13, 2012 1:28 PM CST via mobile reply actions
Are we seriously concerned
with a potentially boring offense? Fisher just took over the St. Louis Rams, bro. This shouldn’t be new to you.
Been losing sleep over Rams football since 1999.
Steven Jackson is a beast, a legend, a HoFer and should be treated as such.
Lol we were boring cause we suck
Not cayse we were just boring
by Ram_Redemption on Jan 13, 2012 1:34 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
this
Fisher has the most archaic ‘notion’ of offense in the league.
He will run Sjax up the gut all day.
We might aswell not have a QB.
http://brotherspork.wordpress.com/
I hope so.
That’s what should have been the plan this season.
I trust Fisher will do what should be done and do it right.
People tend to forget that the Titans had the 3rd ranked offense in 1999. I don’t care if it’s boring if it works.
Been losing sleep over Rams football since 1999.
Steven Jackson is a beast, a legend, a HoFer and should be treated as such.
No disrespect but this is the league of what have u done for me lately
So 99 was too far away to get giddy about. Jmo
by Ram_Redemption on Jan 13, 2012 1:44 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
this.
Lately Jeff Fisher has done nothing good and as such is not worth the money and power he’s been given.
http://brotherspork.wordpress.com/
Then who should we have gotten?
It feels like you’d shit on whoever we picked up.
Alex Song - Krunk as Fuck!
Don't go all jswirb on us Infemous
He’s not a bad choice, plus he should bring some great position coaches with him, which we need as much or more than a great HC
I think you mean trent richardson lol jk
As long as we are winning I dnt care how he calls plays.i was just speculating as to who he might want with or pick
by Ram_Redemption on Jan 13, 2012 1:42 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Yelp..... awesome...
Bradford + Blackmon = Secondaries Beware
by RG31 on Jan 13, 2012 1:35 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
This is so freaking great.
About time we restore some faith in this team.
4 pillars are definitely out of the picture now
I am very pleased with this move!
The Rams need experience and order along with experienced coordinators. Great job! We finally win one. Now what I wanna know is was this Denver Rob guy straight out of Kroenke’s PR department? He sure had JF’s back which was interesting. Anyway, time to move on a bring this organization back to respectability.
For those who don’t like the move I am not sure which direction you wanted to head but it would have had plenty of adversary’s.
If we are able to get another
1rst rounder in a trade with our pick I think Still or Brockers are certain to be Rams!
This is a terrible hire.
Absolutely, positively, terrible.
We have given our roster control to a person who has absolutely no track record for being a good drafter.
He has a history of neglecting offense and a completely archaic conservative approach to offense.
As I had to do with the McDaniels hire, I will suck it up and support him, but I am telling you now that this hire is a terrible one.
All I can pray is that he learns a thing or two from John Fox and can provide structural strength while allowing the Co-Ordinators to excel.
http://brotherspork.wordpress.com/
I would imagine he’s learned a few things being on TV every week. It’s obvious the NFL is all about offense with the rule changes, I bet it won’t be as boring as the Titans.
Issue was, was that even on TV he expressed conservative and oftentimes plain wrong opinions
I’m holding out hope but I’m not hopeful lol
http://brotherspork.wordpress.com/
I said earlier i was 50/50 about this hire
I just hope that u are very wrong in this situation…cuz eveyone would be happy lol
I'm with you entirely bro
I want to be proved wrong, I really really do, just like I did with McD… although we saw how McD worked out haha!
Anyway, I’m intrigued to see the press conference and see who he brings in and see why he picked us etc.
http://brotherspork.wordpress.com/
Apparently
Miami and fisher couldnt agree on the structure of the organization as per adam schefter’s tweet.
Damn Straight!!
Now who will be our offensive coordinator? Hopefully, Fisher doesn’t give a crap about the color of the carpeting in the locker room like previous head coaches.
I'm just sayin
I can finally say that the rams are going to stay in St. Louis since Jeff Fisher is officallly the head coach of the rams. Yes, Alright.
Hopefully he doesnt neglect the offense..
Bradford + Blackmon = Secondaries Beware
by RG31 on Jan 13, 2012 1:37 PM CST via mobile reply actions
Best thing fisher wil do is bring winners
If we bring greg williams in thats a start.our guys need to be molded by guys they respect ..not just life likr spags. This is why fisher was a good hire
by Ram_Redemption on Jan 13, 2012 1:40 PM CST via mobile reply actions
Good Deal
hopefully he can bring in some good coaches and players and get this thing back on track. Cant wait to see how much we paid him tho..,
I'm happy
the wait is finally over.
Now let’s win some games…
"For Better or for Worse; 'Till Death Do Us Part"
GO RAMS !!!
Looks like he all but chose the phins but Ross wouldn't budge on personnel control
not that it really matters… but still worth noting.
i love wombats
my favorite animal. Named my softball team Fighting Wombats several years back
Beating off the dog is never appropriate when we have company over...... I mean EVER!
Good hire for us.
Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is where the Stanley Cup can be found.
by Pekka for Predator Pontiff on Jan 13, 2012 1:47 PM CST reply actions
OH........MY................... GOD
is this real life?
Larry Drew makes me think I can coach at a professional level.\
Chuck Norris sleeps with a night light in fear of Ivan Johnson
About time!
Finally! Now the rest of the puzzle pieces can happen and we can see what this team can do!
Can’t wait to see who gets brought in for the rest of the coaching staff.
The sooner the Saints lose
The sooner we should know. Greg Williams as DC would be ideal.
Been losing sleep over Rams football since 1999.
Steven Jackson is a beast, a legend, a HoFer and should be treated as such.
but that would required the Saints losing to the 9ers and does that really have to happen? I can wait a week on a DC if the Saints win please. Then they can lose the NFC championship game.
Christy
by Scrapgirl933 on Jan 13, 2012 2:20 PM CST up reply actions
I like the hire though I'm concerned about how it affects the team bottom line and the organization's power structure.
You guys thought Spags was awful when he removed all of the GSOT memorbilla from the walls. Fisher will have a bon-fire using all of the 1999 Rams SB artifacts he gets his hands on.
At least we now have a good game-day manager
There a good coaches in the NFC West. At least we now have a game day manager that is on par with the rest. I hope he hires a great OL coach and feels the need for a really experienced QB coach. Congrats Stan – you got your man.
You think he makes that much of an impact?
I’m hoping he can bring a few good players our way.
Look out NL Central! The Ma-sty Boys are in town!
Cortland Finnegan is #1 on my FA wishlist
Been losing sleep over Rams football since 1999.
Steven Jackson is a beast, a legend, a HoFer and should be treated as such.
I sure as hell hope they didn't give him full control
But if he’s the coach, I guess I’ll have to stand behind him for now.
Sorry
I meant other than DC, as Williams has been speculated for quite a while. As has Chuck Cecil and Dowell Loggains.
I don't see Williams leaving N.O. for Fisher. Also, the Saints D isn't all that good, so I don't know why everyone thinks he'd be the best choice?
I want him to entice Gray from Tennessee for DC. Too bad there is no way Chud leaves the Panthers for another OC gig
by Douglas M on Jan 13, 2012 2:08 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
What kind of ramifications could there be
for plucking away a DC who’s under contract for another team? I’d like Gray too.
Been losing sleep over Rams football since 1999.
Steven Jackson is a beast, a legend, a HoFer and should be treated as such.
Williams is respected around the league and is known as having a great defensive mind
Don’t just look at this year
Look out NL Central! The Ma-sty Boys are in town!
You're right of course. No one should be rated based on his players alone - except McD lol
I truly think we are about to see a ton of Tennessee personnel in Rams headquarters
I like the coach having personnel control
He should have personnel control. Scouts and other personnel should report to him. I’ve always thought having a coach work with a GM making the player decisions was a flawed business model.
Wolf. Wolfgang Wolf
by dbcouver on Jan 13, 2012 1:59 PM CST via mobile reply actions
I'm guessing the next hire will be Lake Dawson as GM
Somebody who Fisher knows and is comfortable working with.
Yes
it’s hard to coach the way you want if someone else is drafting players for a different type of football team we shall see
yo doug
what are the players again? I thought you were just gonna grab it from the thread, I’ll email you my roster
Beating off the dog is never appropriate when we have company over...... I mean EVER!
open where? link?
Beating off the dog is never appropriate when we have company over...... I mean EVER!
Awesome!
Lets see who we.get as coordinators an all that implies! Only thing Fisher asks of his coordinators is that they grow a stache as kick ass as his.
by STlunatic89 on Jan 13, 2012 2:08 PM CST via mobile reply actions
The thing that trips me out is
I just read that the only reason he took Rams job is because he couldn’t get the power he wanted in Miami so they would’ve been his first choice
So basically were giving him power to do whatever, great…
Bradford + Blackmon = Secondaries Beware
by RG31 on Jan 13, 2012 2:13 PM CST via mobile reply actions
Or
He fins wouldnt give him more power than he would get with the rams so he chose rams so he could at least have a hand in picking a guy he can work with( GM position)
So what are we thinking on Lloyd?
5/95 chance Fisher gets him to stick around, or even makes an offer to him?
Been losing sleep over Rams football since 1999.
Steven Jackson is a beast, a legend, a HoFer and should be treated as such.
Corland Finnegan on 101espn right now, talking Fisher.
Been losing sleep over Rams football since 1999.
Steven Jackson is a beast, a legend, a HoFer and should be treated as such.
Haha
He said he’d welcome the opportunity to come and play for the man who “gave (him) his chance” again.
Been losing sleep over Rams football since 1999.
Steven Jackson is a beast, a legend, a HoFer and should be treated as such.
I'm sure he would
I just hope Fisher has the common sense to steer clear from that little bitch of a man.
D'Marco just called him out on his antics.
Said Jeff Fisher won’t put up with such things in St Louis. Hope you’re both right.
Been losing sleep over Rams football since 1999.
Steven Jackson is a beast, a legend, a HoFer and should be treated as such.
Lol
He’d be a good player if he wasn’t such an idiot. I lost all respect for him when he got in a fight with Andre Johnson
Don't be too quick to judge
Finnegan can be a hot head, but he can back it up with solid corner play. I don’t agree with how far he took the fight with AJ a couple years ago, but the guy has fire. He’s Richie Incognito without as many penalties and with IMO much more talent. This is a guy Spags would steer clear from (four pillars) that maybe this team has needed. Someone with passion, ability, and a maybe a little bit of insanity. All good qualities in a football player.
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