Rams’ Jeff Fisher Talks Job Security, Denies Jared Goff Report

In his weekly Monday evening press conference, Los Angeles Rams head coach Jeff Fisher shrugged off the notion that he could be fired.

Los Angeles Rams head coach Jeff Fisher isn’t worried about getting fired after the team has lost four straight games and fallen to a 3-5 record.

Speaking to reporters on Monday evening, Fisher says he and owner Stan Kroenke are “on the same page” and that his job security isn’t a concern, according to Alden Gonzalez of ESPN:

"“No, actually not uncomfortable at all,” he said. “I’m uncomfortable because I didn’t expect to be 3 and whatever we are. But I’m not uncomfortable at all. I never look over my shoulder. No, we’re moving on. Stan (Kroenke) and I are on the same page, he understands what we’ve been through, he’s as disappointed as I am at the losses — two three points and a seven-point the last three games. He understands that we’re competitive, and we’re doing everything we can to turn this thing around.”"

Fisher has been getting slammed lately for the team’s poor performances and his refusal to put No. 1 overall pick Jared Goff in. The Rams head coach made it clear Case Keenum is still the starter and will be behind center in Week 10.

An injury sustained by Keenum almost led to Goff getting into the game on Sunday, as Gonzalez reported. Fisher also stated that Goff could play at any time:

"“Coach, I’m ready,” Goff responded. “I know you’re ready,” Fisher told him. But it wound up being only a contusion. Fisher: “I know everybody wants to talk about it, and that’s the big question. Again, he’s going to play. Whether it’s the following week, or the following week, or what have you. It’s eventually going to happen. But big picture, as I keep saying, this is about making sure he’s ready to go out there and be sharp and give us a chance to win. The quarterback position is not easy.”"

Earlier reports suggested that the Rams would put Goff in once eliminated from playoff contention, however Fisher denies that is the case:

Fisher went on to say more about Goff’s development:

There goes that “gives us our best chance to win” line again. That quote doesn’t bode well for Goff’s status at the moment with Keenum struggling to get the Rams offense going.

Whether you take Fisher at his word or not, he has now opened the door for Goff to play if Keenum implodes before the playoffs are out of reach. I guess that’s a step in the right direction.

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