The Miami Dolphins interviewed Jeff Fisher yesterday for their head coaching vacancy. According to Mike Silver at Yahoo Sports, the Dolphins are now the favorites to land Fisher, the biggest name in the coaching market at the moment. Silver's report also says that the Rams are interviewing Fisher on Wednesday and Thursday, but the team has not confirmed that report.
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And why exactly are the Dolphins the leading candidates for Fisher? Dolphins owner Stephen Ross rolled out the red carpet for Fisher, an interview befitting the one percent of the one percent. It wasn't so much the private helicopter ride they gave Fisher as it was a symbol of the team's willingness to do what it takes to field a winner. Something the less ostentatious Bud Adams
Silver's report also pushed back against the idea that Fisher prefers a team with an entrenched starting quarterback.
Fisher, who spent much of 2011 season watching NFL game tapes, was highly impressed by the talent on the Dolphins' roster among other things. And while the Dolphins still have an unsettled quarterback situation, this is not a deal-breaker for Fisher. Contrary to some reports, he is not 100-percent sold on the Rams' Sam Bradford as a franchise quarterback, either.
The biggest takeaway from this report isn't that Fisher prefers the Dolphins; that information is still firmly rooted in the rumor mill. This report appears more than anything to be about negotiations, specifically creating leverage for Fisher on the market. And here's the biggest tell:
The biggest potential obstacle to a deal between the two parties may be Kroenke (or, if he were so motivated, [Jerry] Jones) blowing him away with an even more compelling pitch.
The key takeaway: any team that wants Fisher is going to have to pony up. That's not really a surprise. Jim Harbaugh got a $5 million per year deal from the 49ers with no prior NFL head coaching experience.
Keep that in mind when you read the many, many reports about the Rams' head coaching search.
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I knew it!!
It was the helicopter ride!! Shit!
dbcouver - January 4, 2012
Typical Rams
Cant pony up the money for the big fish and are gonna settle for a minnow
King Sam Rules! - January 4, 2012 via mobile
Fisher may have experience
but I’m not sold on him being a “big fish”. Let the Phins pay him and potentially gain 5 years of mediocrity. I’m actually liking the Dolphin’s guy that was mentioned earlier or even Jay Gruden. Hell, anyone is an upgrade at this point.
VTramsFan - January 4, 2012
you are not sold on fisher
but will take anyone?
hbwb - January 4, 2012
Just saying, Fisher would be an improvement, but I think we could do better
VTramsFan - January 4, 2012
maybe if we got lucky
at this point i am fed up with trying the luck card. he is the most proven coach on the market at present. not many coaches would have done as well working with adams all those years.
hbwb - January 5, 2012
Careful.
Rams Nation was screaming “Anyone is an improvement!” after the Linehan debacle.
FailureDrill - January 4, 2012 via Android app
Point noted...
this team has been dumped on by 2 failed regimes in a row, with the second WORSE.. never thought I would say that
VTramsFan - January 4, 2012
It really is depressing to just read that.
FailureDrill - January 4, 2012 via Android app
All these reports go back and forth
So I won’t believe any of them until Fisher is named coach somewhere
ChrisL951 - January 4, 2012
This.
Rumors, whispers, assumptions and speculation. They’re all a bitch.
FailureDrill - January 4, 2012 via Android app
This
because I heard today on 101 espy Bernie had John Clayton on and Clayton said he thought we were the favorites to get JF so who knows until he signs with a team.
bobhugehands - January 4, 2012
Sorry espn.
bobhugehands - January 4, 2012
yeah, i hope for your sake the espy's werent involved, those are awful
King Sam Rules! - January 4, 2012
Easily my favorite SBN commenter handle to say out loud.
Just rolls off the tongue.
FailureDrill - January 4, 2012 via Android app
And this is why I don't buy these reports
ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Jeff Fisher: “It’ll be between the #Dolphins & #Rams. … I think ppl around the league believe Rams have an edge.”
ChrisL951 - January 4, 2012
I was just starting the like the idea of Fisher
I hope he is just playing games to get more money.
Did anyone see that video of school of soft knocks or whatever it was called?
Peter Vevers - January 4, 2012
This is what Fisher is gonna do to the Rams:
Imagine the Rams are the guy and Fisher is the girl, check it out….
papapegasus - January 4, 2012
link
http://www.theblaze.com/stories/from-aww-to-awkward-ucla-jumbotron-marriage-proposal-turned-down/
papapegasus - January 4, 2012
Bitch
King Sam Rules! - January 4, 2012 via mobile
+1
papapegasus - January 4, 2012
Your line at the bottom is oddly situational here
King Sam Rules! - January 4, 2012
It's just as well...
She wasn’t exactly a smokin hot babe. I mean the chick wears a friggin grey suit jacket to a basketball game? I would imagine being on the UCLA campus, there’d be plenty of pretty young things around willing to ease a dude’s pain!
CFB_fan - January 4, 2012
Could have atleast said yea on camera, damn cold blooded..
RG31 - January 4, 2012 via mobile
If we are trying to beat the helicopter,here is what i am willing to offer:
King Sam Rules! - January 4, 2012
I will be so pissed if the Rams don't so much as interview the guy.
Forget the chopper. Buy him a limo!
Joe Mazzi - January 4, 2012
Buy him a strip club full of porn stars
His moustache gives me feeling that’s what he holding out for
King Sam Rules! - January 4, 2012 via mobile
Was Daddy Demoff
on that helicopter ride? He can’t let this happen! Get a damn dragon, scoop Fish up at his crib, and fly him to St. Lou
DCRamFan - January 4, 2012
Lighten up Francis. (Movie: Stripes)
Fisher left and didn’t sign a contract. Knuff said. He wants us as much as we want him. Pick your GM or go to a state that has 3 teams that can NOT fill a wash basket for attendance.
Da Rookie - January 4, 2012
Let me tell you why Fisher will sign with us
I’m lookin at the pic of Ross above, and one thing is clearly missing………a thick, beautiful mustache. When Fish and Kroenke get in the same room, they’ll be picking appetizer fallout from each others staches and talkin about getting this franchise out of the gutter
DCRamFan - January 4, 2012
Come'n get it!
DCRamFan - January 4, 2012
It's a good thing I put that pic of Kate on here so people can wipe that image you just created out of their minds
King Sam Rules! - January 4, 2012 via mobile
Fisher Swisher who cares
Need 2 get Kevin Green back,at least as a cord.
RAMIFICATION - January 4, 2012
I'm more interested in who will be OC and DC
VTramsFan - January 4, 2012
somebody didn't get fired at OC
DCRamFan - January 4, 2012
what do you mean
VTramsFan - January 4, 2012
I guess my point there
was that he seems to have slid past the ‘housecleaning,’ and whether or not there’s speculation of him taking a job elsewhere (HC, or otherwise), he’s still a part of the organization. That leads me to believe that if he’s not to look elsewhere, he’s our OC next year. Maybe for continuity purposes. Not sure…
DCRamFan - January 4, 2012
I assume you're speaking about McD
I’m sure the new HC will make the decision on that… no guarantee he will be here
VTramsFan - January 4, 2012
I guess you could be right
that’s by you’re an editor, and I’m…………homeless
DCRamFan - January 4, 2012
lol because I'm an editor means nothing
I’m a pee-on just like everyone else
VTramsFan - January 4, 2012
at least this cardboard box
has wi-fi
DCRamFan - January 4, 2012
That's always a plus
And hopefully you live in a southern climate
VTramsFan - January 4, 2012
Northern VA
it’s 31 degrees right now. But that’s ok……wind chill has it at about 19
DCRamFan - January 4, 2012
ouch.. well here in FL it got down to 29
VTramsFan - January 4, 2012
Thanks to KSR
these pics of Kate Upton cause a little ‘friction’ to keep me warm
DCRamFan - January 4, 2012
watch the cardboard... all it takes is a spark
VTramsFan - January 4, 2012
homeowners insurance!
DCRamFan - January 4, 2012
Glad to hear you're in "Good Hands"
What do you read for a magazine.. “Betr Crates and Cartons?”
VTramsFan - January 4, 2012
Good Housekeeping
DCRamFan - January 4, 2012
I will say this
if Jeff Fisher were here, Thad Lewis would still be on the roster. He likes mobile QB’s
VTramsFan - January 4, 2012
Young-Fisher Reunion? xD
RG31 - January 4, 2012 via mobile
lol
VTramsFan - January 4, 2012
That being said,
would it make sense for Jeff to get us to trade Sam and take RGIII in the 1st?
Please no!!!!!!!!!!!!
papapegasus - January 4, 2012
LMFAO
papapegasus - January 4, 2012
don't laught.. he prefers qb's of the mobile variety
That said, would he do it? Doubt it due to the financials
VTramsFan - January 4, 2012
but he's stated he's not confident Sam is a franchise QB so who knows
VTramsFan - January 4, 2012
My campaign back on? lol
RG31 - January 4, 2012 via mobile
He likes mobile QB’s?
Fisher Likes QB’s With Heart And A Will To Win. Young Had Neither.
Ben Bojorquez - January 4, 2012
I will give you that!
VTramsFan - January 4, 2012
Oh that's nervous laughter my friend!
papapegasus - January 4, 2012
Scenario:
Fisher hired, trades Sam to Miami for their pick, drafts RG3 and we get Blackmon
VTramsFan - January 4, 2012
+2nd and 5th pick
VTramsFan - January 4, 2012
So my campaign is back on!!!
Bradford to Miami!
RG31 - January 4, 2012 via mobile
fisher would absolutely not trade bradford
even if he wanted to stan would not allow it. but jeff is not that kind of guy. he had a mobile qb but that does not mean that is what he craves. he preferred kerry over vince and collins was a sitting duck. he wants a qb with a level head and sam is all that.
hbwb - January 5, 2012
Would suck for me though because I have a Toy Poodle named Bradford
and they live to be up to 20 years old
VTramsFan - January 4, 2012
Is robert or griffin that big of a change?
RG31 - January 4, 2012 via mobile
actually Griffins
are lions with wings. So yea, pretty big difference
DCRamFan - January 4, 2012
actually Gryphons
are lions with wings.
Jim Everett - January 4, 2012
so is there a difference
between a Griffin and a Toy poodle then?
DCRamFan - January 4, 2012
lmao!
VTramsFan - January 4, 2012
lol too late now! he's 1.5 years old
VTramsFan - January 4, 2012
Disclaimer: Not lobbying for it
I like Sam, i think with weapons and protection he could be pro bowl caliber and HOF material!
VTramsFan - January 4, 2012
but with Fisher and new blood... who knows!
VTramsFan - January 4, 2012
Me neither and honestly I want him to stay a ram
It’s nice to see someone (besides me and KSR) still think Sam has massive potential, I just like messin with people about Bradford to Miami (my pipe dream)
RG31 - January 4, 2012 via mobile
I do not
dispute the potential. I just want to see him take charge and act as if losing pisses him off. The ho hum look he posses coming off the field after being beat down or throwing an int drives me crazy. As I said before Clemens showed more emotion in his short stint. I know I am going to hear Sam isnt that type of guy but I can’t think of many pro bowl / HOF that didn’t have a little piss and vinegar. If you don’t show you care (by actions) at some point the team will begin to no believe in you.
RWRAMS28 - January 4, 2012
agreed 100%
VTramsFan - January 4, 2012
Seconded.
Joe Mazzi - January 4, 2012
Evan Silva
Joe Mazzi - January 4, 2012
there ya go
Frankly I think Fisher is overrated
VTramsFan - January 4, 2012
Money doesn't buy happiness...
Joe Mazzi - January 4, 2012
I say with an avatar feauturing 1,000's of dollars
Joe Mazzi - January 4, 2012
Price
wise for what he is potentially going to get agreed. I do like his being fiesty but I would not overpay for him. If we were stocked full of talent to make a true run at a SB then maybe. As things stand right now don’t pony up.
RWRAMS28 - January 4, 2012
Anyone else having trouble with twitter?
VTramsFan - January 4, 2012
Yeah, 3k keeps blowing it up
Joe Mazzi - January 4, 2012
More from Silva
Joe Mazzi - January 4, 2012
Referring to what someone said earlier...
What is the situation at DC right now? Did Ken Flajole ever get fired? What are the chances he stays on board and if he does, what defense would he be running?
ramswo85 - January 4, 2012
Flajole is gone. I never really considered him an actual DC.
I don’t think he ever called a play. Spagnuolo made 100% of the shots on defense.
Joe Mazzi - January 4, 2012
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