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Here is my dream organizational chart.
Kroenke is our owner and not going anywhere. For better or worse. Lots of good traits but winning games is not high enough on his priority list to suit me. But he's the owner so let's just accept him and move on.
Demoff as CFO (or whatever his title is) is among the very best in the league. Wouldn't dream of replacing him. He stays.
GM should be a good talent evaluator for both draft and FA signings. Being good at trades is very helpful. Finding gems late and in UDFA is a big plus. Frankly, I think Snead checks all these boxes. I would promote him and have the new HC report to him. No more tail wagging the dog BS. Snead stays.
HC is where the rubber meets the road and our current problems really begin. Fisher is gone at season's end. Demoff and Snead collaborate on selecting and hiring the new HC. Ideally, the new HC is a CEO type with at least the good sense to understand that his team needs to be strong in all 3 phases to prosper in today's NFL. Some familiarity with the other side of the ball beyond his primary coaching background. Willing and able to hire strong creative coaching minds with a positive track record on their side of the ball. I mean both positional results and having demonstrated player development skills. Then give each coordinator the reins while getting out of their damned way. Approve general game plans and monitor progress, of course, but turn them loose once they are hired. No handcuffs. No micromanaging. Let his coordinators have lots of say in hiring their various asst coaches.
I would keep GW, if possible. To the point that if a new HC candidate stated that he couldn't work with GW it would probably disqualify the HC candidate. I said "probably". If the HC candidate impresses enough, well... There are other DC's out there that could manage our current collection of D players.
The OC decision is critical since that area is the source of almost all of our current woes. Must be strong, have proven positive results at his previous position, understands both the running and passing game. I would want to see tangible and recent examples of above average player development. Would want to see evidence of his previous position group consistently exceeding expectations on the field vs it's opponents. Knowledge of today's passing game would be a must. Able to adapt his schemes to the talents of our players.
So that's it. My rough idea of a great organizational chart for the Rams for '16 and beyond.
I strongly believe that the Rams are a dream opportunity for the next HC. A deep pocketed and hands off owner, Demoff to manage the cap beautifully, Snead to continue finding talent, and autonomy in football team matters (including allowing the hiring the best of the best in coordinators and asst coaches without salary restrictions). Two of the 3 phases already at playoff level.
Dang! What more could any reasonable HC candidate ask for? Eggs in his beer?
My point? It's twofold.
1) First, we may be only the hiring of the right HC away from becoming serious playoff contenders for years and years.
2) We shouldn't "settle" when hiring said HC. Get the best of the best while we're at it and pay him whatever it takes.
Kroenke is our owner and not going anywhere. For better or worse. Lots of good traits but winning games is not high enough on his priority list to suit me. But he's the owner so let's just accept him and move on.
Demoff as CFO (or whatever his title is) is among the very best in the league. Wouldn't dream of replacing him. He stays.
GM should be a good talent evaluator for both draft and FA signings. Being good at trades is very helpful. Finding gems late and in UDFA is a big plus. Frankly, I think Snead checks all these boxes. I would promote him and have the new HC report to him. No more tail wagging the dog BS. Snead stays.
HC is where the rubber meets the road and our current problems really begin. Fisher is gone at season's end. Demoff and Snead collaborate on selecting and hiring the new HC. Ideally, the new HC is a CEO type with at least the good sense to understand that his team needs to be strong in all 3 phases to prosper in today's NFL. Some familiarity with the other side of the ball beyond his primary coaching background. Willing and able to hire strong creative coaching minds with a positive track record on their side of the ball. I mean both positional results and having demonstrated player development skills. Then give each coordinator the reins while getting out of their damned way. Approve general game plans and monitor progress, of course, but turn them loose once they are hired. No handcuffs. No micromanaging. Let his coordinators have lots of say in hiring their various asst coaches.
I would keep GW, if possible. To the point that if a new HC candidate stated that he couldn't work with GW it would probably disqualify the HC candidate. I said "probably". If the HC candidate impresses enough, well... There are other DC's out there that could manage our current collection of D players.
The OC decision is critical since that area is the source of almost all of our current woes. Must be strong, have proven positive results at his previous position, understands both the running and passing game. I would want to see tangible and recent examples of above average player development. Would want to see evidence of his previous position group consistently exceeding expectations on the field vs it's opponents. Knowledge of today's passing game would be a must. Able to adapt his schemes to the talents of our players.
So that's it. My rough idea of a great organizational chart for the Rams for '16 and beyond.
I strongly believe that the Rams are a dream opportunity for the next HC. A deep pocketed and hands off owner, Demoff to manage the cap beautifully, Snead to continue finding talent, and autonomy in football team matters (including allowing the hiring the best of the best in coordinators and asst coaches without salary restrictions). Two of the 3 phases already at playoff level.
Dang! What more could any reasonable HC candidate ask for? Eggs in his beer?
My point? It's twofold.
1) First, we may be only the hiring of the right HC away from becoming serious playoff contenders for years and years.
2) We shouldn't "settle" when hiring said HC. Get the best of the best while we're at it and pay him whatever it takes.
