Rams owner Stan Kroenke has announced the firing of head coach Jeff Fisher, saying that it’s simply about wins and losses, and that Fisher hasn’t done enough to turn around the team’s fortunes.
“Making a decision such as this - especially during the season - is one of the most difficult in sports,” Kroenke said in a statement released by the team. “I have great respect for Jeff as a coach, person, father and friend.
“He has worked tirelessly despite some challenging circumstances. He played an integral role in helping this team make history in returning the NFL to Los Angeles, and we always will be grateful for his commitment and dedication to our organization.
“However, this is the right time to make a change as our performance has not lived up to my or our fans’ expectations. We all are focused on improving as an organization and building a team that makes Los Angeles proud. Our mission is to celebrate a Super Bowl title with our fans in Los Angeles. Today is the first step to bringing us closer to that goal.”
The Rams have not said who will coach the team for the final three games of the season. The Rams have a Thursday night game against the Seahawks, so the new coach won’t get a lot of time to get his team ready.
Fisher’s final record as head coach of the Rams is 31-45-1.
