The LA Rams have (finally) fired head coach Jeff Fisher. They are about a full season too late in removing the coach with the most losses of all time.
When the LA Rams travel to Seattle for Thursday’s game, it’ll be without head coach Jeff Fisher. According to multiple reports, Fisher was fired this morning after the team’s terrible 42-14 loss to the Falcons.
The Los Angeles Rams have relieved Jeff Fisher from head coaching duties. Full statement to follow.
— Los Angeles Rams (@RamsNFL) December 12, 2016
Fisher has been terrible with the Rams. Him getting fired isn’t much of a surprise. Him getting fired on Monday when the team plays a road game on Thursday is a surprise.
Rams were debating making a move on Jeff Fisher, decided today. One issue was short week, Thursday night game vs Seattle. But Fisher fired.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) December 12, 2016
In Seattle, the Seahawks are already in meetings. They’re breaking down yesterday’s film and installing their game plan for Thursday’s game. They may not practice today, but work is getting done. Meanwhile, the Rams are in chaos.
Rams still have not decided who will be interim head coach, not just yet.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) December 12, 2016
Keep in mind that Fisher just signed an extension 2 weeks ago. That move was supposed to calm rumors on his future and help make sure he didn’t lose the locker room. It obviously didn’t work, as it sure looked like the Rams quit yesterday.
All extensions are not created equally I guess
— trey wingo (@wingoz) December 12, 2016
For Seattle, this would would seem like a good thing. They’ll get a disorganized Rams team in town this week that should be unprepared. Unfortunately, that isn’t exactly how these things work sometimes.
fisher firing perfect timing for a big emotional players-take-charge-bounce-back win over the seahawks on thursday
— Danny Kelly (@DannyBKelly) December 12, 2016
Teams tend to rally around interim coaches in situations like this. History tells us that teams that have been vastly underperforming under a coach will suddenly play up to their ability after that coach is fired.
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The Seahawks cannot afford to let that happen on Thursday. After losing 2 of their last 3, Seattle must take care of business this week and keep the pressure on Detroit in the race for the No. 2 seed in the playoffs.