Jeff Fisher's extension doesn't guarantee much beyond compensationBy Alden Gonzalez
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- There was no press release, no statement from the owner, not even a mention on the team's social media accounts.
Only a confirmation.
Los Angeles Rams coach Jeff Fisher is indeed signed through the 2018 season, a development his own organization does not seem overly enthused to get behind. News leaked Sunday morning, hours before the Rams were beaten handily by a New England Patriots team that is generations ahead of them in this sport. Fisher later confirmed his extension and said he signed it "well before" even the first preseason game, which took place 114 days ago.
That essentially confirms one other thing, too: The Rams didn't want this out there during the season. They wanted to see how it all played out, because they're back in L.A. and image matters so much right now. Perhaps they also wanted flexibility, because it's a lot easier to cut ties with Fisher and the money owed to him if the public is not aware he signed an extension in the first place.
All this really does is guarantee Fisher's compensation, and maybe not even so much of that. Sources told ESPN they believe the deal includes a team option for the Rams, who still could part ways with Fisher after the season and owe him only one year of salary. The Rams have dropped seven of their last eight games, and the final quarter of 2016 is coming up. If Fisher doesn't prove his team is on track to becoming a consistent winner, Rams owner Stan Kroenke still can make a change.
Read Complete Article
[
www.espn.com]
