Jeff Fisher Expected To Hire Gregg Williams As His Defensive Coordinator
by Ryan Van Bibber on Jan 13, 2012 4:53 PM CST
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PrintJeff Fisher is expected to fill out his coaching staff quickly now that he has accepted the job as the St. Louis Rams' head coach. Several names are being mentioned as possible hires. Peter King of SI.com reported on Friday that Fisher is expected to hire Gregg Williams as his defensive coordinator.
Williams is currently holds that same position with the New Orleans Saints. His contract there is up in February. Both Fisher and Williams are very familiar with each other. Williams brought his blitz-heavy approach to the Oilers/TItans from 1997 through 2000, while Fisher was the head coach.
For the Xs and Os inclined readers out there, Doug Farrar and Greg Cosell, the NFL Films guru, discussed Williams' approach on the Shutdown Podcast. The Saints blitzed more than any other team in the NFL this year. They also dropped eight men into coverage more than any other team. With two pure pass rushers like Chris Long and Robert Quinn on the roster, Williams could really have some fun with the Rams' defense in 2012.
Another name on Fisher's potential list, according to Jim Thomas, is Dave McGinnis, currently the senior assistant coach with the Titans. McGinnis came to the Titans in 2004 as the linebackers coach. He was promoted to assistant head coach the following year while keeping oversight of the linebackers. In his current role, he assists with the defensive staff as well as personnel duties, something to note with Fisher likely to have considerable say over personnel.
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I'd like him, but he does look like an old lesbian so theres that.
by HomerForTheRams on Jan 13, 2012 4:58 PM CST reply actions
That is quite possibly the funniest observation I have ever seen.
With that visor, he could definitely pass for a field hockey or softball coach.
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 14, 2012 12:50 PM CST up reply actions
I love his aggressiveness
He will make that front 4 a much better unit, and put pressure on offenses. I’ve always been a big fan of Williams, lets hope it happens!
Williams would be a great hire for DC, anytime you can steal an assistant from a team like the Saints,Packers,or Pats...
for the same position then it is def. a good sign and should be an upgrade from last year.
I thought for the longest time that Lovie Smith will leave the bears and come back to the Rams where he made us a legit defense
And that never happened……So Having Gregg Williams and his aggressive style with an emphasis on turnovers should do good with the players we have and the aggressive style we so desperately need.
"Victory at all costs, victory in spite of all terror, victory however long and hard the road may be; for without victory there is no PLAYOFFS."
Winston Churchill
That D Lovie made was...
That D Lovie made for us was the cover 2 which was started in Tampa under Dungy and won a superbowl for gruden (it really was dungys superbowl team) gruden has done nothing in the NFL just like Mike Martz. You win one Championship with someone elses players and then it takes 5-7 years to get you fired….
by fearsomefoursum on Jan 13, 2012 5:32 PM CST up reply actions
Something just popped into my head
Why the hell would he go from a recent Super Bowl winning team that’s still in the playoffs and setting records to the lowly St. Louis Rams? I just depressed myself.
by HomerForTheRams on Jan 13, 2012 5:15 PM CST reply actions
some coaches
like challenges and like to say they turned around a bad team
"St. Louis Rams -- Where every year we are 3 years away."
Both money and challenge seem a little optimistic.
I guess I’ll just hope for the best and expect the most meh-est
by HomerForTheRams on Jan 13, 2012 5:22 PM CST up reply actions
What?????
You mean I might see St. Louis Blitz more than once a game???? NICE!!! what a concept!!!
by fearsomefoursum on Jan 13, 2012 5:28 PM CST reply actions
Uh...
obviously you don’t watch the Rams. We blitzed all the time the last three years
by Brick Top on Jan 13, 2012 5:30 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
I do watch
If thats our blitz, good thing we getting new coaches cause I didn’t see it.
by fearsomefoursum on Jan 13, 2012 5:32 PM CST up reply actions
Chris Long get 13 on Blitz packages
I dare say NOT!
by fearsomefoursum on Jan 13, 2012 5:33 PM CST up reply actions
You weren't looking for it.
We blitzed, it was obvious we were. The problem with our defense was the secondary.
WE HAD A SECONDARY????
CRAP, WHERE THE HECK HAVE I BEEN! I thought they were all playing supporting roles on ER! or HOUSE or IR. just kidding……had to say it.
by fearsomefoursum on Jan 13, 2012 6:43 PM CST up reply actions
Dude look at the stats
we were one of the most blitz heavy teams the last 3 years. Sorry you can’t identity a simple biltz when watching football
lol exactly..
i dont get this notion that we weren’t an aggressive defense..
We were super aggressive we just couldnt stop the run for shit
Saints give up a lot of points.
Hard to tell if Thomas would be better, given his experience. But Thomas knows his stuff
and hasn’t been the DC giving up tons of points yet.
Williams is established, but the Saints D is suspect.
Either one would be an Upgrade!
However, Blitzing with some “New Talent” would be a welcome surprise for us.
We’ll need more talent on D before we become successful at Blitzing.
A little talent at OLB would be nice. Who was the last decent OLB we had? Pisa?
Two things about me will never change. I will always root for the Rams, and I will always root against the Niners.
I would definitely like the Williams signing
And I swear if this day gets any better………..
TST, you’re making front page miracles today
Fisher will turn this Defensive unit around, to be one of the best in the league.
Thank God, we have a Draft Guru now with some competence……..Go Rams!
First response from my 9er fan buddy:
“I don’t look forward to playing Fisher twice a year. He always seems to put together a stingy defense.”
Two things about me will never change. I will always root for the Rams, and I will always root against the Niners.
That would be a great hire for the Rams.
Congratulations on getting Fisher. I’m just glad he’s not coming back to the AFC.
"How can an idiot be a policeman? Answer me that!"
-Chief Inspector Dreyfus
Great hire
Love the im just not a fan of coaches having total control……. All RAMS ON NFL LIVE TORRY SJ39 AND KURT
Has Anyone heard anything about getting Bradford a QB coach?
Has Anyone heard anything about getting Bradford a QB coach?
I hope Fisher doesn’t lose sight of this, and let Bradford play a third season without one.
You mean a second? And I'm sure Fisher won't make that mistake. As I've said I'm not his biggest fan,
but he doesn’t seem like a complete idiot.
by HomerForTheRams on Jan 13, 2012 6:05 PM CST up reply actions
Steven Jackson is ALL OVER
the NFL Network right now, and I am LOVING every second of it. BEAST!
Been losing sleep over Rams football since 1999.
Steven Jackson is a beast, a legend, a HoFer and should be treated as such.
that would be sick
i cant wait to see how our D develops under the guidance of these 2
Rams Bulls and Mets allllllllll day also i do love white castle
Dare I say
Todd Haley?
Been losing sleep over Rams football since 1999.
Steven Jackson is a beast, a legend, a HoFer and should be treated as such.
by Joe Mazzi on Jan 13, 2012 6:34 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Oh shit.
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
Just a thought. I haven't a clue.
Been losing sleep over Rams football since 1999.
Steven Jackson is a beast, a legend, a HoFer and should be treated as such.
Same here.
Todd Haley would be funny though.
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
You can have Gregg Williams
When you pry him out of my cold, dead hands!!!!!!!
:)
Williams is a FA so it's not up to you guys LOL
apparently he wants to work with Fisher again. Last time he did, they went to a SB.
Do you think
His decision will hinge on how the Saints finish in the playoffs or, dare I say, Super Bowl? It would be a bold move to go from a SB-contending teamis to the Rams just for Fisher.
Been losing sleep over Rams football since 1999.
Steven Jackson is a beast, a legend, a HoFer and should be treated as such.
by Joe Mazzi on Jan 13, 2012 7:32 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
At this point, it seems he really, really wants to work with Fisher
but winning the SB could easily change his mind
Really? Has anyone seen his defense?! Just sayin!
- And here's the Rams' 2010 season in a series. Incomplete pass, 18-yard run, incomplete pass, 7-yard run, 5-yard pass, 3-yard run, sack, incomplete pass, punt. Shoot me. - 3K
I saw it in Super Bowl XLIV
When he helped hold Peyton Manning to 17 points.
Been losing sleep over Rams football since 1999.
Steven Jackson is a beast, a legend, a HoFer and should be treated as such.
by Joe Mazzi on Jan 13, 2012 7:28 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
I saw it this season hold one of the NFLs most anemic offenses to 31 points.
- And here's the Rams' 2010 season in a series. Incomplete pass, 18-yard run, incomplete pass, 7-yard run, 5-yard pass, 3-yard run, sack, incomplete pass, punt. Shoot me. - 3K
24
Our defense saved the game. Darian Stewart pick-6
Been losing sleep over Rams football since 1999.
Steven Jackson is a beast, a legend, a HoFer and should be treated as such.
by Joe Mazzi on Jan 13, 2012 8:46 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Oh right, my bad, let me Restate - I saw it this season hold one of the NFLs most anemic offenses to 24 points!
Actually I am just horsing around. I think he will actually turn out to be a good pick with the players the Rams already have on defense.
They are good at blitzing already. Getting the safeties back in the game of taking chances and picking off passes will make this defense feared! While I like Mikell and I think he is a more sound safety, I think this defense missed Atogwe’s ability to turn the ball back over to the offense.
- And here's the Rams' 2010 season in a series. Incomplete pass, 18-yard run, incomplete pass, 7-yard run, 5-yard pass, 3-yard run, sack, incomplete pass, punt. Shoot me. - 3K
I think the Saints weak defense is due to the fact that the team spends way more of its money on offensive players so he has to make due...and he does which makes him a good coach to choose.
- And here's the Rams' 2010 season in a series. Incomplete pass, 18-yard run, incomplete pass, 7-yard run, 5-yard pass, 3-yard run, sack, incomplete pass, punt. Shoot me. - 3K
OC
I’m more interested in who we get for OC. Who are the names out there?
by jmo53 on Jan 13, 2012 7:31 PM CST via Android app reply actions
Contract's up after this year.
Or maybe I misunderstood the question…
by x Nightwing x on Jan 13, 2012 9:03 PM CST up reply actions
Rather have Jax DC
Mel Tucker. But he just committed. Would have been a huge, huge upgrade over Williams.
It aint happening
SI or Peter (no nothing King) can say what they want
Williams turned down interviews with 3 teams last year for HC jobs
His reasoning was he loved the way the Saints play offense
He has nevered played with a QB like Brees and he wont go to a team unless they have a QB of his caliber
He is good friends with Fisher but he is also good friends with Sean Payton who gave up $250,000 of his own salary just so Williams would come to NOLA and he remembers that
Good luck on who ever you find just look else where
by mississippisaintsfan on Jan 14, 2012 11:35 AM CST reply actions
Good points...also, if it were me...even if I had the slightest itch to go somewhere else, I would wait until the season is over.
If the Saints go to or win the Superbowl, his stock goes way up.
- And here's the Rams' 2010 season in a series. Incomplete pass, 18-yard run, incomplete pass, 7-yard run, 5-yard pass, 3-yard run, sack, incomplete pass, punt. Shoot me. - 3K
It would appear, at this juncture,
that you’re incorrect.
Sorry about the playoff game, sincerely. Those are the losses that rip your heart out and light it on fire.
"Fac Fortia et Patere"
by FailureDrill on Jan 15, 2012 11:02 AM CST via Android app up reply actions
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