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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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TAMPA, FL - NOVEMBER 09: Head coach Mike Smith of the Atlanta Falcons looks on during a game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on November 9, 2014 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
TAMPA, FL - NOVEMBER 09: Head coach Mike Smith of the Atlanta Falcons looks on during a game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on November 9, 2014 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) /

3. Mike Smith

Another coach that comes to mind is Tampa Bay defensive coordinator Mike Smith. He has previous head coaching experience, leading the Atlanta Falcons from 2008-2014. He was named AP NFL Coach of the Year in his first season, and named Sporting News NFL Coach of the Year on three separate occasions.

He was able to lead the Falcons to the playoffs four times in seven seasons, getting as far as the NFC Championship game in 2012, where they were eventually eliminated by the 49ers. He compiled a 66-46 record while in charge, and had five winning seasons. He has the track record for success, which has been proven in those seasons.

Now he serves as defensive coordinator for Tampa, where they are 6-5 entering play in Week 13.  He could bring some positive experience and leadership to the Rams that they sorely need. Smith could be the most likely candidate to take over the role, if it were to be presented to him. At the least, he has the talent of moving guys where they need to be, and isn’t afraid to shake things up and take some risks.

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