Fisher Says Rams Offense Will Suit Sam Bradford

by Ryan Van Bibber on Jan 20, 2012 2:39 PM CST in 2012 NFL offseason

Jeff Fisher, the new head coach of the St. Louis Rams, has yet to hire his offensive coordinator. Despite that, he has already promised fans that whatever offense his team runs will suit third-year quarterback Sam Bradford.

Fisher told Mike Florio on the Dan Patrick Show Friday morning that he and the quarterback talked offensive philosophy in the days since Fisher was hired. Fisher laid out his own preferences for an offense, conservative, and said that he and Bradford were in agreement as to that approach. The coach also expressed his belief in Bradford's talent.

That should assuage the worries of some about Bradford playing in his third offense in three years. Fisher's offenses have always leaned toward the more conservative approach. Mike Heimerdinger convinced him to open things up a little, throwing down the field more and using more play action, but it was never anything out of the Josh McDaniels or Mike Martz approach. Ideally, Fisher's handling of the offense would be somewhere between Spagnuolo's tight-fisted approach and that of a more aggressive unit.

Listening to Fisher talk about Bradford, it's pretty clear that he not only believes in his quarterback but also understands his situation. Fisher needs Bradford to be successful, and isn't going to run an offense in a way that makes it more difficult for Bradford to succeed.

Both Brian Schottenheimer and Hue Jackson are currently the only candidates for the OC job. Fisher restated his desire to move more deliberately rather than speedy in his hiring. A report yesterday had Fisher expected to make a decision by the end of the weekend about his next OC.

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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 20, 2012 2:50 PM CST reply actions

I know you guys are busy Ryan but I was wondering....

If you or another writer could give us a rundown on the scouting departments status. Do we have a working department right now? Who is currently on the payroll as scouts? Have they been reteained from the last regime? I’m afraid I know nothing about whether or not we have an active army in the film room right now or if not who and when and everything you could find out, please. Thank you very much. DB in the Couv

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by dbcouver on Jan 20, 2012 2:54 PM CST reply actions

The Rams official site still lists the entire scouting department from Devaney Days, but that could be due to the fact it's a terrible site that is seldom updated

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by Douglas M on Jan 20, 2012 2:59 PM CST up reply actions

Can Derinda do something about this ?

"For Better or for Worse; 'Till Death Do Us Part"

GO RAMS !!!

by Le Ram on Jan 20, 2012 3:02 PM CST up reply actions

Right now, she IS the scouting department... I think she's the OC too? lol

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by Douglas M on Jan 20, 2012 3:06 PM CST up reply actions

And i thought Sam was there to see Fisher

by Rammon105 on Jan 20, 2012 4:25 PM CST up reply actions

Yeah that's pretty much my question I guess

Is that site current on the scouting information? Kind of my biggest wonder right now, you know, what they’re up to and their process throughout this and all off-seasons.

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by dbcouver on Jan 20, 2012 3:03 PM CST up reply actions

I'm pretty sure they will keep them.

At least until after the draft is over.

Does any website keep up with stuff like that? I’m just curious.

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by Tevin Broner on Jan 20, 2012 3:22 PM CST up reply actions

Rams Official Site

I totally agree it is a horrible site and is seldom updated!!

by bwramsfan on Jan 20, 2012 9:12 PM CST up reply actions

Bradford

I think that once Fisher trusts Bradford he will give him more leeway. Hopefully, Hue Jackson is the choice.
Rams website – I only use it to purchase items from the team store.

by Mister T on Jan 20, 2012 3:02 PM CST reply actions

I've been begging Ryan to ask the Rams if he and TST can take over the content portion of the site. He doesn't seem too excited about it though?

Just my opinion probably, but the Official Rams site is the worst among all NFL teams. They may just feel it’s not worth their time and money to have a great site, but they are missing a huge opportunity to hire a great guy like Ryan Van Bibber to turn it around.

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by Douglas M on Jan 20, 2012 3:10 PM CST up reply actions

Clayton

By giving up a home game for the next three years and playing a game in London, the Rams have fans scratching their heads.

Am I the only one who doesn’t view it negatively? Maybe because I’ve never actually been to a Rams home game, but I think it’s a great publicity move.

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 20, 2012 3:14 PM CST reply actions

I'm with you

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by Tevin Broner on Jan 20, 2012 3:19 PM CST up reply actions

I like the move too

Taking a home game to london gives the rams a chance to broden their horizon to a new fan base. Plus the extra income would help pay for fishers salary lol

by Valley Ram on Jan 20, 2012 3:29 PM CST up reply actions

I see the Rams playing a bunch of home games

Just not in Stl Louis I see moving trucks in the future.

by fearsomefoursum on Jan 20, 2012 5:04 PM CST up reply actions

IF our team is good

Cause I don’t want bad publicity for the rams.

Beating off the dog is never appropriate when we have company over...... I mean EVER!

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by sergey606 on Jan 20, 2012 3:54 PM CST via mobile up reply actions

I dont care either

I live in Cali

by Friendo4507 on Jan 20, 2012 4:47 PM CST via mobile up reply actions

Well he is saying all the right things...I'll give that to him.

But I agree with the first picture. Be aware of the Kool aid. It is just too tempting to get excited.

by crashoveride01 on Jan 20, 2012 3:42 PM CST reply actions

Maybe I am overly optimistic...

but despite all the question marks I have a good feeling about next year.

by RAMbunctious on Jan 20, 2012 3:53 PM CST reply actions

We're still undefeated in 2012

Fishers smash mouth teams always made me want a team that played like that. I feel pretty good.about a maybe a 8 & 8 team.this year. Good koolaid Ram.

by Mudsharktoo on Jan 20, 2012 4:12 PM CST reply actions

Comparison

Wembley seats 90k or 105k standing fans

The Dome capacity is 70k that is often filled with opposing fans.

I think home field advantage at Wembley would be huge as there are now 20k more fans attending to see the Rams play.

by 81 Witness on Jan 20, 2012 4:44 PM CST reply actions

not when the Rams are even remotely competitve.

You see the Dome when they played against the Eagles coming off a LOSING season?

Packed with blue and loud as fuck.

Then the Rams shit their pants and the crowd slowly turned back to normal througout the season.

by Bralidore on Jan 20, 2012 5:09 PM CST up reply actions

As for Bradford being successful

He needs to be in the shotgun formation 95% of the time. With St. Jax next to him as the enforcer. As Gruden often said, “don’t put any dings on my Cadillac” I say don’t put any dings on my Bradford. Hit hard last year. Hopefully he can overcome and get some confidence this year. No fullbacks! Run that O the Patriots run. Wide open. Pass on first. second and third. The league has gone to a two back rotation O. We need Lloyd, Vincent Jax and blackmon with Danny A. running cross routes, outs, post, fly patterns. But Fisher is known for run first, second and hopefully I got a 3rd and 2 so I can hand it off to Eddie George or Chis Johnson. Steven Jax only got 2 good years left. And if fisher gives him the rock 300+ times next year, make that one good year left. Pass, its now a passing league….Brees,,,,Stafford….Brady…..Rivers……Fitz….Ryan…..freeman….romo….Rodgers,,,big ben….hasslebeck….flacco…Cam Nuetron Bomb….Dalton….geez, a lot of these top completion guys made or almost made the playoffs…..THE THINGS THAT MAKE YOU GO…..HUMMMMMMMMMMM..the guy with NECK issues….ITS TIME TO FLY FISH!!!!!

by fearsomefoursum on Jan 20, 2012 5:18 PM CST reply actions