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[textarea]11 minutes ago - by Ron Clements - Williams: Rams' confidence needs to improve
To change the culture of losing, defensive coordinator Gregg Williams said the coaches “need to improve the confidence” of players. “From the psychology of sport, as much as I can, I’ve got to get them to not be afraid to make a mistake,” Williams said. Rams RapidReports[/textarea]
[textarea]14 minutes ago - by Ron Clements - Williams: Fisher's calm demeanor will set tone
Defensive coordinator Gregg Williams “will put as much external stress” as he can on coaches and players in practice but not on gameday. “Our practices will be lively” with lots of yelling and screaming, Williams said, but added that coach Jeff Fisher’s calmness under pressure will permeate through the roster. “He’s the best special situation coach I’ve ever been around,” Williams said. Rams RapidReports[/textarea]
[textarea]20 minutes ago - by Ron Clements - DC Williams will adapt system to players
Defensive coordinator Gregg Williams said he will adapt his aggressive style of defense to his players and not ask them to adapt to him. The system should allow for MLB James Laurinaitis and FS Quintin Mikell to make plays, but “coaches make mistakes when they try to pigeonhole players into what they want to do,” Williams said. Rams RapidReports[/textarea]
[textarea]24 minutes ago - by Ron Clements - Williams: Culture change needed in St. Louis
Defensive coordinator Gregg Williams said he has the highest respect for former Rams coach Steve Spagnuolo but that a culture change is needed in St. Louis. Willaims loved New Orleans and took pride in helping change the culture there and turning the Saints into winners and Super Bowl champs. Rams RapidReports[/textarea]
[textarea]27 minutes ago - by Ron Clements - New DC Williams hopes to convert Chiefs fans
Defensive coordinator Gregg Williams grew up in western Missouri and all of his extended family is still in his hometown of Excelsior Springs, which is near Kansas City. Williams said many family members are Chiefs season ticket holders, but he “looks forward to swaying them in the other direction.” Rams RapidReports[/textarea]
[textarea]28 minutes ago - by Ron Clements - Family ties important for Williams
Besides his friendship with coach Jeff Fisher, defensive coordinator Gregg Williams said coming back to Missouri was also a factor in deciding to join the Rams. Williams, a Missouri native from the rural Kansas City area town of Excelsior Springs, and his children will get to spend more time with extended family. Rams RapidReports[/textarea]
[textarea]30 minutes ago - by Ron Clements - Close bond reunites Williams and Fisher
Defensive coordinator Gregg Williams said his friendship with coach Jeff Fisher is the main reason he signed with the Rams. Williams said he couldn’t tell his best friend no. “Jeff and I are very close," Williams said. "Tight circles are hard to come by in this business." Williams worked with Fisher for 10 years with the Oilers and Titans. Rams RapidReports[/textarea]
[textarea]42 minutes ago - by Ron Clements - DC Williams' son will join staff
Defensive coordinator Gregg Williams said he and coach Jeff Fisher will put together the defensive staff “pretty quickly.” Williams said that his son, Blake, will join the Rams as a defensive assistant Rams RapidReports[/textarea]
[textarea]55 minutes ago - by Ron Clements - Fisher's track record lured Schottenheimer to St. Louis
Offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer said he signed with the Rams because of the opportunity to work with coach Jeff Fisher. “We all know his track record of success,” Schottenheimer said. “I like his beliefs. He and I have a lot of the same philosophies. He’s a guy who’s done it at a high level for such a long time.” Rams RapidReports[/textarea]
[textarea]Jan. 24, 2012 3:40 p.m. - by Ron Clements - Schottenheimer says his Vermeil had impact on him
New offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer got his coaching start in 1997 as a member of Dick Vermeil’s Rams staff. “I couldn’t have asked for a better start,” said Schottenheimer, who described himself as a sponge on that staff. He said he was also influenced by his father, Marty, along with Packers coach Mike McCarthy and South Carolina coach Steve Spurrier. Rams RapidReports[/textarea]
[textarea]Jan. 24, 2012 3:28 p.m. - by Ron Clements - Schottenheimer still acclimating to Rams Park
Except for QB Sam Bradford and RB Steven Jackson, new offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer said it’s too early to evaluate the rest of the offensive personnel. “I’m still trying to figure out where the bathroom is at the facility,” he joked. Rams RapidReports[/textarea]
[textarea]Jan. 24, 2012 3:27 p.m. - by Ron Clements - Schottenheimer wants to keep QB Clemens
QB Kellen Clemens spent five years in New York with offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer, who said Clemens “did a great job” for the Jets. Clemens spent the final month of the 2011 season with the Rams and Schottenheimer is open to keeping him in St. Louis. Rams RapidReports[/textarea]
[textarea]Jan. 24, 2012 3:21 p.m. - by Ron Clements - Rams hold to build around running game
Offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer believes in building a system around personnel while staying flexible and balanced to keep defenses guessing. A “physical mentality” is part of his offensive philosophy and everything starts with the running game to open up play-action passes. Of course, for the passing game to be successful, “the quarterback needs to be upright,” he said. Rams RapidReports[/textarea]
[textarea]Jan. 24, 2012 3:17 p.m. - by Ron Clements - Rams feel they must hire QB coach
Offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer said there is “too much on the plate” for him to double as the team’s QBs coach. Coach Jeff Fisher is on the record as saying he will hire a QBs coach and Schottenheimer said that’s a very important hire. “Quarterbacks needs to be taught, no different than anyone else,” he said. Rams RapidReports[/textarea]
[textarea]Jan. 24, 2012 2:49 p.m. - by Ron Clements - Williams: 'Everybody's interviewing for a position'
Without naming anybody, new defensive coordinator Gregg Williams said the Rams have “many players” who he wanted to draft and now has opportunity to work with them. That being said, he’s not married to any one player. “Everybody’s going to be interviewing for a position,” he said. “Nothing’s a given.” Rams RapidReports[/textarea]
[textarea]Jan. 24, 2012 2:32 p.m. - by Ron Clements - Schottenheimer impressed with Bradford, Jackson
New offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer is working his way through film and said two things that jump out are how well QB Sam Bradford moves in and out of the pocket and how “big and powerful” RB Steven Jackson is. Schottenheimer said Jackson’s running style will fit well in Schottenheimer’s system. Rams RapidReports[/textarea]
[textarea]Jan. 24, 2012 2:30 p.m. - by Ron Clements - OC Schottenheimer 'blown away' by meeting with QB Bradford
New offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer has not yet met with RB Steven Jackson, but was “blown away” by his meeting with QB Sam Bradford. “We had a very nice visit. I’m thrilled to have a guy like that to build around. He’s extremely gifted and extremely talented.” Rams RapidReports[/textarea]
To change the culture of losing, defensive coordinator Gregg Williams said the coaches “need to improve the confidence” of players. “From the psychology of sport, as much as I can, I’ve got to get them to not be afraid to make a mistake,” Williams said. Rams RapidReports[/textarea]
[textarea]14 minutes ago - by Ron Clements - Williams: Fisher's calm demeanor will set tone
Defensive coordinator Gregg Williams “will put as much external stress” as he can on coaches and players in practice but not on gameday. “Our practices will be lively” with lots of yelling and screaming, Williams said, but added that coach Jeff Fisher’s calmness under pressure will permeate through the roster. “He’s the best special situation coach I’ve ever been around,” Williams said. Rams RapidReports[/textarea]
[textarea]20 minutes ago - by Ron Clements - DC Williams will adapt system to players
Defensive coordinator Gregg Williams said he will adapt his aggressive style of defense to his players and not ask them to adapt to him. The system should allow for MLB James Laurinaitis and FS Quintin Mikell to make plays, but “coaches make mistakes when they try to pigeonhole players into what they want to do,” Williams said. Rams RapidReports[/textarea]
[textarea]24 minutes ago - by Ron Clements - Williams: Culture change needed in St. Louis
Defensive coordinator Gregg Williams said he has the highest respect for former Rams coach Steve Spagnuolo but that a culture change is needed in St. Louis. Willaims loved New Orleans and took pride in helping change the culture there and turning the Saints into winners and Super Bowl champs. Rams RapidReports[/textarea]
[textarea]27 minutes ago - by Ron Clements - New DC Williams hopes to convert Chiefs fans
Defensive coordinator Gregg Williams grew up in western Missouri and all of his extended family is still in his hometown of Excelsior Springs, which is near Kansas City. Williams said many family members are Chiefs season ticket holders, but he “looks forward to swaying them in the other direction.” Rams RapidReports[/textarea]
[textarea]28 minutes ago - by Ron Clements - Family ties important for Williams
Besides his friendship with coach Jeff Fisher, defensive coordinator Gregg Williams said coming back to Missouri was also a factor in deciding to join the Rams. Williams, a Missouri native from the rural Kansas City area town of Excelsior Springs, and his children will get to spend more time with extended family. Rams RapidReports[/textarea]
[textarea]30 minutes ago - by Ron Clements - Close bond reunites Williams and Fisher
Defensive coordinator Gregg Williams said his friendship with coach Jeff Fisher is the main reason he signed with the Rams. Williams said he couldn’t tell his best friend no. “Jeff and I are very close," Williams said. "Tight circles are hard to come by in this business." Williams worked with Fisher for 10 years with the Oilers and Titans. Rams RapidReports[/textarea]
[textarea]42 minutes ago - by Ron Clements - DC Williams' son will join staff
Defensive coordinator Gregg Williams said he and coach Jeff Fisher will put together the defensive staff “pretty quickly.” Williams said that his son, Blake, will join the Rams as a defensive assistant Rams RapidReports[/textarea]
[textarea]55 minutes ago - by Ron Clements - Fisher's track record lured Schottenheimer to St. Louis
Offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer said he signed with the Rams because of the opportunity to work with coach Jeff Fisher. “We all know his track record of success,” Schottenheimer said. “I like his beliefs. He and I have a lot of the same philosophies. He’s a guy who’s done it at a high level for such a long time.” Rams RapidReports[/textarea]
[textarea]Jan. 24, 2012 3:40 p.m. - by Ron Clements - Schottenheimer says his Vermeil had impact on him
New offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer got his coaching start in 1997 as a member of Dick Vermeil’s Rams staff. “I couldn’t have asked for a better start,” said Schottenheimer, who described himself as a sponge on that staff. He said he was also influenced by his father, Marty, along with Packers coach Mike McCarthy and South Carolina coach Steve Spurrier. Rams RapidReports[/textarea]
[textarea]Jan. 24, 2012 3:28 p.m. - by Ron Clements - Schottenheimer still acclimating to Rams Park
Except for QB Sam Bradford and RB Steven Jackson, new offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer said it’s too early to evaluate the rest of the offensive personnel. “I’m still trying to figure out where the bathroom is at the facility,” he joked. Rams RapidReports[/textarea]
[textarea]Jan. 24, 2012 3:27 p.m. - by Ron Clements - Schottenheimer wants to keep QB Clemens
QB Kellen Clemens spent five years in New York with offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer, who said Clemens “did a great job” for the Jets. Clemens spent the final month of the 2011 season with the Rams and Schottenheimer is open to keeping him in St. Louis. Rams RapidReports[/textarea]
[textarea]Jan. 24, 2012 3:21 p.m. - by Ron Clements - Rams hold to build around running game
Offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer believes in building a system around personnel while staying flexible and balanced to keep defenses guessing. A “physical mentality” is part of his offensive philosophy and everything starts with the running game to open up play-action passes. Of course, for the passing game to be successful, “the quarterback needs to be upright,” he said. Rams RapidReports[/textarea]
[textarea]Jan. 24, 2012 3:17 p.m. - by Ron Clements - Rams feel they must hire QB coach
Offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer said there is “too much on the plate” for him to double as the team’s QBs coach. Coach Jeff Fisher is on the record as saying he will hire a QBs coach and Schottenheimer said that’s a very important hire. “Quarterbacks needs to be taught, no different than anyone else,” he said. Rams RapidReports[/textarea]
[textarea]Jan. 24, 2012 2:49 p.m. - by Ron Clements - Williams: 'Everybody's interviewing for a position'
Without naming anybody, new defensive coordinator Gregg Williams said the Rams have “many players” who he wanted to draft and now has opportunity to work with them. That being said, he’s not married to any one player. “Everybody’s going to be interviewing for a position,” he said. “Nothing’s a given.” Rams RapidReports[/textarea]
[textarea]Jan. 24, 2012 2:32 p.m. - by Ron Clements - Schottenheimer impressed with Bradford, Jackson
New offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer is working his way through film and said two things that jump out are how well QB Sam Bradford moves in and out of the pocket and how “big and powerful” RB Steven Jackson is. Schottenheimer said Jackson’s running style will fit well in Schottenheimer’s system. Rams RapidReports[/textarea]
[textarea]Jan. 24, 2012 2:30 p.m. - by Ron Clements - OC Schottenheimer 'blown away' by meeting with QB Bradford
New offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer has not yet met with RB Steven Jackson, but was “blown away” by his meeting with QB Sam Bradford. “We had a very nice visit. I’m thrilled to have a guy like that to build around. He’s extremely gifted and extremely talented.” Rams RapidReports[/textarea]