Relocation hinges on the success of the Rams, and it doesn’t look good

Dec 6, 2015; St. Louis, MO, USA; St. Louis Rams head coach Jeff Fisher looks on in the game against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half at the Edward Jones Dome. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports

It has been the most brutal season of football in St. Louis since 2011, when the Rams went 2-14, losing seven games in a row to end the season.  In the end, general manager, Billy Devaney and head coach, Steve Spagnuola were fired and owner, Stan Kroenke brought in Jeff Fisher, who played a large role in the arrival of GM Les Snead.

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At the time, many, including myself, felt that this was the best coach for the job.  Though he was notorious for developing .500 teams, in 2011, that seemed perfectly acceptable.  It was also thought that a guy like Fisher would be able to draft his way into contention within four season.  Instead of seeing this progression though, all we have seen is pure regression.  In 2012, the Rams went 7-8-1.  A miraculous improvement.  In 2013 though, the Rams took a step backward when they finished 7-9.  The regression continued in 2014, when the Rams won six games and then this year, twelve games into the year, the Rams sit at a 4-8 record.

Continuing with the theme of regression, St. Louis has progressively gotten worse in each game they have played.  Instead of making offensive and defensive adjustments, opponents have realized that all they have to do is wear down the defense and by the third quarter, they will be able to open up the entire playbook.

In defense of the defense, they are being forced to play nearly 40 minutes each game, due to the incompetent offense.  Without sustained offensive drives, the once potent St. Louis defense begins to look tired and dilapidated by games end.  All in all, this will be the twelfth straight season of sub .500 football in the Edward Jones Dome and the realization that all we have to look forward to is the 2016 NFL Draft, again.

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