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Jeff Fisher: Undecided, Leaning Miami, Decision By Thursday Morning

The final word on Jeff Fisher is exactly what it was this morning: he remains undecided between the Miami Dolphins and the St. Louis Rams. On a day filled with breathless speculation about which team Fisher will pick, Don Banks at SI.com sums it up.

And we ask what happens if Fisher say no to the Rams.

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Fisher sees great opportunities with both organizations, though Banks echoes the talk that Fisher leans toward the Dolphins. The quarterback situation makes no difference. Fisher reportedly sees potential in the Dolphins' Matt Moore as well as the chance to get another QB there.

Banks says that Fisher went to both teams earlier this week with specific concerns, and the possibility of moving to Los Angeles was one of the issues impacting his thinking with regards to joining the Rams. Banks notes that it is unknown whether or not potential relocation could be the deciding factor.

Fisher is expected to make a decision by Thursday morning and possibly Wednesday night. Sources with both teams are saying that they have no idea on Fisher's decision.

Either way, the Rams, and the Dolphins, have to start considering their next steps. St. Louis interviewed Cardinals DC Ray Horton last week. They have Saints running game coach Aaron Kromer, Panthers OC Ron Chudzinski and Denver DC Dennis Allen on the docket for interviews as well.

All of those guys are well respected for what they've done, but none of them have been head coaches in the NFL. Why does it matter? Because Fisher's approach to running a team, which matters more than his actual record, is well known. The team that hires Fisher knows exactly what they're getting. They know how he'll go about setting up a team, working with players and maximizing the value of all 53 guys on the roster. He's the kind of head coach that provides a wayward franchise like the Rams with a solid foundation, the kind of foundation that would likely be in place for another decade. That's the kind of stability the Rams so desperately need.

If Fisher does decline, will that change the Rams plans? Will they shift their focus to a more established GM candidate, making that person more responsible for the football side of things? They'd have to if they brought in a rookie head coach, since too much power seems to be the kiss of death, even for seemingly smart, team-focused guys like Steve Spagnuolo.

Could they open up the wallet and try to convince one of the other prime head coaching candidates to jump into the fold? Jon Gruden and Bill Cowher seem committed to the broadcasting life. Marty Schottenheimer? He's said to be close to a deal with Tampa Bay. There aren't many other head coaching candidates out there with long resumes.

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I didn't read the thread on Kromer

but can someone tell me why we’d want a position coach whose team doesn’t use that position

one of them is an ex WR?
What's Dungy up to these days? Is he still commentating for NBC?
Staying away from the Rams I hope
Dennis Green?

“They are who we thought they were!!!!”

I would LOVE to see Denny Green do a Rams press conference...

He’d actually scare the reporters into asking him some tough questions, just so that he could go off on one…

DITKA!
DITKA & GREEN! AND CHUCK IN MORA TOO!!!
A COACHING STAFF FOR THE AGES!
Can you imagine the kind of Free Agents we would pick up?

SMASH-MOUTH FOOTBALL AT ITS BEST!!!

Can you imagine the RB we would get for our entire dreft class?
Could you imagine the press conferences?
They'd be the greatest thing ever seen - a thing of pure beauty
"FOR GOD'S SAKE, STOP PISSING AROUND AND ASK ME SOME PROPER GOD-DAMN QUESTIONS! NONE OF THIS "DO YOU CLAP DURING A GAME" SHIT!

Press conference

We need a head coach that can properly meltdown in a press conference after a loss and on the sidelines. It didn’t work out too well for Hue Jackson, however.

If we got M.Ditka you would all change team in a month, Mike is too old school for yall,you cant take what he brings lol
Not me, I love his style of football

but if ha has any say in the draft then I’m outta here.

We need someone experienced. Ever since we've gone down the "Rookie HC" road, we've struggled to be a successful franchise
You suggest?
That's why I asked about Dungy. Didn't know what he was up to, as I'm not from the US...
I'm not sure if this guy even wants to coach anymore

but would Singletary be a good DC candidate?

DC? Possibly.

At first though, I thought you were suggesting him as a HC.

Not so much. haha

he wasn’t what I’d like to refer to as ‘good at all’ in that role

Hilarious post from the chaps at the Phinsider

I just confirmed from my source that there is no news yet….
And my source is my dad. Who is a Fedex driver, in Durham, NC, and a Packers fan.

"Dad, have you heard anything about Jeff Fisher."
"Who?"
"Jeff Fisher, the guy the Dolphins are looking to hire for the HC spot."
"What? No. I’m working right now, asshole."
"Right. Thanks dad. Let me know what you hear."

And that was it. Just wanted to make sure you guys were in the loop on the latest scoop. I’ll let you know if anything changes….

I think I like your dad
Is there an application I can fill out? If not HC then for GM position
Why not do both? Is not like we have anyone official to call on for the positions at the mo.
You will have to wait until I make my decision, next tuesday or wednesday
Alright and then by Thursday or Saturday in the next couple of months I'll decide if I want to apply for a job.

I wanna write a letter to Kroenke and my resume to see what he would do. Wonder if I’ll get a reply from him or anyone at Rams Park

Make him promise he won't move the team to Barrow
pfft that'll never work

Barrow already has a high school 2A football and basketball team…it’s their turf

It's their tundra
Do you, or do you not

like 30 days of night?

and I do mean the movie
never watched it but saw commercials

barrow seems like a cold shit hole by winter and a mosquito shit hole by summer

Think of how much he would save on the new stadium.
How about Hue Jackson?
Well, give the guy credit

he wants to do it all……….he would have the chance to with the Rams, who have no coaches

how about Sherman
No just no, but HELL NO!!
so what if he doesn't sign here

it’s not like he ever won a super bowel

whats a super bowel?
The intestinal fortitude required to win a Super Bowl
When you eat too much chili
the thing that the Rams wins ever season

hahaha this guys is a fucking hoot

I got yur super bowel
in the picture

I couldn’t find the QB, it doesn’t help that he looks like a TE

I don't know about a QB but #33 looks like spaz in disguise
he definitely looks

like the man in charge, also, did anyone notice the picture is segregated?

I saw it quite the opposite

There are definitely some amateurs mixed in with those pros

you mean..

there’s a couple pros mixed in with all them amateurs?

none that would get me caught in any sting operation
wannabe pass catchers on the left and wannabe blockers on the right
then where does

lloyd and dahl go?

Dahl is actually in that pic

He’s standing in the end distracting the wannabe blockers so that they don’t know what play is being called.

haha, i know,

too bad we can’t clone dahl and fill our whole line. maybe chris long can pull double duties? haha I would like a dahl kalil combo, I want blackmon though, either way I guess.

If only this vampire would wake up....

….I bet he’s a drooler

I dont get it? If he is leaning towards the Dolphins then just sign with the freakin Dolphins!!!

Stop jerking us around! Just pick a team and move on, at this point I really could care less what he decides to do as long as he just does it so we can move on with him or without him. Jeez Jeff just make up your mind, its not that difficult. If you want to coach the Phins then just say so.

He's going to waiver until he gets the best deal he can get.
I hate to see him in a fourth and inches situation at midfield

Let’s see………….Punt?………..Naw, wait a minute………Run?…….

If I kick the ball, you won't relocate it will you?
I dont understand the relocation talk with him?

He went to USC so he would be going back home to where he played college ball. Plus its not like if they relocate (which they wont) he would have a different team after the move. You have the same players and should be the same management all your doing is changing cities. Heck if he goes to the Dolphins I guarantee, that if (BIG if) the Rams do move he would have already moved to another city besides south Florida and will be coaching that team. I dont see him staying with the Dolphins more than 4-5 years. If they have success he will leave for a better job and if they suck he will be fired. Its not like Miami will be winning multiple super bowls year to year any time soon. Not saying we would be either but I think we have a MUCH better core of young players in place than they do, plus we have the number 2 pick, hehe. If the Dolphins want the number 2 pick and Fisher goes there it is going to cost them dearly.

My post was a joke based on the speculation that he is using the possibilty of the Ram's relocating

as a point of consideration in his decision making process. I don’t know it its a real area of concern, for him, or not.
If location is a big concern then Nashville is a heck of a lot closer to STl than miami. He could drive that occasionally.

I think if he threw relocation out there, it was to get the offer up.
agreed, I think that was the only reason it was brought up, to bring his offer higher
I cant wait when he has to trade away all of his draft for our 2nd pick

Dumbass if he chooses Dolphins

im as much as a rams fan as anyone

but if he believes RG3 Is gonna be great, then his best choice would be miami. they have a solid roster compared to us, and at this point, I don’t even want fisher anymore. he was a mediocre choice without the immature indecisiveness, now his stock is lower imo

Found this little number

Fisher hates cripples

No wonder he hates the Rams
Google had this article listed 5 minutes ago

I can’t tell if it’s even serious…..it references that ‘ESPN Radio’ is reporting it

http://www.faniq.com/blog/Miami-Dolphins-to-hire-Jeff-Fisher-Blog-43700

let me know if you think it’s bullshit

It can't be real - ESPN only do articles and stories on the mighty Tebow...
Well, the announcement later today hasn't happened yet
just wondering.....again, it was listed on google 5 minutes ago
but it was obviously written earlier today
you're right, my bad

I see where it says 6 hours ago up top. false alarm, homies! He’s still coming to St. Lou!

It might be the same report that was up earlier, which turned out to be a whole load of crap
It does say update at the top tho...

Update: Fisher may not have officially accepted the Dolphins’ job yet, as it is being reported that he is “torn” between the Dolphins and the Rams.

Wait!

So Jeff Fisher hasn’t made up his mind yet??

Breaking report:

Fisher still undecided. More breaking coverage of his indecisiveness to follow!

maybe

Announcement next week.

Announcement sometime before April.

Most likely.

Imagine how many delay of game penalties this man will get...
No wonder they lost the god-damn Superbowl against us - he probably told McNair he wasn't sure if he wanted to go for the run or a pass
What if we win the toss
It'll be the only thing we'll win all season?
it might be the whole season if he can't decide. kick or receive.
Toast or cereal?
Looks like Raheem Morris

just signed with the Skins as DB coach

What is the reason the bucs tanked so bad?

He was doing great up until that point.

that's a good damn question...

I don’t know much about their D, other than that Ronde is approaching 70 years of age…….There offense has some nice weapons. Blount was a stud, when not injured. Again, don’t follow them much, but didn’t see/hear many highlights from/about the QB. If I had to guess, he had a terrible season…

Ok, so I was wrong...

2011 OVERALL NFL RANKINGS
PASSING YDS
228.1
16th

RUSHING YDS
91.1
30th

OPP PASSING YDS
238.4
21st

OPP RUSHING YDS
156.1
32nd

I was surprised when there were rumblings during the second half of the season about Morris possibly being fired, the morning after a loss...

He looked like he was setting the team up to go on to bigger and better things this season – sounds like someone else I know, can’t remember that guy’s name though…hmm…

They started out good. 4-2

Then started losing and towards the end they were pretty well getting blown out.
Like Joolz I hear how great turn around they had under Raheem then they are on a tremendous losing streak and Raheem is rumored to be gone.

I think the Rams should go try to see if they can talk to Tom Cable from the Seahawks.

He was building a decent team down there in Oakland I thought. Its just Al Davis was fucking it up with quarterbacks like Jason Campbell and Russell. Even still, he was fired two years early.

He could really help fix the Rams sorry ass offensive line and make them better tacklers.

This is wayyy off topic but what would you guys think of drafting Russell Wilson in the 6th or 7th round as a backup qb?

if he is still available, which I think he will be. He hasnt gotten any hype so far. I think he will end up being a solid pro qb. I think we need a good backup behind Bradford in case of injury or just to push Bradford a bit more. I really like Wilson dont know why he hasnt gotten much hype? I think he is a better prospect than Ryan Tannehill, could end up being a late round gem.

i thought i heard in the rose bowl he was playing in MLB or UFL or CFL, i forget
he turned down the Rockies for Spring Training saying he was going to pursue a NFL career.
Could be career suicide

I don’t know how good of a baseball player he is, but how often do sub-six-foot QBs even get drafted?

Doug Flutie had success. Wilson is a much better prospect than Flutie imo

I

He was great in the CFL

Completed a pass once in college. That great hail mary (flutie) one.

Drafted by the Rams in the 11 th rd..

Flutie wasn’t given a chance because of his size. Only after a very sucessful stint in canada did he even get a chance in the NFL. If size is the issue, Wilson will have to be real special in canada.

Just saw this update about Fisher...

@JayGlazer

Those Close to Fisher said he’s legitimately torn and going back and forth.He’s swung from Rams back towards Fins then back again & now back.

do you have a bullet?
thats about how I feel regarding this situation by now.

its really getting old. He NEEDS to make up his mind and just move on.

in my count that means he is leaning towards stl!!!

lmao, just kidding. Hope he has a decision by tom.

If he

don’t choose soon I got something he can swing on lmao

Dont know what has changed since the weekend???

Glazer noted in a subsequent tweet that the Dolphins thought they were “out of it” over the weekend and the Rams thought they had Fisher in the bag.

Its the Rams or Dolphins, I imagine from a workload perspective on what you have to accomplish its like deciding whether you want to bend over or get on your knees.
either way, you`re F`d
I seriously don't give a shit now

Just want to know so we can move on with our offseason.

You know, FUCK FISHER

let him go to the shitty dolphins and win 8 to 10 games a year with a shitty QB and NEVER win the big one, just like he’s done for the last 15 years.

i just hope we get a coach in this motherfucker..

next week so our team can get their hands on some kind of play book or at the very least a philosophy to build from.

this is seriously detrimental to Mardy Gilyards success
I had such high hopes for that little cat
lmao horrible truth
Quit knocking out my fucking Penguins!!!!!!!

Every time I look over another Pen is lying face down on the ice! We’re fucked enough!

momentum got that guy

simply going down to block that shot

Malkin and half of Neal are all we have left

You get this shutout and I’m convinced that we’re missing the playoffs

these two teams arent very good right now

….and they’re the best team I root for. Awesome!

Losing 1-0 @ the Washington Capitals

Lowest point of the season thus far…

You live in Pittsburgh?
Pretty much.

I’d get to Heinz Field on half a tank of gas

I've only been there once

and I actually went to a Pens game. I was more excited that some mall in the area was from the movie Dawn of the Dead, though

Haha well at least there's some appeal there
Has everyone forgotten??

I read all this stuff about no head coaches out there, has everyone forgotten there is a head coach doing defensive coordinating out there that this team let go and brought in Spags.. Jim Haslet has been a succesful head coach and was even making heads turn here when Devaney hired Spagnolo, defense is his forte and he even had a plan to get this team on track when he was sent packing. I think this is the way to go and should really be explored.

Our defense sucked all three years that he was here.

And now he runs a 3-4, a system which the Rams have no business jumping into at this time.

Thats what shanahan wants

He rans a 4-3 here and while our defense was bad,it still beat the cowboys and put the Pats on there heels on there turf. Look who was running the show then, not him and we paid a steep price for Linehan….

I like Haslett

He graduated from my college and was a stud linebacker. I wouldn’t have minded if the Rams held onto him after that year. Obviously the players backed him. I just don’t see him as a viable option now.

This is like waiting for a TD.
Koenke open up your wallet!!!

He’s paying his soccer coach 7mil/per, soccer??? G. Carl at the Nuggets $5mil/per. If u want Fischer, u better buck up,son!!!

If it's only about money for Fisher then let him go to the Fins

I want a coach that is more concerned about making this team good then worrying about how big his pay check is

A new coordinator?????

We either should have kept the enemy we knew or get someone with a RESUME, there is no way to just drop this to another coordinator again….

Quick Poll: Assuming Fisher is a no-go, who is your top choice?

Mine’s Chud.

I don't know much more than what I read on here from you guys

but I’d have to agree with you. I’m concerned that he’s getting credit for a pretty amazing young QB, but again I don’t know his whole body of work. I think, at a minimum, he’d make our offense exciting. The other candidates haven’t thrilled me at all….

For me it's either Chud or Ray

Cam is amazing but Chud is using him right and playing to his strengths.

What he said.

He looks like a 'Chud'

and I’m not sure that’s a good thing

I found that funny.
I dont watch their games a whole lot

but from what I’ve seen on SportsCenter, I’ll give 100% of those rushing TD’s to his athleticism

Was he their OC before Cam?
He's been San Diego's TE coach for 4 years.

That’s where he followed Rivera from. He was also Cleveland’s OC for 4 years.

Hey guys I got a question

What are the round lime green stickers on the back of QBs helmets? Usually they’re the only ones that have them, even in madden

I can't wait to find out wat the uniforms will look like..
Show's who has the built in helmet headset, I believe.

MLB’s usually have them too.

If announcers have explained it to me right it means they have a headset in their helmets so they can talk to the OC.
there the ones with the microphones in them serg

so the OC can call out the plays to the qb. from the booth

Nice, thanks for the answers guys!
Then again you could always have just googled it.
nah RAM...

serg has got some knowledge right here in these threads my friend! lol

Wikipedia on Chud

He was previously the tight ends coach of the San Diego Chargers (twice) and the offensive coordinator of the Cleveland Browns from 2007-2008.2 He had served as the tight ends coach and interim offensive coordinator of the Browns in 2004. In 2007, the Browns ranked eighth overall on offense and finished 2nd in the AFC North with a record of 10-6. However, after the 2008 season Chudzinski was replaced by Brian Daboll as offensive coordinator, following the firing of Browns head coach Romeo Crennel and the hiring of new head coach Eric Mangini. From 1996-2003, Chudzinski coached at his alma mater, the University of Miami. He served as the tight ends coach from 1996-2000. From 2001-2003, he served as both the tight ends coach and offensive coordinator. In 2001, the Hurricanes won the national championship. During his tenure at the University of Miami he coached three All-American tight ends: Bubba Franks, Jeremy Shockey, and Kellen Winslow II. He has coached both Winslow and Shockey in the NFL as well. With the San Diego Chargers, Chudzinski coached All-Pro tight end Antonio Gates.

And he got Derek Anderson to the Pro Bowl
Truly a miracle worker.
Not like played there

just loaned him the money to make it to Hawaii

Flew him first class.

That’s a lot of money to waste.

Not like the Browns ever really spend their money well.
excuse you?

Brady Quinn!

Brady Quinn likes refer to himself as Tom Brady.

It’s fun to pretend.

I wonder who his mushroom guy is?
At lesast they don't have weekly money burnings like dan snyder.
Tell that to the Browns

that had him under contract

So are truly to believe that Fisher will end this charade in the next 15 hours?

Or will my anger and resentment of all that is LaCanfora/Schefter/Lombardi continue to grow another day?

I think he will make his decision by tomorrow.

I don’t think he can drag this out much longer.

I hope so.

You know all this Fish talk is preventing us from talking about what really matters. I just searched all the comments in this post and it’s only been mentioned ONCE!

What?

a crappy hockey game?

TIM TEBOW!
Why does he matter?
Because he's Tim Tebow.
I care why?
Because Tim Tebow is football.

Tim Tebow is sports. Tim Tebow is Amurrica. Tim Tebow IS.

I don't care....
See ya in hell
If there is a hell I was going to it a long time ago.
You should.

Because Tebow cares about you.

Tebow doesn't even know who I am.
He knows I am god but he has never seen be because I pay child support.

I’m too busy creating planets and shit.

Fisher needs to consult the Tebow about where to go

so we can get over this

Or he can just make a decision.
because thats working so well
I'm having a hard time figuring out

why not a ungrateful soul around here has offered the suggestion that Tebow be hired as our new head coach. Playing for the Broncs and coaching our team is surely within his abilities. Like chewing gum and walking at the same time- it’s that easy for him.

because we're not worthy
So who y'all rooting for on Saturday?

Tebow or McDaniels? Or a meteor?

Againts the pats and mcD
I'm rooting for everyone at ESP to have a collective brain embolism.

Except Berman. I hope he has two.

ESPN*

My auto correct needs to have one too.

What is ESP?

And why hate on Berman?

Because he thinks the 49ers are going to win the Super Bowl
Oh well that makes sense.
I've been hating on his tired antics for years.

If I wasn’t going to bed, I’d type up a good 2000-word fanpost on why I think he’s an arrogant, loudmouthed, annoying sound making, moronic tub of stupid.

Jesus...
It's a good, hearty, deep hate.
WHOOP!!!!
He could.... go.... all.... the.... way.... AND DOES!

No one circles the wagon like the buffalo bills.

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