Fassel and Demoff Press Conference
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Fassel knows he’s the interim coach — and only the interim coach
Posted by Zac Jackson on December 12, 2016
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Rams interim coach John Fassel met with reporters as part of a whirlwind Monday, and Fassel was asked if he believed he has a shot at the full-time coaching job.
“No,” he replied.
At least he’s honest.
The Rams fired Jeff Fisher Monday and named Fassel the interim coach. He’s been the team’s special teams coach since 2012, and he’s sounds comfortable with the fact that he might only be with the team for three more weeks.
Fassel, the son of former Giants head coach Jim Fassel, worked for the Ravens and Raiders before coming to the Rams. He told reporters that he hadn’t yet had a chance to meet with the team’s offensive and defensive coordinators. The Rams play at Seattle Thursday night.
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Kevin Demoff acknowledges possible mistake in concealing extensions
Posted by Mike Florio on December 12, 2016
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The events of Monday explain why the Rams never formally announced (even after last weekend) that coach Jeff Fisher received a contract extension in the offseason. After Fisher was fired, Rams COO Kevin Demoff acknowledged that perhaps the deals for Fisher and G.M. Les Snead should have been announced when they were signed.
Demoff, via ESPN, explained that the Rams decided not to announce that contract extensions had been given to Fisher and Snead once the season began because they could be a “distraction.”
“Maybe that was a mistake in my part,” Demoff said.
The Rams presumably were waiting for the right moment to announce the extensions, but the right moment never came. The best opportunity arrived when the Rams won three straight games to get to 3-1. That window closed quickly as the losing commenced.
It remains to be seen whether and to what extent other changes will be made. The coach and/or G.M. targeted by owner Stan Kroenke may want Demoff to have no authority over the football operations or to be ousted entirely. Which could prompt Demoff to try to steer the process toward candidates who won’t try to render him undermined and/or unemployed.
As to Fisher, it’s widely believed that his two-year extension guarantees only 2017, limiting Kroenke’s buyout obligation. With premium products at the team’s new stadium eligible to be sold no later than February 15, it’s a small price to pay in order to get fans to purchase big-ticket items.
Fassel knows he’s the interim coach — and only the interim coach
Posted by Zac Jackson on December 12, 2016
Rams interim coach John Fassel met with reporters as part of a whirlwind Monday, and Fassel was asked if he believed he has a shot at the full-time coaching job.
“No,” he replied.
At least he’s honest.
The Rams fired Jeff Fisher Monday and named Fassel the interim coach. He’s been the team’s special teams coach since 2012, and he’s sounds comfortable with the fact that he might only be with the team for three more weeks.
Fassel, the son of former Giants head coach Jim Fassel, worked for the Ravens and Raiders before coming to the Rams. He told reporters that he hadn’t yet had a chance to meet with the team’s offensive and defensive coordinators. The Rams play at Seattle Thursday night.
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.co...ge-possible-mistake-in-concealing-extensions/
Kevin Demoff acknowledges possible mistake in concealing extensions
Posted by Mike Florio on December 12, 2016
The events of Monday explain why the Rams never formally announced (even after last weekend) that coach Jeff Fisher received a contract extension in the offseason. After Fisher was fired, Rams COO Kevin Demoff acknowledged that perhaps the deals for Fisher and G.M. Les Snead should have been announced when they were signed.
Demoff, via ESPN, explained that the Rams decided not to announce that contract extensions had been given to Fisher and Snead once the season began because they could be a “distraction.”
“Maybe that was a mistake in my part,” Demoff said.
The Rams presumably were waiting for the right moment to announce the extensions, but the right moment never came. The best opportunity arrived when the Rams won three straight games to get to 3-1. That window closed quickly as the losing commenced.
It remains to be seen whether and to what extent other changes will be made. The coach and/or G.M. targeted by owner Stan Kroenke may want Demoff to have no authority over the football operations or to be ousted entirely. Which could prompt Demoff to try to steer the process toward candidates who won’t try to render him undermined and/or unemployed.
As to Fisher, it’s widely believed that his two-year extension guarantees only 2017, limiting Kroenke’s buyout obligation. With premium products at the team’s new stadium eligible to be sold no later than February 15, it’s a small price to pay in order to get fans to purchase big-ticket items.
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Reminds me of an oft forgotten gem from Rambo III.
Colonel Troutman: "Whaddya say, John?"
John Rambo (as played by Coach Fassel): "Fuck 'em".
Go out guns blazing, coach.
Colonel Troutman: "Whaddya say, John?"
John Rambo (as played by Coach Fassel): "Fuck 'em".
Go out guns blazing, coach.
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For a guy who hasn't done the whole stand up in front of the camera stuff before he handled it reasonably well. Think he may show some emotion on the sideline. Hopefully some plays that may catch the Seahags off guard.
Talk about a baptism of fire -- @Seahagville (gulp)
GO RAMS !!!!
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Talk about a baptism of fire -- @Seahagville (gulp)
GO RAMS !!!!
:lifting:
I like Fassel and his dad but I have to ask. How freakin' screwed up is this coaching staff if they have to reach down to the lunch pail, nice guy 17 levels over his head to lead the team, even for 3 weeks? Don't they have Williams and Dave McGinnis? I love Fassel's ST play. I'm sure he's a keeper but we're riding on the axel now. What else are we in for these next 3 weeks? Let's hope they have "the" guy in mind and just about locked up. Something tells me this was a knee jerk reaction.
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I just sat through the whole 40+ minute Demoff pressser. End of the day... I like what he had to say, and like the path/focus moving forward. Kevin is a sharp dude, and seems to have the right priorities.
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Yeah, his answers didn't necessarily make me feel good about this, but I'll let the behind the scenes, which ultimately translates to what we see on the field, do the talking.
It'd be great if the reluctant guy who didn't think he was HC material wound up being the best person for the job. It'd be very Hollywood--so quite fitting. I wish him the best and hope he does a great job. We need something to cheer about.
It'd be great if the reluctant guy who didn't think he was HC material wound up being the best person for the job. It'd be very Hollywood--so quite fitting. I wish him the best and hope he does a great job. We need something to cheer about.
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How hard can the HC gig be for Fassel ??? He walks in, tells Hekker he's running the wildcat for 3 games, don't try to block anybody...Use that arm...