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Los Angeles Rams coach Jeff Fisher is in the midst of overseeing the second franchise relocation of his coaching career. He did it with the Oilers turned Titans and is now in charge of the Rams as they head back west from St. Louis.
Fisher is also entering his fifth season as the coach of the Rams. To this point, Fisher has been able to pull the Rams from the depths of the NFL and lead them to something perhaps best described as competitive mediocrity. Under Fisher, the Rams have repeatedly shown they can beat anyone in a given week, then turn around and lose to just about anyone the following week.
Without so much as even a .500 record in those first four years, there’s no doubt that Fisher and the Rams need to find their tipping point sooner than later and take the next step to a winning record and a postseason appearance. At SI.com, Doug Farrar writes that Fisher could need to make that happen in 2016 if he wants to continue in his role.
Undoubtedly, the Rams need to make a move beyond mediocrity in short order or changes could be in the offing. But there’s no guarantee that would come after next year, after all, a 7-9 record with a rookie quarterback is far more promising than a 7-9 record without an answer at the position.
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A roundup of Monday’s Rams stories on ESPN.com. … Rams running back Todd Gurley unveiled his latest commercial, an ad for a new hamburger at fast food chain Carl’s Jr. … The Ram-blings began with a look at Field Yates’ assertion that the Rams must fill holes on defense.
Elsewhere:
Cardinals reporter Josh Weinfuss writes that quarterback Carson Palmer is expected to succeed everywhere he goes, including golf tournaments.
Bucs quarterback Jameis Winston made some changes to come back healthier for his second season, Britt McHenry writes.
NFL Nation chooses a player with the most to prove for all 32 NFL teams.
At AL.com, Gurley made some waves in SEC country with his proclamation that Georgia is the best running back producer.
At CBSSports.com, Brady Quinn sets expectations for quarterback Jared Goff in his rookie season.
At NFL.com, former NFL players debate which running back will lead the league in rushing with Gurley mentioned.