This much we know, Jeff Fisher will return to the sidelines in the NFL next year as a head coach. Which team he will coach is still unknown, but more and more it looks as if it will either be the St. Louis Rams or the Miami Dolphins. Mike Silver at Yahoo and Adam Schefter at ESPN, and surely others, have all said so.
Fisher interviewed with the Dolphins earlier in the week. He is in the process of interviewing with Rams owner Stan Kroenke and others from the team in Denver, wrapping things up on Thursday.
That the interview is taking place in Denver is likely to provide ample fodder for talk radio, message boards and the other levels of Hell. It shouldn't. Kroenke owns, er, his son owns two professional sports teams in Denver and a host of facilities that complement those businesses. If Fisher is as concerned with the organization and structure of team, what better way to show him Kroenke's approach than by giving him a look at those organizations. It's also a chance for Kroenke to lavish Fisher on his home court, and remember, the Dolphins made it quite clear, even treating Fisher to a helicopter ride, that they won't be outspent for the head coach or on throwing resources at the team.
Another factor to consider is, as Bernie Miklasz pointed out, they can do it outside the watchful eye of the local media. Of course, this being St. Louis, that means Fisher would not have to answer any questions about the Cardinals or comparisons to Tony LaRussa.
Other suitors could always jump into the mix, and Indianapolis and Chicago have been mentioned as possibilities, with one report even suggesting that Fisher considers coaching the Bears a dream job. All this talk about upping the stakes could also help lure those teams into the fray, firing their head coaches and giving chase for Fisher.
Some think a decision could come by Friday. Stay tuned, and be sure to follow us on Twitter @TurfShowTimes.
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If
you’re a GM in the waiting (DeCosta) what a better way to make a name for yourself than revive a DOA franchise. You could actually catapult your name into the conversations of being one of the best GMs in the game today especially not having to worry about addressing teh toughest position to address (QB). The same thing could go for Fisher to come in and take a 2 win team to the playoffs could make you look like a coaching genius. There is always potential to fall flat on your face but by all accounts Stan is willing to do what it takes to produce a winning product. As it has been documented by many Miami has more talent than here so that would futher the case to make you a genius if you turned the Rams around.
RWRAMS28 - January 5, 2012
If I was Fisher
I would go to Miami. Great weather, great city and you will probably get paid more to work with a more complete team
Brick Top - January 5, 2012
What about LA Brickt Top?
Really you really want to pull the rally squirrel out of the hat? I wonder at times do people even read what the hell they write? Lord knows, a spell check on the Post dispatch columnists would be welcomed.
Da Rookie - January 5, 2012
Fisher stl bank on it
Ramzman18 - January 5, 2012
If
We got De Costa, how about making it a duo with Brian Billick. Do they not have history? I don’t know if it’s good history or not, but makes sense if it’s good. Sounds like a working combo to me and I’ve always been impressed with the Ravens D. In fact I prefer not to play them.
Mudsharktoo - January 5, 2012
If the Bears ever fire Lovie Smith to get Fisher...
then we need to get Lovie back in St. Louis ASAP as HC. I’m not too worried about Chicago entering the mix because of that.
Da Rams! - January 5, 2012
You want Smith back?
The guy who left us with no LBs in the early 2000s? No thanks.
81 Witness - January 5, 2012
Pass
RWRAMS28 - January 5, 2012
Meh...
I like Fisher and respect the hell out of his career, but I’m not feeling a particularly strong fit. Does that count? I know it would be a ‘win’ for the Rams, but I’m hesitant. Billick sounds pretty good, to be honest. I’m pretty surprised to hear myself say that, too. Hell, even Coughlin would be ok.
With all my recent hopes dashed (Suh in ‘10, don’t hire Josh McD, keep Spags one more year), I’m sure that Stan is prepping the announcement for tomorrow morning. I wholeheartedly wish him well, and hope I am wrong.
Beelzebubba - January 5, 2012
PS
Sorry if I threadjacked the GM discussion this AM, but seriously: Beware the ’stache-pocalypse.
Beelzebubba - January 5, 2012
Really ??
And you are?? Hey I started a sentence with AND. 3K ball in your court. Am I correct?
Da Rookie - January 5, 2012
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