Frank Cignetti just got fired.

[yrba1]

Yeah Fisher's about done. Count me out of any significant involvement in 2016 if he's still on the Rams' payroll.

 

[RamzFanz]

Twelve.


That's the combined touches of Gurley and Austin against the Cards. I would fire him for that alone.

 

[Leuzer]

And so it begins... :yess:

 

[HometownBoy]

Twelve.


That's the combined touches of Gurley and Austin against the Cards. I would fire him for that alone.

Well to be fair to Cigs, Fisher told him to get Foles the reps so you gotta listen to the boss.

But seriously, I doubt Boras will do any better, just another yesman to do everything Fisher asks.

 

[MountainRam]

I always thought Fisher was classy. The last 2 weeks made me wake up and see how classless Fisher is. Here are the reasons why:

1. He fired his fourth coordinator in 4 years.
2. He couldn't even wait to get to press conference to announce Keenum is starting (way to throw your starting QB under the bus. A players coach).
3. Declining any and all responsibility for leaving Keenum in game while concussed
4. In 4 years, a reporter asks a tough question and he says "Kiss my ****"

Attaboy Fisher!

 

[Athos]

 

[TheDYVKX]

We've turned into the Browns.

 

[thirteen28]

I don't have a huge problem with this, or firing underperforming coordinators in general. I certainly had no problem with him getting rid of Walton a couple of years ago. And while Cigs was dealt a tough hand with the injuries and such, his playcalling wasn't that great and he wasn't getting our two biggest offensive threats the ball in situations where they could do something.

I have no idea what Kroenke is thinking regarding Fisher's future, but if he does stay, I hope this is the first sign indicating the JF needs to rethink his whole approach to offense.

 

[ChrisW]

Wiki is fast. One of you guys do this?

On December 7th, 2015, Boras was promoted to Offensive Coordinator for the St. Louis Rams. The team figured he couldn't do much worse than the previous OC, Frank Cignetti Jr.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rob_Boras

 

[12intheBox]

Its a start.

 

[RamzFanz]

I have an idea, let's wait until we are eliminated from any possibility of a winning season and then blame the underqualified newby who was the last girl invited to the dance.

I have a formula for Boras. Gurley and Austin, all day, with a smattering of Britt, Mason, Kendricks, Cunningham and Welker who are playing better than anyone wants to credit them. 40 touches minimum for the first two and the rest for the group.

And if you ever start Foles, you should be fired on the spot.

 

[Athos]

We've turned into the Browns.

The descent is complete. Outside of a Kurt Warner savior, we are exactly like the Turds. Can't draft a QB for shit. But at least we have GSOT...

But those days move farther and farther away with each passing season.

 

[Merlin]

Pat Kirwan nailed it on Sirius this morning: "coaches don't learn on the job in the NFL."

It's Fisher's fault for rolling the dice on the guy. But accountability had to be there and Cigs had to go. Good move, now let's see if Boras can get everyone on the same page over the remainder of the schedule.

 

[HometownBoy]

I have an idea, let's wait until we are eliminated from any possibility of a winning season and then blame the underqualified newby who was the last girl invited to the dance.

I have a formula for Boras. Gurley and Austin, all day, with a smattering of Britt, Mason, Kendricks, Cunningham and Welker who are playing better than anyone wants to credit them. 40 touches minimum for the first two and the rest for the group.

And if you ever start Foles, you should be fired on the spot.

You're giving the OC a lot more pull than I ultimately think he has.

I doubt Cigs was like, man we really need to go back to Foles.

 

[PowayRamFan]

So who fired him? Was it Fisher alone that made the call? If it was its a kind of a punk ass move, I think he should fire himself instead.

 

[RedRam]

While I feel bad for Cignetti, I'm not at all surprised by this development.

No, I don't believe this is the "solution" but things, lots of things, need to change.

I doubt Boras will be the OC in 2016. Fisher, if he's still around in 2016, needs to cede control of the offense to a new assistant HC/OC with whom will reside the sole responsibility of the offense.

Cignetti is taking the first fall. I believe there will be others to follow. Did he deserve to get whacked? That's definitely up for argument. He was dealt a stiff blackjack hand with the dealer showing a ten. Pretty tough to win with that...

 

[61Woody]

We even have an OC? We don't have any offence, what the he'll do we need a coordinator for?

 

[RamsSince1969]

LMAO. that's all I got

"Rams promoted Rob Boras. He is also not qualified to be an OC. He's been a TE coach since 2004. Has never called plays. A ridiculous replacement".
This was on Facebook by a Rams fan, thought I would share it.

 

[Athos]

Well....

You don't try and fix one of the shittiest offenses in the NFL for years straight by bringing in a GREEN OC with no experience in the NFL or College Ranks (Right?).

That's on Fisher. It's also on Fisher if no one worth his salt as an OC wants to work with him. Stubborn old man with too much control. This is a lateral move at best.

 

[RamzFanz]

You're giving the OC a lot more pull than I ultimately think he has.

I doubt Cigs was like, man we really need to go back to Foles.

I'm not onboard with the whole Fisher is running the offense idea. It doesn't compute. 18 carries for Gurley in two blowout losses? That's not a Fisher offense.