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Fisher joined the Rams after spending 16 full seasons as head coach of the Tennessee Titans, 11 as executive vice president. In his tenure with Tennessee, he guided the Titans to six playoff appearances (1999, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2007, 2008), three division titles (2000, 2002, 2008), two AFC Championship games (1999, 2002) and one Super Bowl appearance (XXXIV). From 1999-2010, only three teams had more playoff berths (Indianapolis, Philadelphia and New England). In the 2000s, Fisher totaled 97 victories, the most successful decade in franchise history.
Fisher led the Titans through a retooling period that saw the team grow from 4-12 that year, to 8-8 in 2006, and a playoff berth in 2007, the first playoff appearance since 2003. During the 2006 season, Fisher became the first coach in franchise history to lead the team in 200 contests, reaching the milestone in a game against Baltimore (11/12/06).
He became only the 12th coach in NFL history to coach 200 games with one team, joining George Halas, Tom Landry, Don Shula, Chuck Noll, Curly Lambeau, Bud Grant, Steve Owen, Bill Cowher, Joe Gibbs, Hank Stram and Marv Levy (Mike Shanahan joined the list in December of 2006 to make 13 coaches).
In 2004, Fisher became the fourth youngest coach (46) to win 90 regular season games since 1960. Only John Madden (41), Don Shula (41), and Bill Cowher (44) were faster to 90 wins. Fisher began his coaching career as an assistant for Buddy Ryan and the Philadephia Eagles in 1986, coaching the defensive backs for 3 seasons before becoming the NFL's youngest defensive coordinator in 1988.
On January 13, 2012, E. Stanley Kroenke hired Jeff Fisher to be the 22nd full-time head coach in Rams franchise history. Fisher's agreed to a five-year deal worth $35 million dollars.
Looking at Jeff Fisher's career coaching resume in segments, history indicates Fisher will lead his Rams to the playoffs in his 5th year as head coach.
1995... Houston Oilers........... 7-9
1996... Houston Oilers........... 8-8
1997... Tennessee Oilers....... 8-8
1998... Tennessee Oilers....... 8-8 = First 4 full years as Titans HC posted no winning records
1999... Tennessee Titans..... 13-3 = 5th year
2000... Tennessee Titans..... 13-3= years 5 & 6) well over .500 mark & was considered a top tier head coach
2001... Tennessee Titans....... 7-9
2002... Tennessee Titans..... 11-5
2003... Tennessee Titans..... 12-4 = years 7,8,9) added to years 5 & 6 equals 56 wins & 24 losses
2004... Tennessee Titans..... 5-11
2005... Tennessee Titans..... 4-12 = years 10 &11) coach falters for what ever reasons?
2006... Tennessee Titans....... 8-8
2007... Tennessee Titans..... 10-6
2008... Tennessee Titans..... 13-3 = years 12,13,14) 31-17 record. Rebounded from years 10 & 11
2009... Tennessee Titans....... 8-8
2010... Tennessee Titans....... 6-10 = years 15,16) Rumors swirled that Fisher was at odds with Titans owner about player/personnel decisions? fired on Jan 28, 2011
2012... St. Louis Rams........ 7-8-1
2013... St. Louis Rams........ 7-9
2014... St. Louis Rams........ 6-10
2015... St. Louis Rams........ 7-9 = First 4 years as Rams HC posted no winning records. Will Fisher lead the Rams to the playoffs like he did in year 5 with the Titans?
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Fisher led the Titans through a retooling period that saw the team grow from 4-12 that year, to 8-8 in 2006, and a playoff berth in 2007, the first playoff appearance since 2003. During the 2006 season, Fisher became the first coach in franchise history to lead the team in 200 contests, reaching the milestone in a game against Baltimore (11/12/06).
He became only the 12th coach in NFL history to coach 200 games with one team, joining George Halas, Tom Landry, Don Shula, Chuck Noll, Curly Lambeau, Bud Grant, Steve Owen, Bill Cowher, Joe Gibbs, Hank Stram and Marv Levy (Mike Shanahan joined the list in December of 2006 to make 13 coaches).
In 2004, Fisher became the fourth youngest coach (46) to win 90 regular season games since 1960. Only John Madden (41), Don Shula (41), and Bill Cowher (44) were faster to 90 wins. Fisher began his coaching career as an assistant for Buddy Ryan and the Philadephia Eagles in 1986, coaching the defensive backs for 3 seasons before becoming the NFL's youngest defensive coordinator in 1988.
On January 13, 2012, E. Stanley Kroenke hired Jeff Fisher to be the 22nd full-time head coach in Rams franchise history. Fisher's agreed to a five-year deal worth $35 million dollars.
Looking at Jeff Fisher's career coaching resume in segments, history indicates Fisher will lead his Rams to the playoffs in his 5th year as head coach.
1995... Houston Oilers........... 7-9
1996... Houston Oilers........... 8-8
1997... Tennessee Oilers....... 8-8
1998... Tennessee Oilers....... 8-8 = First 4 full years as Titans HC posted no winning records
1999... Tennessee Titans..... 13-3 = 5th year
2000... Tennessee Titans..... 13-3= years 5 & 6) well over .500 mark & was considered a top tier head coach
2001... Tennessee Titans....... 7-9
2002... Tennessee Titans..... 11-5
2003... Tennessee Titans..... 12-4 = years 7,8,9) added to years 5 & 6 equals 56 wins & 24 losses
2004... Tennessee Titans..... 5-11
2005... Tennessee Titans..... 4-12 = years 10 &11) coach falters for what ever reasons?
2006... Tennessee Titans....... 8-8
2007... Tennessee Titans..... 10-6
2008... Tennessee Titans..... 13-3 = years 12,13,14) 31-17 record. Rebounded from years 10 & 11
2009... Tennessee Titans....... 8-8
2010... Tennessee Titans....... 6-10 = years 15,16) Rumors swirled that Fisher was at odds with Titans owner about player/personnel decisions? fired on Jan 28, 2011
2012... St. Louis Rams........ 7-8-1
2013... St. Louis Rams........ 7-9
2014... St. Louis Rams........ 6-10
2015... St. Louis Rams........ 7-9 = First 4 years as Rams HC posted no winning records. Will Fisher lead the Rams to the playoffs like he did in year 5 with the Titans?
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