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The Rams stunned the football world on Monday afternoon by firing head coach Jeff Fisher. The move comes just a few months after handing him a two-year contract extension, which he signed just before the start of the 2016 season.
The 58-year-old has been the team's head coach since 2012. In that time, Fisher has compiled a 31-45-1 record with no playoff appearances. A Fisher-led team has not had a winning record since 2008, when he coached the Titans to a 13-3 record.
On Thursday, the Rams (4-9) travel to Seattle to face the Seahawks.
Fisher seems to have left the Rams no other choice. Amid reports of dissention between the front office and coaching staff, the team was throttled by the Atlanta Falcons at home on Sunday, 42-14. That followed a 14-10 loss to the Dolphins, a 49-21 loss to the Saints and a 26-10 loss to the Patriots where the team barely managed to cross midfield.
"Making a decision such as this -- especially during the season -- is one of the most difficult in sports," said Rams Owner Stanley Kroenke. "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.
"However, 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."
Around The NFL will have much more on the firing momentarily.
The Rams stunned the football world on Monday afternoon by firing head coach Jeff Fisher. The move comes just a few months after handing him a two-year contract extension, which he signed just before the start of the 2016 season.
The 58-year-old has been the team's head coach since 2012. In that time, Fisher has compiled a 31-45-1 record with no playoff appearances. A Fisher-led team has not had a winning record since 2008, when he coached the Titans to a 13-3 record.
On Thursday, the Rams (4-9) travel to Seattle to face the Seahawks.
Fisher seems to have left the Rams no other choice. Amid reports of dissention between the front office and coaching staff, the team was throttled by the Atlanta Falcons at home on Sunday, 42-14. That followed a 14-10 loss to the Dolphins, a 49-21 loss to the Saints and a 26-10 loss to the Patriots where the team barely managed to cross midfield.
"Making a decision such as this -- especially during the season -- is one of the most difficult in sports," said Rams Owner Stanley Kroenke. "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.
"However, 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."
Around The NFL will have much more on the firing momentarily.
