Rams, Jeff Fisher Press Conference: Watch It Live
by Ryan Van Bibber on Jan 17, 2012 12:17 PM CST
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PrintThe St. Louis Rams will introduce Jeff Fisher, their new head coach, at a 1:00 p.m. press conference on Tuesday at Rams Park. Fisher will be on hand, his first public appearance since news broke if his decision on Friday, Jan. 13. This officially marks the first day of a new era for the St. Louis Rams.
So far, fan reaction seems to be mostly in either of two camps: 1) excited or 2) cautious acceptance. I understand the later. The hiring of Steve Spagnuolo and Billy Devaney was supposed to represent a new chapter in the team's history, the first in a story that had them returning to greatness. And it was ... kind of.
The Rams really did progress between 2009-2011, though their record on the field obscures that. Football again became the focus of the franchise, rather than just the bottom line. The Jay Zygmunt era ended.
Draft results were mixed, but the Rams really did pick up some key building blocks in the process, including Chris Long and Sam Bradford, a quarterback that possesses the natural ability to be the franchise cornerstone his $78 million contract dictates.
Fisher's job is to put it all together, complete the story in a more focused, consistent manner and move the franchise forward, finally with the stability it's lacked for so long. Fisher's press conference can be seen live after the jump, video courtesy of the Rams PR staff.
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oo right we are ahead of u guys
will probably be on nfl network right?
by Ram_Redemption on Jan 17, 2012 12:24 PM CST reply actions
if we get hue,
our coaching staff might get more flags than the players… Harvey Dahl excluded.
by Rando on Jan 17, 2012 12:29 PM CST via mobile reply actions
This is also on NFL Network and 101 espn.com
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odds?
i say 70/30 the mullet is fully back by week 6
lol
looks like he is getting the shocker under his seat
On another note
if what all of you fellow TSTers have been saying about the possibility of Mudd coming over, I think our O-line might be good next year. We can move Smith inside to replace Bell, move Brown back to C, Saffold back at RT, & draft Matt Kalil at LT
Is there any possibility?
All I’ve read is baseless speculation and wishful thinking. Don’t get me wrong- that’d be outstanding. But has there even been any whispers of Mudd coming here?
"Fac Fortia et Patere"
by FailureDrill on Jan 17, 2012 1:15 PM CST via Android app up reply actions
Hmm
I don’t think I like that “we’ll see how it works out” answer in response to asking if he’d stick around another 20 years in St. Louis
he really really
looks like something is going horribly wrong in his guts.
frickinay
that’s what I wanted to hear Run the ball, protect the QB and play good defense. Oh……I guess they all say that.
Wolf. Wolfgang Wolf
Duh
this was more of a formality than anything. what do you want him to say? hes been coach for 1 day what answers could he possibly have?
"we are going to run the football and protect the QB"
sounds like OT and running back at the top of his draft board?
if he drafts richardson
i might kill him
by Ram_Redemption on Jan 17, 2012 1:25 PM CST up reply actions
yea im ok with one of the LT's and blackmon
but we knew that this was fiser football.. run the ball play d and score.. kinda like the ravens
by Ram_Redemption on Jan 17, 2012 1:28 PM CST up reply actions
I'd be ok with Kalil or Blackmon
But if we take Richardson, my faith’s already lost. It’ll be interesting who he gets for OC because Hue’s offense is kinda opposite of his, which would be a nice balance between the two.
Bradford + Blackmon = Secondaries Beware
i with u man. but even with that said
his statement says to me that he is shooting for a LT. blackmon would be a waste if we are gonna run the football 30 times a game anyway
by Ram_Redemption on Jan 17, 2012 1:34 PM CST up reply actions
Also true
Blackmon would also be a waste if we go to Hue’s offense, his offense is predicated on speed, DeSean Jackson anyone?
Bradford + Blackmon = Secondaries Beware
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by Ram_Redemption on Jan 17, 2012 1:40 PM CST up reply actions
He would be great on the other side of Lloyd
Defenses couldn’t stack the box then..
Bradford + Blackmon = Secondaries Beware
Demoff looks like a child.
His lack of stache’ makes him look like a pale, gray haired boy! #demoffstache2012
91 For life!
by Ramrocker on Jan 17, 2012 1:31 PM CST via mobile reply actions
In other news...
Cleveland says they want RGIII this is amazing news…Cleveland…let’s start with both of your 1’s and your 2 and start from there…4 picks in the first 4 rounds is orgasmic…
They could very well make a similar deal to pick Blackmon. I think he's going to be on their radar more than RGIII
… and they will need to move up to get him.
giving us either Kalil or RGIII?
I’ll take that, and work another trade auction between Miami and Washington.
Wolf. Wolfgang Wolf
Hmm
1. Kalil, USC
1b. Floyd, ND
2a. Ronell Lewis, OU
2b. Best DT
Bradford + Blackmon = Secondaries Beware
kalil will be gone
but Jonathan martin or Riley reiff will still be in play. dam this was a good fucking day when u consider
by Ram_Redemption on Jan 17, 2012 1:44 PM CST up reply actions
Ok Martin is fine with me
Who would be the better LT in your opinion?
Bradford + Blackmon = Secondaries Beware
if ur asking about overall its kalil... but
martin is a Lt who specializes in run blocking while still being a good pass blocker… sounds like he fits fishers run first philosophy to a tee. watch his name coming up to the draft.
by Ram_Redemption on Jan 17, 2012 1:47 PM CST up reply actions
This is why I'd be careful of trading down into the 4 slot
If we’re #4 and Kalils gone, do we take one of the other OT’s? I say, no. We do that and we better go BPA in a position of need. That disqualifies both OTs in my opinion. We’d be forced to take Blackmon. I would not want this scenario.
Wolf. Wolfgang Wolf
I actually think that this is a good idea
Picking Blackmon at the 2nd spot is iffy…but picking him at 4 is a good move…better value for the pick
by BushidoBrown83 on Jan 17, 2012 2:00 PM CST up reply actions
So you see the top 4 picks as:
If Rams and Browns trade:
Colts- Luck
Browns – RGIII
Min – Kalil
Rams – Blackmon
Hmm… Could happen?
They aren't gonna let Colt McCoy
Think of a young Vick with his head on straight that can throw the ball with accuracy…you tellin’ me Holmgren isn’t gonna jump at that?
by BushidoBrown83 on Jan 17, 2012 2:07 PM CST up reply actions
No problem, sir
It’s all just opinion anyway. I’ve been a Holmgren fan for awhile and his tendencies are for pro-style QBs. Everyone changes though so who knows?
Wolf. Wolfgang Wolf
AND if he does go after a QB
It’s not a dual threat, but a pro-style. Not that Griffin doesn’t fit that style but he’s not worth losing that much in trade value. Not with Foles available IMO.
Wolf. Wolfgang Wolf
From my Boss at work
“League sources” tell NFL.com’s Steve Wyche the Browns are hoping to land Baylor QB Robert Griffin III in April’s draft.
Wyche delivered the info in the middle of a mock draft, but it’s still notable as the first semi-confirmation of something that has been speculated for weeks. The Browns would likely have to acquire St. Louis’ No. 2 overall pick to ensure landing the 2011 Heisman Trophy winner, but with both the No. 4 and No. 22 selections, they are in excellent position to trade up. The Browns have made it clear Colt McCoy will face competition in 2012, and if it’s in the form of Griffin, it’s a competition he’d almost certainly lose
they wont have to move unless another team steps up and says they want him also
by Ram_Redemption on Jan 17, 2012 1:41 PM CST up reply actions
They gonna take the risk
of Minnesota taking him? You think they’re sold on Christian Ponder?
by BushidoBrown83 on Jan 17, 2012 1:41 PM CST up reply actions
from what ive heard they are.. but if washington pops up in the rumor mill... then we can sit on the pick and let them fight to the death
by Ram_Redemption on Jan 17, 2012 1:43 PM CST up reply actions
just like what i said with blackmon tho
kalil aint good enough to pass up on the picks that rg3 will sell.
by Ram_Redemption on Jan 17, 2012 1:45 PM CST up reply actions
Still like LaMicheal in around the 3rd or 4th round if we do make the trade..
Bradford + Blackmon = Secondaries Beware
James in the 3rd would be a STEAL...
he reminds me a lot of Darren Sproles…can he catch?
by BushidoBrown83 on Jan 17, 2012 1:49 PM CST up reply actions
Yes
I’ve seen a few games and he’s good at catching out the back field..
Bradford + Blackmon = Secondaries Beware
dnt be surprised if blackmon is still the fourth pick tho
just sounds like fisher is thinking olineman from his statement. god i hope vikings take claiborne and we end up trading down AND getting kalil
by Ram_Redemption on Jan 17, 2012 1:51 PM CST up reply actions
Blackmon would be great at 4
But that all depends on what OC we get, if we go to Hue as OC it would be a waste seeing as he relys on speed..
Bradford + Blackmon = Secondaries Beware
He'd be awesome
I just don’t think James will have a long career. Maybe 3-4 years and marked with injuries.
Wolf. Wolfgang Wolf
Yea, if we were considering a two back system, he'd be great..
Bradford + Blackmon = Secondaries Beware
i want lamichael no matter what
he tackles so many positions just like a LT would. he can be our kick and punt returner, as well as catch screens for us
by Ram_Redemption on Jan 17, 2012 1:49 PM CST up reply actions
Good to be in this position
being the hot thing two people are fighting for…
by BushidoBrown83 on Jan 17, 2012 1:44 PM CST up reply actions
Yes he will
Partly just because someone else wants him. Snyder is the Al Davis of the new millenia. Someone gets to take advantage of him, why not us? Only way I’d trade down is for 1 boat load of picks, Snyder may offer that.
Wolf. Wolfgang Wolf
Since that many want him
We say we’ll draft him and if you want him deal.
but if u take griffin it costs US
we need lineman and rceivers and other positions. say no one bites on sam or Rg3 once we draft them. then we wasted a pick
by Ram_Redemption on Jan 17, 2012 1:53 PM CST up reply actions
not to mention it makes us more desperate to unload one of them
by Ram_Redemption on Jan 17, 2012 1:53 PM CST up reply actions
You won't get the same price for 'em
Cuz teams know you need to unload one
by BushidoBrown83 on Jan 17, 2012 1:54 PM CST up reply actions
not a risk we need to take lol
they have to beat out each other. that’s enough. all we have to do is sit back and wait to see who sells their soul to the devil
by Ram_Redemption on Jan 17, 2012 1:48 PM CST up reply actions
Just started watching the press conference now.
I’m liking it pretty well so far.
Been losing sleep over Rams football since 1999.
Steven Jackson is a beast, a legend, a HoFer and should be treated as such.
Fisher's tie is so ugly yet so awesome in Rams colors :)
Been losing sleep over Rams football since 1999.
Steven Jackson is a beast, a legend, a HoFer and should be treated as such.
Is it possible
something good is gonna happen. 4 players in the first two rounds, Honestly I don’t care who they pick, it’s a win win situation.
Demoff needs a mustache to be sitting at that table. Even if it's a Crosby stache.
Been losing sleep over Rams football since 1999.
Steven Jackson is a beast, a legend, a HoFer and should be treated as such.
Damn looking at hog haven, some would give up more for Sam than they would for RG3..
Bradford + Blackmon = Secondaries Beware
These next few months are going to be nauseating.
Just trade the pick now and end the trade Bradford talk.
Been losing sleep over Rams football since 1999.
Steven Jackson is a beast, a legend, a HoFer and should be treated as such.
Yea, I don't think it'll happen but fun to think about all the possibilities..
Bradford + Blackmon = Secondaries Beware
Go to
www.stlouisrams.com its the first headline
Been losing sleep over Rams football since 1999.
Steven Jackson is a beast, a legend, a HoFer and should be treated as such.
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