Jeff Fisher: Latest News, Rumors, Speculation on Coach's Future with Rams

St. Louis Rams head coach Jeff Fisher has one year remaining on a five-year, $35 million deal, per Spotrac.com, but his future has been the subject of speculation as his team closes out the 2015-16 season.

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Fisher Reportedly Will Lead Rams Next Year

Sunday, Jan. 3

ESPN's Chris Mortensen (via Rotoworld) reported Fisher's job is safe ahead of the Rams' regular-season finale. Ian Rapoport of NFL.com reported on Dec. 17 that “all indications are” the coach is “safe for the 2016 season.”   

Jason La Canfora of CBS Sports pointed to another layer impacting Fisher’s status: “Rams owner Stan Kroenke is likely stuck in St. Louis for another year, and he is focused on a possible move to Los Angeles and is not in the business of paying ‎people $6 million plus to leave for a product he isn't all that engaged in right now, anyway.”

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Fisher Struggling to Turn Around Rams

Fisher took over the Rams before the 2012 campaign and finished with a losing record in each of his first three seasons.

He became the Houston Oilers’ coach in 1994 and has been a head coach in the NFL every year since except for 2011 (Oilers/Tennessee Titans from 1994-2010 and Rams from 2012-2015). He reached the playoffs six times during that span, including the 1999 season, when his Titans lost a heartbreaker in the Super Bowl to the St. Louis Rams. 

However, Fisher only counts two winning seasons since 2004 and zero since 2008 on his recent resume. 

Part of the problem for Fisher and the Rams this season was the disappointing effort from quarterback Nick Foles. The Rams traded with the Philadelphia Eagles for the signal-caller during the offseason, but he threw 10 interceptions compared to seven touchdowns in 11 games. It is difficult to win in the NFL when your quarterback drastically underperforms.

St. Louis does have some promising pieces to build on, including rookie running back Todd Gurley and a strong defensive line featuring Aaron Donald and Chris Long. Perhaps having Fisher along for at least another season will help the Rams develop into a playoff contender with continuity.