St. Louis Rams front office updates

by Tevin Broner on Jan 5, 2012 10:27 PM CST

Today has been a really slow day.

As usual, the Rams aren't transparent and the only interview it seems the Rams have done so far is the one with Jeff Fisher.

The Rams have new GM prospects one of them is the Arizona Cardinals Director of Player Personnel Steve Keim, the Rams have asked for permission to speak with him, but it hasn't been reported if they have been granted with permission yet.

They have been given permission to interview Director of Player Personnel Ryan Grigson from the Eagles. Right now, with all the general manager interviews the Rams have scheduled, it seems that if the Rams don't get Fisher, they probably will have a GM first.

Speaking of Fisher, it seems that he will be a head coach, sometime early next week.

I'm told Jeff Fisher believes he'll have made a choice by early next week. I'm also told there's a surprise team entering the mix. Mike Freeman CBS Sports

Who is the surprise team? Who knows, if it's my guess it's the Dallas Cowboys, but that's just my guess.

Also, that's not the only news about Jeff Fisher today. Jim Thomas had this to report.

If Rams do end up hiring Jeff Fisher as head coach, league sources say he probably would not retain Josh McDaniels as offensive coordinator

After last season, you can't blame Fisher if he wants to bring in another offensive coordinator. If Josh Mcdaniel's is fired where could he end up? Just like the head coach he was under last season, he could end up on an old team he coached, the New England Patriots.

Why would he end up back on the Patriots? Bill O'Brien, the Patriots offensive coordinator is heading to Penn State to become their new head coach. Unless Bill Belichick has groomed another offensive coordinator it would seem like Josh and Bill would be together again.

Update

Turns out that the Rams are interviewing more general managers, in addition to the ones I named, and the ones that were named yesterday.

Arizona's Steve Keim, Philadelphia' Ryan Grigson, Miami's Brian Gaine, NY Jets' Joey Clinkscales, and Indianapolis' Tom Telesco. - Jim Thomas

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seems like a game time decision

WE SUCK. THAT IS ALL.

by RAMSALLTHEWAY on Jan 5, 2012 10:33 PM CST via mobile reply actions

Is Fisher the only high-profile candidate being interviewed for head coaching jobs? I don’t read anything about Cowher, Gruden, Billick or anyone else interviewing. If Dallas is courting Fisher and Miami is offering to open the bank for him, it is tough to imagine him choosing the Rams. I fear we are going to end up with another neophyte head coach next year.

by Barflies on Jan 5, 2012 10:51 PM CST reply actions

The first two said they wouldn't coach.

Billick said he would coach the Rams, Rams are said not to have any interest in him.

Is that great man formally known as Tevin T. Broner, also I'm on twitter Follow @T_Bron

by Tevin Broner on Jan 5, 2012 10:54 PM CST up reply actions

Where did that come out?

Link me please T.

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by Da Rookie on Jan 6, 2012 12:41 AM CST up reply actions

I heard it too.

The difference between Fisher and the others is that Fisher said all along he’s taking one year hiatus and wants to coach again for sure.
None of the others were that sure unless it was just the right situation.

Wolf. Wolfgang Wolf

by dbcouver on Jan 6, 2012 10:14 AM CST via mobile up reply actions

I want to look this up.

Please give me a link. Thanks in Advance.

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by Da Rookie on Jan 6, 2012 6:05 PM CST up reply actions

It was on TV and I can't remember even which network

Sorry no link, just know I heard it for what that’s worth. probably not much

Wolf. Wolfgang Wolf

by dbcouver on Jan 7, 2012 5:44 PM CST up reply actions

Why no to Billick?

I love Billick. He is a way better coach than Fisher

Follow @brandonbirkhead

by Brick Top on Jan 6, 2012 12:58 AM CST up reply actions

I totally agree!!

I wish Billick would come here

SJax is still a beast! Best RB in the league!

by MyACLisBrittle on Jan 6, 2012 12:05 PM CST up reply actions

People a reading too much into things. No one knows who will be hired. Might as well just sit back and watch the madness.

Frankly my dear, I don't give a damn.

by Skunkburner on Jan 5, 2012 11:40 PM CST via mobile reply actions

SkunkBurner LOL

I love your handle.! I agree with your thought though. This is turning into March Madness in the NCAA.

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by Da Rookie on Jan 6, 2012 12:39 AM CST up reply actions

Reverse Rooney Rule

Or Redneck Rule. Fisher has to let one Redneck interview him before he can make a decision. Jerry Jones face may be plastique but that’s one red neck.

Wolf. Wolfgang Wolf

by dbcouver on Jan 6, 2012 10:10 AM CST via mobile reply actions