Forum Replies Created
-
Demoff said in last three games, he’d like to see progress from Goff, a bit more energy from the players, and compete well in the division.
— Myles Simmons (@MylesASimmons) December 12, 2016
Demoff on coaching search: “There is talent on this roster. This will be an attractive job.”
— Myles Simmons (@MylesASimmons) December 12, 2016
Demoff said in final few weeks he wants to see Jared Goff progress and better energy from team, who he said looked flat the last few games.
— Lindsey Thiry (@LindseyThiry) December 12, 2016
Kevin Demoff called the Rams position a very attractive job because of LA, new stadium and young core of talent on team.
— Lindsey Thiry (@LindseyThiry) December 12, 2016
They had to fire Fisher now, because what if he won against Seattle? This was the best time to fire him.
AgamemnonThey are showing Demoff doing the press conference on the NFL Channel, so there will be a video somewhere.
AgamemnonKevin Demoff says the worst thing they could do is put a timeframe on a coaching hire, that he wants to make sure it's the right hire.
— Lindsey Thiry (@LindseyThiry) December 12, 2016
Demoff would not guarantee that General Manager Les Snead will return, adding that it would not be a guarantee for anyone to return.
— Lindsey Thiry (@LindseyThiry) December 12, 2016
Kevin Demoff says firing Fisher wasn't a quick move to appease fans, but it was a look at five years of work
— Lindsey Thiry (@LindseyThiry) December 12, 2016
AgamemnonDemoff: Even before coaching search begins, team needs to, “Make sure the building is right.”
— Myles Simmons (@MylesASimmons) December 12, 2016
Demoff says Rams will not be limited in their coaching search — could be offense, defense, special teams. Not just opposite of last HC.
— Myles Simmons (@MylesASimmons) December 12, 2016
Demoff on GM Snead: “I think it would be mistake to say that anyone in the building will be back next year.”
— Myles Simmons (@MylesASimmons) December 12, 2016
AgamemnonIn answering a question regarding GM Snead, Demoff says starting today, there will be a complete review of the entire organization.
— Myles Simmons (@MylesASimmons) December 12, 2016
Demoff says Fassel was chosen, among other reasons, because it is least disruptive from gameplan standpoint and because he’s worked with all
— Myles Simmons (@MylesASimmons) December 12, 2016
They might never post a link for this. Twitter might have some stuff later, if they don’t post this as a video. Agamemnon“Collectively, we all felt this was the best chance to move forward, and finish the season with direction and hope.” — Demoff
— Myles Simmons (@MylesASimmons) December 12, 2016
Demoff: “This is an organizational failure. … We all have to take a look in the mirror.”
— Myles Simmons (@MylesASimmons) December 12, 2016
Demoff: “This is solely a performance-related issue.” Cites the last few games being lopsided as one of the deciding factors.
— Myles Simmons (@MylesASimmons) December 12, 2016
AgamemnonRams COO Kevin Demoff at the podium now to discuss the Rams’ coaching change.
— Myles Simmons (@MylesASimmons) December 12, 2016
They don’t have the link up yet.
It will probably be here: http://www.therams.com/videos/index.html AgamemnonI read that everybody and his cousin is lining up to coach the Rams. Maybe even Gruden? I don’t know that he is a favorite of mine, but why not? Anyways, it will be interesting to see how a new set of eyes looks at the Rams.
PS. I want a coach without a mustache.
AgamemnonThe guys on the radio, LA710, said somebody who works for the Rams, said that Snead loves Mannion, believes he could start, and he has an exception mind for the game. OK, I am keeping Snead.
Agamemnonhttp://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nfl/rams-fire-fisher-as-head-coach/ar-AAltUp2
Rams fire Fisher as head coachLOS ANGELES (AP) — Jeff Fisher’s tenure in Los Angeles didn’t last one full season.
The Rams fired their coach on Monday. Special teams coordinator John Fassel will serve as interim coach. The Rams are at Seattle on Thursday night.
VIDEO: FISHER FIRED
Fisher was the team’s coach since 2012, and compiled a 31-45-1 record with the Rams. He oversaw the move from St. Louis to Los Angeles this past offseason.
The lack of success on the field, capped by a 42-14 home rout at the hands of Atlanta on Sunday, spelled the end for Fisher.
Los Angeles is 4-9 this season and has scored a league-low 194 points.
“Making a decision such as this, especially during the season, is one of the most difficult in sports,” Rams owner Stan Kroenke said.
“I have great respect for Jeff as a coach, person, father and friend. He has worked tirelessly despite some challenging circumstances. He played an integral role in helping this team make history in returning the NFL to Los Angeles, and we always will be grateful for his commitment and dedication to our organization.”
Fisher, 58, went 147-126 as coach of the Houston Oilers/Tennessee Titans and helped that franchise in its relocation. He led the Titans to the 1999 AFC championship.
Long respected in league circles for his work on the NFL’s competition committee, Fisher never found success — or a franchise quarterback — with the Rams, who went 7-8-1, 7-9, 6-10 and 7-9 in his four full seasons.
They traded up for the first selection in this year’s draft and took Cal’s Jared Goff, but he rode the bench for much of the season behind journeyman Case Keenum as LA started the schedule 3-1. Fisher finally turned to Goff in Week 11 and the Rams dropped all four of his starts.
Kroenke said in his statement that “this is the right time to make a change as our performance has not lived up to my or our fans’ expectations. We all are focused on improving as an organization and building a team that makes Los Angeles proud. Our mission is to celebrate a Super Bowl title with our fans in Los Angeles. Today is the first step to bringing us closer to that goal.”
Oddly, Kroenke gave Fisher a contract extension before the season, though it was not made public until recently.
Now, that extension looks more like a bonus to Fisher for his role in aiding the organization’s move to California than being any part of a plan for the team’s future.
Fassel, 42, joined the Rams after spending the past three years as special teams coordinator in Oakland. He’s also worked for the Ravens.
He is the son of Jim Fassel, who coached the Giants to the 2000 NFC title.
Attendance has been something of an issue at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, which has a listed capacity of 93,607. Only in their home opener did they approach that number, and they drew 82,495 on Sunday.
That’s still a high number, but their performance against Atlanta isn’t likely to help sell more tickets for their remaining two home games.
AgamemnonSo do we want Snead to stay?
w
vAt first I did, but now I am in the I don’t care whether he stays or goes, but they have already done a lot of work on the next draft. We don’t have a first round pick. I guess I would still rather he stayed, but I am afraid he was in favor trading up, then I want him gone. OK, I guess I don’t care. 😉
AgamemnonAg, for future reference, some of those in that last post would go in a “reporters” thread. This is the team interviews thread.
Ok, everything seemed to lead to the next. I see what you mean. Go ahead and move them.
AgamemnonAfter steady improvement, Jared Goff took a step back in his fourth start. Breaking it down with @MikeDiGiovanna. https://t.co/TLbV1Om81z
— Lindsey Thiry (@LindseyThiry) December 12, 2016
I thought Goff played fine, Mike DiGiovanna.“The perfect homecoming has gone completely to hell,” @BillPlaschke says about the 4-9 Los Angeles Rams. https://t.co/deSng9r0o3
— Lindsey Thiry (@LindseyThiry) December 12, 2016
This guy goes on a rant, Bill Plaschke.The Rams, 4-9, are guaranteed a losing season. The best they can finish is 7-9. Breakdown with @LATimesklein. https://t.co/Qd9VUQYS6y
— Lindsey Thiry (@LindseyThiry) December 12, 2016
I think they are too critical of Goff.Todd Gurley didn’t have a lot of words, but managed to say a lot after the Rams loss to the Falcons. pic.twitter.com/djhCzLLxcj
— Lindsey Thiry (@LindseyThiry) December 12, 2016
AgamemnonVIDEO: The Rams "looked like a middle-school offense out there." — Todd Gurley @CVRamsClub @VCStarSports pic.twitter.com/gryb1VhmAl
— Joe Curley (@vcsjoecurley) December 12, 2016
VIDEO: RB Todd Gurley said the Rams looked like they're "just going through the motions." @CVRamsClub @VCStarSports pic.twitter.com/VNtf6yruAy
— Joe Curley (@vcsjoecurley) December 12, 2016
VIDEO: RB Todd Gurley points the finger in the locker room for Rams listless effort Sunday @CVRamsClub @LizHabib @VCStarSports @abc7ashley pic.twitter.com/KSMyTMxJdZ
— Joe Curley (@vcsjoecurley) December 12, 2016
Asked about the chemistry between him and his receivers, Goff perks up "Great, I'm comfortable with all of them." @CVRamsClub #LAvsATL
— Joe Curley (@vcsjoecurley) December 12, 2016
Will Hayes in the Rams locker room, "We keep finding a way to (f—) it up." Repeated it three times. @CVRamsClub #LAvsATL #honesty
— Joe Curley (@vcsjoecurley) December 12, 2016
VIDEO: Jared Goff says the Rams are searching for "the light at the end of the tunnel" @CVRamsClub @JaredGoff16 pic.twitter.com/DYbzJFtOBj
— Joe Curley (@vcsjoecurley) December 12, 2016
VIDEO: "Nobody said it was going to be easy." – Alex Ogletree @CVRamsClub pic.twitter.com/8KNXBgWCl2
— Joe Curley (@vcsjoecurley) December 12, 2016
Agamemnonlink: http://ramblinfan.com/2016/12/11/jeff-fisher-reacts-rams-loss-falcons/
Jeff Fisher Reacts to Rams’ Week 14 Loss, Wedges in Excuse
by Michael Moraitis2 hours agoFollow @michaelmoraitisLos Angeles Rams head coach Jeff Fisher shared his thoughts on the team’s embarrassing loss to the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday.
Week 14 was another pathetic showing for the Los Angeles Rams, but for head coach Jeff Fisher, it seemed like just another loss.
Fisher spoke to the media following the 42-14 shellacking at the hands of the Falcons, which included a 42-0 deficit at one point in the game.
While things have been spiraling out of control for months, if not years now, Fisher doesn’t subscribe to that notion:
Jeff Fisher said no, it doesn't feel like after three lopsided losses that things are spiraling out of control.
— Lindsey Thiry (@LindseyThiry) December 12, 2016
Delusion at its finest, folks.
This team is a runaway train that has gone straight off a cliff. To say things aren’t getting out of control when this team is embarrassed on a weekly basis is just absurd.
Don’t worry, though, Fisher understands why you’re upset:
Jeff Fisher said fans have every right to be disappointed today.
— Lindsey Thiry (@LindseyThiry) December 12, 2016
Sorry, Jeff. Clearly you don’t understand why fans are upset. Fans are upset because this team has already spiraled out of control and you have done nothing in four-plus years to fix it.
Jeff Fisher’s Veiled ExcuseOf course, the customary Fisher excuse was wedged into his response with his reference to the team’s long road trip, although it was a bit more veiled this time:
Jeff Fisher said it was extremely disappointing since coming off a long road trip and having a good week of practice.
— Lindsey Thiry (@LindseyThiry) December 12, 2016
It’s also good to know Fisher only had a “glimmer of hope” for Sunday’s game, which is much more than most Rams fans had:
Fisher said they had a "glimmer of hope" knowing the Falcons top two receivers were out today.
— Lindsey Thiry (@LindseyThiry) December 12, 2016
There are no words…
More from Ramblin’ FanRodger Saffold Explodes on Rams Fan Who Criticized Him on Twitter11m ago http://ramblinfan.com/2016/12/11/rodger-saffold-explodes-rams-fan/
Los Angeles Rams Play to Empty Stadium During Week 14 Loss: Video1 h ago http://ramblinfan.com/2016/12/11/los-angeles-rams-empty-stadium/
Todd Gurley Trashes Rams’ Offense, Questions Team’s Effort3h ago http://ramblinfan.com/2016/12/11/todd-gurley-trashes-rams-offense/
Rob Lowe Gives Up on Rams During Embarrassing Week 14 Loss4h ago http://ramblinfan.com/2016/12/11/rob-lowe-gives-up-rams/ AgamemnonBill Polian, NFL Front Office Insider: This is a tough call. Wentz has size, an excellent arm, a winning track record and outstanding intelligence. The problem is that he has not faced top competition. Goff, on the other hand, has played at the highest level, but Cal wasn’t great and didn’t win many games. He has excellent height and great bloodlines; his father, Jerry, was a pro baseball player. He also has exceptionally quick and active feet, a very fast release and good accuracy. He plays in a pure spread system, and as a result he is often under duress from rushers. He extends plays well and sees and scans the field exceptionally. In the end, the level-of-competition argument favors Goff, and the size argument favors Wentz. If you put a gun to my head and forced me to make a pick, it would be Wentz based on size alone. Then again, if you put the gun down I might change my mind. I think both players have what it takes to succeed in the NFL.
http://abcnews.go.com/Sports/jared-goff-carson-wentz-nfl-insiders-cast-votes/story?id=38648039
AgamemnonPolian is the only guy I found that had a positive hit rate on QBs in the first round. That is from the old Bradford vs Suh debates. But Polian is old now.
AgamemnonWithout Quinn the Mob Squad is the Meh Squad.
We have goff to Kendricks. That has to scare the birds. And Hekker. Eat that Birds. Hekker even scared NE.
AgamemnonLIVE on #Periscope: Jared Goff and the Rams return to the Coliseum today to take on the Falcons. Join @latimesklein… https://t.co/DuLS34S9Ey
— Lindsey Thiry (@LindseyThiry) December 11, 2016
https://www.periscope.tv/w/1jMJgZbNyzjGL
https://twitter.com/LATimesklein/Rams defense catches a break with Julio Jones and Mohamed Sanu out.
— Gary Klein (@LATimesklein) December 11, 2016
AgamemnonNFL projected salary cap for 2017 expected to be $163-165 million
8:16 AM CTAdam SchefterESPN Senior Writer
http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/18253609/nfl-projected-salary-cap-2017-expected-163-165-million
The NFL plans to inform teams this week about the projected salary cap for the 2017 season, which is expected to be somewhere between $163 million and $165 million, league sources told ESPN.
This season’s salary cap is $155.27 million, so the league is preparing for another $10 million jump in the cap, although the precise figures will not be known until shortly before the league year begins in March.
NFL owners are scheduled to meet this week in Dallas. At that meeting, the league’s management council presents the first 2017 salary-cap projections to teams before they are finalized next year.
The first figures presented typically come in lower than the actual cap, which helps keep teams’ expectations in line.
AgamemnonSnead, unlike Fisher, is owning his mistakes and laying out ideas and changes to limit them moving forward.
Man, regardless what happens to JF and LS, I don’t get much out of VB’s stuff like what I quote here. JF straightforwardly said “we have to do a better job on personnel.” Since he’s involved in personnel, he was tarring his own self with that brush too.
Snead didn’t say anything new.
But a coach prepping a team for a game should include a dose of optimism in what he says. I am not sure what VB doesn’t understand about that.
Bernie the 2nd.
.
Yeah, his stuff seems to come from the “I don’t like Fisher place.”. At this point it is more about Goff than about Fisher or Snead. imo I have been trying to find a video of the interview. I would think someone would have recorded something like that. So far no luck.
It seems the LATimes had a video, but it is no longer up.
AgamemnonI think Goff and all our QBs are able to improve on their own. Like Long and Laurenitis, I think they would be fine no matter who coaches them. Except Keenum who only comes up a bit short because of limited physical attributes. imo
Agamemnon
