The St. Louis Rams will introduce Jeff Fisher, their new head coach, at a 1:00 p.m. press conference on Tuesday at Rams Park. Fisher will be on hand, his first public appearance since news broke if his decision on Friday, Jan. 13. This officially marks the first day of a new era for the St. Louis Rams.
So far, fan reaction seems to be mostly in either of two camps: 1) excited or 2) cautious acceptance. I understand the later. The hiring of Steve Spagnuolo and Billy Devaney was supposed to represent a new chapter in the team's history, the first in a story that had them returning to greatness. And it was ... kind of.
The Rams really did progress between 2009-2011, though their record on the field obscures that. Football again became the focus of the franchise, rather than just the bottom line. The Jay Zygmunt era ended.
Draft results were mixed, but the Rams really did pick up some key building blocks in the process, including Chris Long and Sam Bradford, a quarterback that possesses the natural ability to be the franchise cornerstone his $78 million contract dictates.
Fisher's job is to put it all together, complete the story in a more focused, consistent manner and move the franchise forward, finally with the stability it's lacked for so long. Fisher's press conference can be seen live after the jump, video courtesy of the Rams PR staff.
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Woot Im watching by myself here
Just like home
Rickrock - January 17, 2012
holy shit it started?!??
Ram_Redemption - January 17, 2012
oo right we are ahead of u guys
will probably be on nfl network right?
Ram_Redemption - January 17, 2012
if we get hue,
our coaching staff might get more flags than the players… Harvey Dahl excluded.
Rando - January 17, 2012 via mobile
This is also on NFL Network and 101 espn.com
T.Ram - January 17, 2012
I just saw Derinda
she was passing out programs, or agendas or something.
dbcouver - January 17, 2012
there she is again
dbcouver - January 17, 2012
It's funny watching her go back and forth and all the guys in the front rows heads just keep following her
dbcouver - January 17, 2012
It Speaks!
OakCityRam - January 17, 2012
The Stache!!
EddieP - January 17, 2012
Jeff grew out his mustache? And whats up with the hair?!?! NO GOATEE????
RamSarge - January 17, 2012
Where's the Shades?
OakCityRam - January 17, 2012
The nullet looks great though
Business in the front, part in the back
EddieP - January 17, 2012
*mullet
EddieP - January 17, 2012
odds?
i say 70/30 the mullet is fully back by week 6
edlew1 - January 17, 2012
haha
Stan looks constipated
RG31 - January 17, 2012
is it just me or does Fisher look like the only man at that table lool
Rickrock - January 17, 2012
someone please
tell kevin to close his mouth!!!
edlew1 - January 17, 2012
Haha looks like he has to go, bad xD
RG31 - January 17, 2012
lol
looks like he is getting the shocker under his seat
edlew1 - January 17, 2012
And Derindas no where to be found
veddy veddy intedesting
dbcouver - January 17, 2012
lol
edlew1 - January 17, 2012
wtf
dbcouver - January 17, 2012
DeMoffs farting
and hoping no one notices
dbcouver - January 17, 2012
On another note
if what all of you fellow TSTers have been saying about the possibility of Mudd coming over, I think our O-line might be good next year. We can move Smith inside to replace Bell, move Brown back to C, Saffold back at RT, & draft Matt Kalil at LT
EddieP - January 17, 2012
Is there any possibility?
All I’ve read is baseless speculation and wishful thinking. Don’t get me wrong- that’d be outstanding. But has there even been any whispers of Mudd coming here?
FailureDrill - January 17, 2012 via Android app
So. Thats how a billionaire looks like and acts
Lmo. Awkward owner we got
Rickrock - January 17, 2012
Hmm
I don’t think I like that “we’ll see how it works out” answer in response to asking if he’d stick around another 20 years in St. Louis
RamFan284 - January 17, 2012
he really really
looks like something is going horribly wrong in his guts.
edlew1 - January 17, 2012
Who is that under the table?
OakCityRam - January 17, 2012
Derinda
career move
dbcouver - January 17, 2012
LOL!
OakCityRam - January 17, 2012
who is Derinda...
Rickrock - January 17, 2012
Where's Dougie when we need him?
dbcouver - January 17, 2012
She's my wife
and an employee of the Rams, you didn’t know?
dbcouver - January 17, 2012
You're not a regular if you have to ask that.
OakCityRam - January 17, 2012
You don't know who Derinda is?
Go here and here
Douglas M - January 17, 2012
frickinay
that’s what I wanted to hear Run the ball, protect the QB and play good defense. Oh……I guess they all say that.
dbcouver - January 17, 2012
I'm still not convinced Derina actually exists... need pics
RamSarge - January 17, 2012
Wedding ring under pom pom, we went to Jared
dbcouver - January 17, 2012
HA! New Front Office Fiction tomorrow
Douglas M - January 17, 2012
Is her middle initial "B" for bimbo?
OakCityRam - January 17, 2012
It's "Mae" name inspired by Mae West
Douglas M - January 17, 2012
watch your mouth buddy
that’s my wife,lol.
dbcouver - January 17, 2012
Stan looks a little creepy
clwxz5 - January 17, 2012
You get that way
when you are buried in greenbacks all day and night.
OakCityRam - January 17, 2012
That's alotta squirrel
dbcouver - January 17, 2012
Wow
I learned nothing, is this a political rally?
OakCityRam - January 17, 2012
Duh
this was more of a formality than anything. what do you want him to say? hes been coach for 1 day what answers could he possibly have?
onlyK - January 17, 2012
I want him to say,
“No more Sorry Ass Rams!”
OakCityRam - January 17, 2012
"we are going to run the football and protect the QB"
sounds like OT and running back at the top of his draft board?
Ram_Redemption - January 17, 2012
unfortunatly, yes..
RG31 - January 17, 2012
if he drafts richardson
i might kill him
Ram_Redemption - January 17, 2012
Oh I'm right behind you
RG31 - January 17, 2012
yea im ok with one of the LT's and blackmon
but we knew that this was fiser football.. run the ball play d and score.. kinda like the ravens
Ram_Redemption - January 17, 2012
I'd be ok with Kalil or Blackmon
But if we take Richardson, my faith’s already lost. It’ll be interesting who he gets for OC because Hue’s offense is kinda opposite of his, which would be a nice balance between the two.
RG31 - January 17, 2012
i with u man. but even with that said
his statement says to me that he is shooting for a LT. blackmon would be a waste if we are gonna run the football 30 times a game anyway
Ram_Redemption - January 17, 2012
Also true
Blackmon would also be a waste if we go to Hue’s offense, his offense is predicated on speed, DeSean Jackson anyone?
RG31 - January 17, 2012
one word
yesssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss.
Ram_Redemption - January 17, 2012
He would be great on the other side of Lloyd
Defenses couldn’t stack the box then..
RG31 - January 17, 2012
Homeboy!
Go Poly!
LARams1968 - January 17, 2012
They got the talkin part done.
RenoRammin - January 17, 2012 via mobile
Demoff looks like a child.
His lack of stache’ makes him look like a pale, gray haired boy! #demoffstache2012
Ramrocker - January 17, 2012 via mobile
Demoff does need a stache to complete the power triumvirate
BushidoBrown83 - January 17, 2012
In other news...
Cleveland says they want RGIII this is amazing news…Cleveland…let’s start with both of your 1’s and your 2 and start from there…4 picks in the first 4 rounds is orgasmic…
BushidoBrown83 - January 17, 2012
First 2 rounds...my bad...
BushidoBrown83 - January 17, 2012
They said that officially? link?
Douglas M - January 17, 2012
here's one
http://rotoworld.com/player/nfl/7406/robert-griffin-iii/1
dbcouver - January 17, 2012
They could very well make a similar deal to pick Blackmon. I think he's going to be on their radar more than RGIII
… and they will need to move up to get him.
Douglas M - January 17, 2012
giving us either Kalil or RGIII?
I’ll take that, and work another trade auction between Miami and Washington.
dbcouver - January 17, 2012
This/\ You could very well have hit on what could happen here
Douglas M - January 17, 2012
I know it's not much
personally I think it’s smokescreen, but whatever
dbcouver - January 17, 2012
Hmm
1. Kalil, USC
1b. Floyd, ND
2a. Ronell Lewis, OU
2b. Best DT
RG31 - January 17, 2012
kalil will be gone
but Jonathan martin or Riley reiff will still be in play. dam this was a good fucking day when u consider
Ram_Redemption - January 17, 2012
Ok Martin is fine with me
Who would be the better LT in your opinion?
RG31 - January 17, 2012
if ur asking about overall its kalil... but
martin is a Lt who specializes in run blocking while still being a good pass blocker… sounds like he fits fishers run first philosophy to a tee. watch his name coming up to the draft.
Ram_Redemption - January 17, 2012
This is why I'd be careful of trading down into the 4 slot
If we’re #4 and Kalils gone, do we take one of the other OT’s? I say, no. We do that and we better go BPA in a position of need. That disqualifies both OTs in my opinion. We’d be forced to take Blackmon. I would not want this scenario.
dbcouver - January 17, 2012
I actually think that this is a good idea
Picking Blackmon at the 2nd spot is iffy…but picking him at 4 is a good move…better value for the pick
BushidoBrown83 - January 17, 2012
So you see the top 4 picks as:
If Rams and Browns trade:
Colts- Luck
Browns – RGIII
Min – Kalil
Rams – Blackmon
Hmm… Could happen?
Douglas M - January 17, 2012
Best case scenario in my opinion
BushidoBrown83 - January 17, 2012
The only thing that makes me doubt it is Holmgren. He just doesn't make QB moves, and usually stays with a QB he has for whatever reason
Douglas M - January 17, 2012
They aren't gonna let Colt McCoy
Think of a young Vick with his head on straight that can throw the ball with accuracy…you tellin’ me Holmgren isn’t gonna jump at that?
BushidoBrown83 - January 17, 2012
no he's not
dbcouver - January 17, 2012
Respectfully disagree
BushidoBrown83 - January 17, 2012
No problem, sir
It’s all just opinion anyway. I’ve been a Holmgren fan for awhile and his tendencies are for pro-style QBs. Everyone changes though so who knows?
dbcouver - January 17, 2012
It has more to do with Holmgren's history than it does with RGIII
Douglas M - January 17, 2012
AND if he does go after a QB
It’s not a dual threat, but a pro-style. Not that Griffin doesn’t fit that style but he’s not worth losing that much in trade value. Not with Foles available IMO.
dbcouver - January 17, 2012
Sounds like a good scenario to me...
RG31 - January 17, 2012
From my Boss at work
“League sources” tell NFL.com’s Steve Wyche the Browns are hoping to land Baylor QB Robert Griffin III in April’s draft.
Wyche delivered the info in the middle of a mock draft, but it’s still notable as the first semi-confirmation of something that has been speculated for weeks. The Browns would likely have to acquire St. Louis’ No. 2 overall pick to ensure landing the 2011 Heisman Trophy winner, but with both the No. 4 and No. 22 selections, they are in excellent position to trade up. The Browns have made it clear Colt McCoy will face competition in 2012, and if it’s in the form of Griffin, it’s a competition he’d almost certainly lose
BushidoBrown83 - January 17, 2012
they wont have to move unless another team steps up and says they want him also
Ram_Redemption - January 17, 2012
They gonna take the risk
of Minnesota taking him? You think they’re sold on Christian Ponder?
BushidoBrown83 - January 17, 2012
from what ive heard they are.. but if washington pops up in the rumor mill... then we can sit on the pick and let them fight to the death
Ram_Redemption - January 17, 2012
Unless Fisher is sold on Kalil...
RG31 - January 17, 2012
just like what i said with blackmon tho
kalil aint good enough to pass up on the picks that rg3 will sell.
Ram_Redemption - January 17, 2012
True, I think Martin isn't that far behind Kalil..
RG31 - January 17, 2012
this
and better for fisher IMO
Ram_Redemption - January 17, 2012
Still like LaMicheal in around the 3rd or 4th round if we do make the trade..
RG31 - January 17, 2012
James in the 3rd would be a STEAL...
he reminds me a lot of Darren Sproles…can he catch?
BushidoBrown83 - January 17, 2012
Yes
I’ve seen a few games and he’s good at catching out the back field..
RG31 - January 17, 2012
dnt be surprised if blackmon is still the fourth pick tho
just sounds like fisher is thinking olineman from his statement. god i hope vikings take claiborne and we end up trading down AND getting kalil
Ram_Redemption - January 17, 2012
Blackmon would be great at 4
But that all depends on what OC we get, if we go to Hue as OC it would be a waste seeing as he relys on speed..
RG31 - January 17, 2012
He'd be awesome
I just don’t think James will have a long career. Maybe 3-4 years and marked with injuries.
dbcouver - January 17, 2012
Yea, if we were considering a two back system, he'd be great..
RG31 - January 17, 2012
i want lamichael no matter what
he tackles so many positions just like a LT would. he can be our kick and punt returner, as well as catch screens for us
Ram_Redemption - January 17, 2012
Good to be in this position
being the hot thing two people are fighting for…
BushidoBrown83 - January 17, 2012
ur right cause we can take someone for everything they are worth (hopefully cleveland)
Ram_Redemption - January 17, 2012
You can bet that Dan Synder is going to make a move to get RGIII
Douglas M - January 17, 2012
Yes he will
Partly just because someone else wants him. Snyder is the Al Davis of the new millenia. Someone gets to take advantage of him, why not us? Only way I’d trade down is for 1 boat load of picks, Snyder may offer that.
dbcouver - January 17, 2012
Picks and players? Do they have anyone on their OL we'd want? WRs? Helu?
Douglas M - January 17, 2012
Since that many want him
We say we’ll draft him and if you want him deal.
Mudsharktoo - January 17, 2012
They may call our bluff though...
BushidoBrown83 - January 17, 2012
Not at this level. Bluffing is for Poker. The price would probably go up if we drafted RGIII and made teams have to deal with us
Douglas M - January 17, 2012
or they all turn away and wait for barkely while we have to Qb's on our roster lol
Ram_Redemption - January 17, 2012
Cam changed the QB paradigm. I think that's why Barkley went back to USC. He would have been the 3rd or 4th QB choosen
Douglas M - January 17, 2012
There will always be a market for a good QB
always
dbcouver - January 17, 2012
Then you put up Sam and say pick one
It’s gonna cost you either way.
OakCityRam - January 17, 2012
but if u take griffin it costs US
we need lineman and rceivers and other positions. say no one bites on sam or Rg3 once we draft them. then we wasted a pick
Ram_Redemption - January 17, 2012
not to mention it makes us more desperate to unload one of them
Ram_Redemption - January 17, 2012
You really think
no one would want either of them? Come on man!
OakCityRam - January 17, 2012
You won't get the same price for 'em
Cuz teams know you need to unload one
BushidoBrown83 - January 17, 2012
You got 4 teams that deperately need a QB
Someone is going to get suckered into a bidding war.
OakCityRam - January 17, 2012
Exactly! You force a move if teams try to box you in
Douglas M - January 17, 2012
not a risk we need to take lol
they have to beat out each other. that’s enough. all we have to do is sit back and wait to see who sells their soul to the devil
Ram_Redemption - January 17, 2012
No they'll jump
Mudsharktoo - January 17, 2012
Lot's of talk at Hoggs Haven
about trading up for RG3 or Sam.
OakCityRam - January 17, 2012
Just started watching the press conference now.
I’m liking it pretty well so far.
Joe Mazzi - January 17, 2012
Fisher's tie is so ugly yet so awesome in Rams colors :)
Joe Mazzi - January 17, 2012
Is it possible
something good is gonna happen. 4 players in the first two rounds, Honestly I don’t care who they pick, it’s a win win situation.
Mudsharktoo - January 17, 2012
Is it just me that thinks Stan looks a bit like a mad scientist and Demoff looks like his "Igor" assistant?
Douglas M - January 17, 2012
Demoff needs a mustache to be sitting at that table. Even if it's a Crosby stache.
Joe Mazzi - January 17, 2012
Damn looking at hog haven, some would give up more for Sam than they would for RG3..
RG31 - January 17, 2012
These next few months are going to be nauseating.
Just trade the pick now and end the trade Bradford talk.
Joe Mazzi - January 17, 2012
Yea, I don't think it'll happen but fun to think about all the possibilities..
RG31 - January 17, 2012
Yeah, teams around the NFL think he is the bomb.
OakCityRam - January 17, 2012
Anyone know where I can see the press conference now?
I missed it
Carneros - January 17, 2012
Go to
www.stlouisrams.com its the first headline
Joe Mazzi - January 17, 2012
Thanks though
Carneros - January 17, 2012
Nevermind
Carneros - January 17, 2012
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