Just How Much Control Will Jeff Fisher Have With The Rams?
by Ryan Van Bibber on Jan 13, 2012 1:57 PM CST
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PrintAfter days of waiting and public dancing over the various issues Jeff Fisher made his decision to become the next head coach of the St. Louis Rams. Details about the arrangements and the reason's for Fisher's decision have yet to emerge, but we're starting to get a clearer picture of things. Naturally, it has much to do with Fisher's level of power within the organization.
According to Mike Silver, the Dolphins, specifically owner Stephen Ross, would not grant Fisher more power or even equal power over GM Jeff Ireland. Reading the context clues, it should be apparent that Fisher did garner considerable sway within the Rams organization, which was really what the jockeying was about these last few days.
FWIW, the Dolphins reportedly feel "used" by Fisher.
When Fisher's name first emerged as a leading candidate, it was known that the Rams would consider first-time GMs for the position, an up-and-comer that would work with Fisher, rather than report to Fisher, on scouting, the draft and personnel moves.
Just how much control Fisher gets in St. Louis remains to be seen Obviously, he's getting enough to make him take the job here rather than in South Beach.
As we mentioned earlier today, the hiring of Jeff Fisher fits with how Stan Kroenke runs his other giant sports enterprise, the Arsenal of the English Premier League. That team is headed by Arsene Wegner, who plays a comparable role to that of coach and GM.
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I honestly believe the Rams were a few, or more, assistant coaches away from being good than a few players away. For all the talk of how un-talented the Rams are, it is the job of the coaches to make the most out of whatever talent the players have. As an example, I don’t think one can look at the Broncos and say that they have infinitely more offensive talent than the Rams. And for those that suggest that Fisher will bring a boring brand of football, again, look at the Broncos. Fox has never featured an exciting brand of football—this season being no different—and yet no city is more excited about their team right now than the Broncos. Excitement is created by winning games, plain and simple.
One of the Broncos is our old TE .
mcihaelT,
I agree with everything that you said !
Look at SF, all they needed was a fresh, new, exceiting coach, same ol’ players from 2010.
Go RAMs !!!
I don't think he will have total control, but he will have final say on 53 man roster
be able to hire and fire coaches as he pleases and have a huge impact on who is hired as GM.
Idc really how much he makes cause its not like it does anything but hurt Kroenke's pocket
I have no problem with a guy like Fisher having a lot of say in player choices, but he better not get almost all the GM power.
Note to Douglas M: Remember that 99% of what I say involves BS
by King Sam Rules! on Jan 13, 2012 2:02 PM CST via mobile reply actions
I'm going to go with Lake Dawson as GM
He worked with Fish, or rather, worked for Fish.
If he doesn’t take the job, I’d be concerned.
Cross the Dolphins off the list of potential trade partners?
Been losing sleep over Rams football since 1999.
Steven Jackson is a beast, a legend, a HoFer and should be treated as such.
Only if they are a stupid franchise
You don’t refuse to make trades over this
Note to Douglas M: Remember that 99% of what I say involves BS
by King Sam Rules! on Jan 13, 2012 2:05 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Everyone was used...
The difference is the rams need a napkin to wipe off their chin and Dolphins need one of those little rubber inner tubes to sit on.
by Sggladden on Jan 13, 2012 2:05 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
I personally don't care
Honestly for a guy to have 11 seasons of 8-8 or better he has to be doing something right, he was also in a division where he was dealing with Peyton Manning twice a year for the past 10 years. We have to say that the titans have always been a team that were no fun to face. If jeff can bring that nasty mentality to a Rams team that desperately needs an identity I don’t care how much control he has. Plus Pete Carrol was able to hand pick his GM in seattle and they have definitely improved, minus the Qb position and we are already set there. I think this is a no lose situation for the Rams, the last experienced head coach we hired was vermeil and that worked out damn good.
Plus
He is a smart guy, he should be able to tell that the Rams need playmakers it would be stupid for him to ignore that need. Now that we are going to have a solid coach and a GM he will work hand in hand with, I think we can assume this will benefit the Rams. I think we have a solid base of players we just need the coach to steer us in the right direction. Maybe adding solid position coaches will get more out of the crop of players we currently have. If Philly hires Spags, we might be able to bring in Jim Washburn who worked with Fisher for years in Tennessee, he is one of the best position coaches in the NFL. When Fisher was in Tennessee they had one of the best OL in the league if not the best.
I dont' think you can compare Arsenals situation to the Rams with regard to coaches,
because in soccer, there is not teams that I can think of with GMs. Coaches always have all the power.
by Brick Top on Jan 13, 2012 2:24 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
I wanna know what this means for the team possibly moving to LA or not, was that just shear speculation that the possibility of a move was Fishers “Deal breaker” ?
I think it was, but I don't think the team is set in stone in STL
I’m going to work on a post tonight and tomorrow to try and sort out the whole LA thing. I’ll try to get it up Sunday or Monday for y’all
"Just win, baby!"
Al Davis knew that one pillar is better than four.
Who was the owner that was fined for showing the two pillars?
Was it the Panters owner? That was priceless.
I like Mike reasoning
I too always sorta shuddered when seeing next years schedule came out and we had to play them, especially if it was in Tn.
Great. We now have a HC. Now let’s wait some more and see who he brings on board. I hope he kicks ass and takes names. Cause I’m tired of being “the same ol sorry ass Rams!”. Fuck it it’s baseball time now. Go Dodgers, cards can lick a scrote
Frankly my dear, I don't give a damn.
by Skunkburner on Jan 13, 2012 2:29 PM CST via mobile reply actions
Great. We now have a HC. Now let’s wait some more and see who he brings on board. I hope he kicks ass and takes names. Cause I’m tired of being “the same ol sorry ass Rams!”. Fuck it it’s baseball time now. Go Dodgers, cards can lick a scrote.
Frankly my dear, I don't give a damn.
by Skunkburner on Jan 13, 2012 2:29 PM CST via mobile reply actions
Skunkburner
I see why you might not like the cards, you being a dodger fan. I remember going to watch Stan’s last game at Chavez Revine Go cards Anyway I also remember a Fisher team almost taking the great show to overtime at a super bowl. One of the best bowls ever played. Go Rams Go Fisher
Does this mean we have to incorporate Fishers name into the teams name
Arsene of the Arsenal>>Jeff of the Jeffaloes.
Wolf. Wolfgang Wolf
I still think "Fisher and the Phins" had a nice ring to it.
Dumb, I know! But I’m just so giddy with the news, and I really don’t know why. Lowered expectations perhaps.
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