The St Louis Rams fired Scott Linehan earlier today. Defensive coordinator Jim Haslett was hired as interim coach and given a chance to do the unbelievable and revive a franchise that has went from the “Greatest Show on Turf” to an NFL doormat – having lost 17 of their last 20 games, most of them routs.
Linehan, was in his third season of his four year contract worth $8 million. He was 11-25. The Rams have been outscored 147-43 this season, and have allowed at least 30 points in seven straight games dating back to last year.
He even benched Marc Bulger – the teams highest paid player. There was a bit of backlash from the team. Running back Steven Jackson reportedly tore into Linehan for benching Bulger, and there were reports Bulger no longer wanted to play for Linehan.
Yahoo! Sports is even reporting that Bulger has not spoken to media since the benching.
A lot more than reports are leaving St Louis. There were four players released last week and attendance is down. There was a sign at Sunday’s home game read: “Congress. Now bail out the Rams.”
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