Rams’ decision to fire Jeff Fisher was ‘solely a performance-related issue’
8 years, 3 months ago

Rams’ decision to fire Jeff Fisher was ‘solely a performance-related issue’

LA Times  

John Fassel discusses taking over as interim head coach for the Rams following the firing of Jeff Fisher. The Rams, mired in another losing season, fired Coach Jeff Fisher on Monday with three games remaining in the season, the team announced. “Making a decision such as this — especially during the season — is one of the most difficult in sports,” Rams owner Stan Kroenke said in a statement. Kevin Demoff, the Rams’ chief operating officer and vice president for football operations, said the decision to fire Fisher was “solely a performance-related issue.” Demoff, during a 40-minute news conference at the team’s training facility in Thousand Oaks, described the situation as an “organizational failure” and said the move was “more about direction and hope.” The Rams’ performance the last few weeks, “that really changed the barometer,” Demoff said.

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New York Times  

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LA Times  

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LA Times  

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LA Times  

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LA Times  

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LA Times  

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Associated Press  

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LA Times  

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Associated Press  

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LA Times  

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LA Times  

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LA Times  

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LA Times  

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Associated Press  

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Associated Press  

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8 years, 3 months ago

Rams must shift focus quickly after Fisher’s firing

Associated Press  

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LA Times  

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