Rams part ways with 5 coaches, including Jeff Garcia
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I like this approach and i said so about 2 weeks ago.
This is encouraging.
http://www.ramsondemand.com/threads...nd-you-get-one-more-season.42083/#post-685248
This is encouraging.
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I think it's their Head Coach Kirk Ferentz who gets most of the credit from the media. He was a NFL OL Coach when Iowa hired him.
A couple interesting names that are currently available as OL Coaches are Bob Bostad and Jeff Stoutland. Bob Bostad was Wisconsin's OL Coach prior to coming to the NFL in 2012. He worked for the Bucs in 2012 and 2013 and spent 2014 and 2015 in Tennessee. My hesitation with him is that Tennessee's OL was so bad this year. Had a strong college track record but his NFL track record is mixed.
Jeff Stoutland coached Alabama's OL in 2011 and 2012 and then was hired by Chip Kelly to coach the Eagles OL in 2013. The Eagles had arguably the best OL in football in 2013 and one of the best in 2014. Then Kelly tore it apart in 2015 but the OL improved as the year went on and actually looked like a decent unit by year's end.
I'd favor Stoutland over Bostad.
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Monday is interesting timing on this interview, makes me wonder if it's timed in the hopes of Green Bay being eliminated this weekend so Fish can interview both him and Van Pelt.
Last year when the Packers refused to allow the Rams to interview him it was said his contract is up after the 2015 season. So I presume if Fish is still hot after him that his name will surface if the Packers are eliminated.
Last year when the Packers refused to allow the Rams to interview him it was said his contract is up after the 2015 season. So I presume if Fish is still hot after him that his name will surface if the Packers are eliminated.
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A majority of offensive coaches are being let go. Likely several offensive players will be let go too. New coaches from OC, to WRs, to RBs, plus new players, new system, likely new QB etc.
Can all these changes come to fruition in offseason. SMH. Someone help me understand this.
Can all these changes come to fruition in offseason. SMH. Someone help me understand this.
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Rams part ways with five assistant coaches
By Nick Wagoner
http://espn.go.com/blog/st-louis-rams/post/_/id/25686/rams-make-changes-to-coaching-staff
EARTH CITY, Mo. -- On Monday, St. Louis Rams head coach Jeff Fisher hinted strongly that changes to his coaching staff were coming. On Wednesday, Fisher made it official.
With a number of assistant coaches facing expiring contracts, the Rams and Fisher announced that wide receivers coach Ray Sherman, offensive assistant Jeff Garcia, running backs coach Ben Sirmans, assistant special teams coach Paul F. Boudreau and assistant strength and conditioning coach Adam Bailey will not return for the 2016 season.
“We appreciate all of the hard work and dedication each of our coaches have given to the organization,” Fisher said in a statement. “We wish them well in their future endeavors.”
Perhaps the most noticeable trend among the assistants who won't be back is the subtraction of three members from the offensive coaching staff. That shouldn't be a surprise, though, after the Rams finished last in the league in offensive yards.
The lack of production at wide receiver was particularly glaring, with Sherman at the helm and Garcia helping out.
Sherman’s receiver corps was a disappointment for most of his tenure with the team, but especially in 2015. Despite investing multiple high draft picks at the position, the Rams' receivers were the least productive group in the NFL.
As a group, Rams receivers posted 137 catches for 1,635 yards (last in the NFL) and eight touchdowns. To put that into context, the Falcons' Julio Jones finished with 136 catches for 1,871 yards and eight touchdowns.
Sherman came to the Rams with Fisher in 2012. Garcia, the former NFL quarterback, was just hired last offseason.
Of the list of coaches not returning, Sirmans comes as perhaps the biggest surprise. The Rams finished seventh in the league in rushing yards, with rookie running back Todd Gurley finishing third in the NFL in that category and scoring 10 touchdowns. Like Sherman, Sirmans joined the Rams in 2012.
Boudreau, who is the son of offensive line coach Paul T. Boudreau, had also been with the team since 2012, assisting John Fassel with special teams. The elder Boudreau remains with the club. Bailey assisted strength coach Rock Gullickson since coming on as a volunteer in 2010.
In addition to those spots, the Rams also have an opening at offensive coordinator. It's a job that could go to Rob Boras, who handled those duties for the final four weeks. Fisher spoke highly of Boras earlier this week, but the Rams have also expressed an interest in talking to Browns offensive coordinator John DeFilippo about the job. That conversation could happen as soon as early next week.
By Nick Wagoner
http://espn.go.com/blog/st-louis-rams/post/_/id/25686/rams-make-changes-to-coaching-staff
EARTH CITY, Mo. -- On Monday, St. Louis Rams head coach Jeff Fisher hinted strongly that changes to his coaching staff were coming. On Wednesday, Fisher made it official.
With a number of assistant coaches facing expiring contracts, the Rams and Fisher announced that wide receivers coach Ray Sherman, offensive assistant Jeff Garcia, running backs coach Ben Sirmans, assistant special teams coach Paul F. Boudreau and assistant strength and conditioning coach Adam Bailey will not return for the 2016 season.
“We appreciate all of the hard work and dedication each of our coaches have given to the organization,” Fisher said in a statement. “We wish them well in their future endeavors.”
Perhaps the most noticeable trend among the assistants who won't be back is the subtraction of three members from the offensive coaching staff. That shouldn't be a surprise, though, after the Rams finished last in the league in offensive yards.
The lack of production at wide receiver was particularly glaring, with Sherman at the helm and Garcia helping out.
Sherman’s receiver corps was a disappointment for most of his tenure with the team, but especially in 2015. Despite investing multiple high draft picks at the position, the Rams' receivers were the least productive group in the NFL.
As a group, Rams receivers posted 137 catches for 1,635 yards (last in the NFL) and eight touchdowns. To put that into context, the Falcons' Julio Jones finished with 136 catches for 1,871 yards and eight touchdowns.
Sherman came to the Rams with Fisher in 2012. Garcia, the former NFL quarterback, was just hired last offseason.
Of the list of coaches not returning, Sirmans comes as perhaps the biggest surprise. The Rams finished seventh in the league in rushing yards, with rookie running back Todd Gurley finishing third in the NFL in that category and scoring 10 touchdowns. Like Sherman, Sirmans joined the Rams in 2012.
Boudreau, who is the son of offensive line coach Paul T. Boudreau, had also been with the team since 2012, assisting John Fassel with special teams. The elder Boudreau remains with the club. Bailey assisted strength coach Rock Gullickson since coming on as a volunteer in 2010.
In addition to those spots, the Rams also have an opening at offensive coordinator. It's a job that could go to Rob Boras, who handled those duties for the final four weeks. Fisher spoke highly of Boras earlier this week, but the Rams have also expressed an interest in talking to Browns offensive coordinator John DeFilippo about the job. That conversation could happen as soon as early next week.
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I was not a fan of hiring that Whiner spaz so good riddance. Garcia was grubbing for an NFL job for years, even his 49er family tree wouldn't give him the time of day because he's such a poser nobody wants him around. Fisher threw him a bone despite the fact no one else would hire him and despite he was an awful fit for our team. His usual shtick is to fancy himself the all-knowing guru and badmouth everyone that didn't acknowledge his expertise. So the countdown is on for Garcia's twit post trashing the organization as "thanks" for the opportunity.
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I happy with these Firings!! The WR's couldn't get it together this year, and I blame Coaching for that!! That's Sherman and Garcia! And I'm glad they're gone!!
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The Browns OC, OT Thomas just stating he's sick of the Browns, my words, not his.....
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CLEVELAND: The wash-rinse-and-repeat cycle of losing, hirings and firings may have finally gotten to perennial Pro Bowl left tackle Joe Thomas.
When asked about the possibility of a new coach and general manager coming in following Sunday’s 28-12 season-ending loss to the Steelers, Thomas did not rule out asking for a trade.
The nine-year veteran, drafted third overall in 2007, has three years remaining on a seven-year, $80.5 million contract that included $28.5 million guaranteed.
Three hours after the game, owner Jimmy Haslam fired coach Mike Pettine and General Manager Ray Farmer after a 3-13 finish left the Browns with 18 losses in their last 21 games.
“I was always wanting to be here and be part of the turnaround, but when there’s changes in the front office, changes in the coaching staff, they may not want me,” he said. “They [may] want to go younger. It may be a situation where I don’t want to be here. I don’t know. There’s too many unknowns to really say one way or the other.”
Asked to clarify about whether he wants to leave, Thomas said, “I’m not saying yes, I’m not saying no, but there’s a lot of unknowns and who knows what’s going to happen next week.”
Thomas was nearly traded to the Denver Broncos at the league’s deadline this season, catching more than a few people off guard. That in itself would’ve caused most people to think about changing teams, but for Thomas it’s a myriad of issues. Combined they equal one word: change.
“The older you get the harder the changes are. They’re the hardest on the older guys,” Thomas said.
“That’s always been my desire is to turn this team into a winner. That’s certainly still my goal, but it’s impossible to say what the future’s going to hold with a lot of potential changes looming.”
http://www.ohio.com/sports/browns/b...pending-on-result-of-coaching-search-1.651962
I like it.
I think Travis Benjamin is a free agent also.
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CLEVELAND: The wash-rinse-and-repeat cycle of losing, hirings and firings may have finally gotten to perennial Pro Bowl left tackle Joe Thomas.
When asked about the possibility of a new coach and general manager coming in following Sunday’s 28-12 season-ending loss to the Steelers, Thomas did not rule out asking for a trade.
The nine-year veteran, drafted third overall in 2007, has three years remaining on a seven-year, $80.5 million contract that included $28.5 million guaranteed.
Three hours after the game, owner Jimmy Haslam fired coach Mike Pettine and General Manager Ray Farmer after a 3-13 finish left the Browns with 18 losses in their last 21 games.
“I was always wanting to be here and be part of the turnaround, but when there’s changes in the front office, changes in the coaching staff, they may not want me,” he said. “They [may] want to go younger. It may be a situation where I don’t want to be here. I don’t know. There’s too many unknowns to really say one way or the other.”
Asked to clarify about whether he wants to leave, Thomas said, “I’m not saying yes, I’m not saying no, but there’s a lot of unknowns and who knows what’s going to happen next week.”
Thomas was nearly traded to the Denver Broncos at the league’s deadline this season, catching more than a few people off guard. That in itself would’ve caused most people to think about changing teams, but for Thomas it’s a myriad of issues. Combined they equal one word: change.
“The older you get the harder the changes are. They’re the hardest on the older guys,” Thomas said.
“That’s always been my desire is to turn this team into a winner. That’s certainly still my goal, but it’s impossible to say what the future’s going to hold with a lot of potential changes looming.”
http://www.ohio.com/sports/browns/b...pending-on-result-of-coaching-search-1.651962
I like it.
I think Travis Benjamin is a free agent also.
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Did they SHOW the DOOH to the wrong BOUDREAU?
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I was thinking the same thing! Maybe that is what Fisher is letting him do rather than letting him go!?!