The St. Louis Rams should take a serious look at Chip Kelly

Nov 22, 2015; Baltimore, MD, USA; St. Louis Rams head coach Jeff Fisher reacts to a call during the fourth quarter against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium. Baltimore Ravens defeated St. Louis Rams 16-13. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

It’s almost a foregone conclusion at this point in the season. Jeff Fisher will not be the head coach of the St. Louis Rams when the beginning of the 2016 season rolls around. In addition, the idea of Chip Kelly getting ousted from Philadelphia is also gaining steam.

The Rams should take a serious look at trying to bring Kelly into St. Louis as their next head coach.

Kelly seems to have worn out his welcome in Philadelphia after some questionable player changes and poor play this season, including giving up 90-points in the Eagles last two games combined. With the Eagles tumbling in the standings, speculation grows that Kelly will abandon ship and return to the college ranks. Kelly has been adamant that will not happen, but that won’t keep the headlines from coming.

After consecutive 10-win seasons under Kelly, the 2015 Eagles are struggling. Currently sitting at 4-7, the same record as the Rams, Kelly is front and center of the media fire-storm.

After gaining full control of personnel for the first time this year he isn’t gaining much trust from the front office. Despite his previous two seasons, Eagles ownership seems content on letting him walk come season end, barring a huge turnaround.

Enter the St. Louis Rams.

Just like Kelly, current head coach Jeff Fisher has worn out his welcome in St. Louis. After getting the Rams to 4-3 and over .500 for the first time in what felt like forever, the team is in a free fall losing four straight to find themselves at 4-7.

Fisher has failed to make an impact in any significant area, but has managed to put some pieces together on defense and it would appear that rookie running back Todd Gurley is the real deal. However, that doesn’t change the fact that Fisher has yet to finish any of his four seasons in St. Louis over the .500 mark.

Kelly and Fisher are the exact opposites of each other. Kelly is the offensive minded guru praising quick plays. However, his defense never seems to be able to handle the increased load of his quick-strike offense.

Fisher is more the methodical coach. Defensive / ball control minded, Fisher opts to try and slow the tempo of the game and grind it out. The Rams defense has risen to the task, but the offense has left quite a bit to be desired.

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