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By Marc Sessler | NFL.com
Around the League Writer
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When Jeff Fisher took over a struggling St. Louis Rams team last winter, Jim Harbaugh's empire-in-the-making was already underway in San Francisco.
One year later, the Rams have played the 49ers as tough as any team west of the New York Giants, taking their division rival to overtime twice and netting a 1-0-1 record in the process.
It's no coincidence. Fisher is building his young team -- especially on defense -- to compete with and defeat Harbaugh's operation.
"This is a carryover from three weeks ago," Fisher told Michael Silver of Yahoo! Sports after Sunday's 16-13 victory. "We joked about taking three weeks off and getting right back after the 49ers -- we didn't know it would take another five quarters. This young team believes we can go in and play with anybody."
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Michael Silver:
Bad news, Jim Harbaugh: St. Louis Rams coach Jeff Fisher, who came up with some creative defensive wrinkles to confuse newly installed Niners starter Colin Kaepernick in a 16-13 overtime victory Sunday, is just starting to reshape the talent-deficient roster he inherited. "This is a carryover from three weeks ago," Fisher said Sunday evening, referencing last month's tie between the two teams. "We joked about taking three weeks off and getting right back after the 49ers — we didn't know it would take another five quarters. This young team believes we can go in and play with anybody." If the Rams (5-6-1) win out, they'll likely be playing in the postseason. Yes, coaching matters.[/textarea]
Especially San Francisco. The Rams did a superb job of throwing new looks at a 49ers attack that usually dominates in that category. Harbaugh's offense is fun to watch because of the way they disguise their intentions with multiple pre-snap formations that equate to an advantage for a young passer like Colin Kaepernick.
The Rams appeared vulnerable early but made excellent adjustments on defense. St. Louis wasn't fooled, and their play against the 49ers this season sparks hope for the future. The Rams should make the NFC West a dogfight for years to come.
Around the League Writer
[nfl]0ap2000000104798[/nfl]
When Jeff Fisher took over a struggling St. Louis Rams team last winter, Jim Harbaugh's empire-in-the-making was already underway in San Francisco.
One year later, the Rams have played the 49ers as tough as any team west of the New York Giants, taking their division rival to overtime twice and netting a 1-0-1 record in the process.
It's no coincidence. Fisher is building his young team -- especially on defense -- to compete with and defeat Harbaugh's operation.
"This is a carryover from three weeks ago," Fisher told Michael Silver of Yahoo! Sports after Sunday's 16-13 victory. "We joked about taking three weeks off and getting right back after the 49ers -- we didn't know it would take another five quarters. This young team believes we can go in and play with anybody."
[textarea]http://sports.yahoo.com/news/nfl--m...in-one-day-after-tragic-events-073636407.html
Michael Silver:
Bad news, Jim Harbaugh: St. Louis Rams coach Jeff Fisher, who came up with some creative defensive wrinkles to confuse newly installed Niners starter Colin Kaepernick in a 16-13 overtime victory Sunday, is just starting to reshape the talent-deficient roster he inherited. "This is a carryover from three weeks ago," Fisher said Sunday evening, referencing last month's tie between the two teams. "We joked about taking three weeks off and getting right back after the 49ers — we didn't know it would take another five quarters. This young team believes we can go in and play with anybody." If the Rams (5-6-1) win out, they'll likely be playing in the postseason. Yes, coaching matters.[/textarea]
Especially San Francisco. The Rams did a superb job of throwing new looks at a 49ers attack that usually dominates in that category. Harbaugh's offense is fun to watch because of the way they disguise their intentions with multiple pre-snap formations that equate to an advantage for a young passer like Colin Kaepernick.
The Rams appeared vulnerable early but made excellent adjustments on defense. St. Louis wasn't fooled, and their play against the 49ers this season sparks hope for the future. The Rams should make the NFC West a dogfight for years to come.
