He'll be here. Have to see what he can do with an upgrade at offensive line. The QB situation is what it is. I feel with an upgrade at offensive line you can win with a Shaun Hill. If Bradford can stay healthy (a big if), even better.
This one is on Fisher. They decided to pay Cook 35 million dollars because he's supposed to be a match up problem for other teams. We've seen a flash here and there but nothing consistent. They traded up for Austin because he's supposedly a nightmare in space. We've seen flashes but nothing consistent. Quick was finally starting to come on. We've got Mason at tailback. Britt is in the mix now. This team has weapons. I don't want to hear we don't have weapons. If we make the upgrades at offensive line and this offense doesn't take a big leap. Like say to the middle of the pack kind of leap. And I don't think that's asking too much. Then Fisher could be in trouble. Because this defense is ready to move into the elite category. And if they can't score points next year, it's going to be a problem. And all fingers will be pointing to Schotty.
So beef up the line and hope for the best. I don't think he's going anywhere.
I think if Fisher retains him, he (Fisher) is taking a pretty big chance.
I'm not at all convinced Schottenheimer has what it takes to get the offense to the point where they can score around 21 points per game. To me, that's the benchmark and the number that the defense can work with to come out with more victories.
I hope I'm wrong... but it's my belief that, no matter how many weapons he's provided, Schottenheimer doesn't have the skills to utilize them to their fufullest.
If I'm right, the offense will probably remain near the bottom of the NFL, the Rams will be about the same as they are this year (relying heavily on the defense to score and keep the opponents below 17) and it could cost Fisher his job.
IMO, a lot at stake for Fisher in deciding if he stays or goes.