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5 coaches Rams could replace Jeff Fisher with

By Phillip Barnard

ST. LOUIS, MO - NOVEMBER 1: Head coach Jeff Fisher of the St. Louis Rams watches from the sideline in the third quarter against the San Francisco 49ers at the Edward Jones Dome on November 1, 2015 in St. Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)
ST. LOUIS, MO - NOVEMBER 1: Head coach Jeff Fisher of the St. Louis Rams watches from the sideline in the third quarter against the San Francisco 49ers at the Edward Jones Dome on November 1, 2015 in St. Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images) /
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On Sunday, the Los Angeles Rams announced a two-year contract extension for head coach Jeff Fisher. But there are five coaches that would be better fits.

Los Angeles Rams head coach Jeff Fisher has found a way to survive a little bit longer. On Sunday, the team announced he has signed a two-year extension with the team. Ian Rappaport of NFL Network announced on Twitter that he actually agreed to the deal during the season, and signed it during the regular season.

But there are a number of individuals that could replace Fisher, who has struggled to keep the Rams in third place this year in the NFC West. He has had the reigns since 2012, but has failed to reach more than seven wins in any season since his hire. With that said, it would seem that five guys could replace him and help the Rams get back to a place they’ve not seen in over a decade.

Aug 11, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan before a game against the Washington Redskins at the Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 11, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan before a game against the Washington Redskins at the Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports /

5. Kyle Shanahan

The current offensive coordinator for the Atlanta Falcons has certainly evolved as a coach since his days in Houston. In his ninth season as offensive coordinator for the Falcons, he’s had a lot of success helping out the offense. In fact, he’s led the offense to top ten rankings in several categories in six of those nine seasons.

He’s certainly had better luck over the last few years than his dad, Mike Shanahan, had during his head coaching days. With what he’s been able to do as offensive coordinator in Atlanta, he would be a viable option to take over the Rams. As a start, he could get them past a seven-win ceiling.

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