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5 possible new jobs for former Rams coach Jeff Fisher

By Brad Berreman

Dec 4, 2016; Foxborough, MA, USA; Los Angeles Rams head coach Jeff Fisher during the first half against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 4, 2016; Foxborough, MA, USA; Los Angeles Rams head coach Jeff Fisher during the first half against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports /
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1. San Francisco 49ers

Chip Kelly seems unlikely to be fired after just one season as head coach in San Francisco, even if they finish 1-15 with a 15-game losing streak. But nothing can be totally ruled out with that dysfunctional organization, so the 49ers could be in the market for a new head coach yet again come January.

But beyond a lack of talent throughout the entire roster, a big part of the 49ers’ problems this season have been on defense. Kelly’s up-tempo offense that doesn’t sustain drives well and stay on the field is a factor, but something has to change quickly on the defensive side of the ball for San Francisco.

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That’s where Fisher could come in, if not as the new 49ers’ head coach then perhaps as Kelly’s new defensive coordinator. Kelly may not be willing to have a noted former head coach on his staff, but being in charge of opposite sides of the ball could minimize a possible power struggle and allow the situation to work.

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