[Hacksaw]

Fisher continues to play small ball with his offensive coaching staff...

I actually like this hire, now it's not Whisenhunt or a high profile offensive coordinator, but Groh did an excellent job in Chicago and did learn under Trestman and Gase who had good results on the offensive side of the ball and considering how things have played out, it's the best we could hope for.

Based on having the worst passing game in the NFL, this should be construed as a step, albeit probably a small one, in the right direction.

No coach can guarantee WR/TE catch the damn ball. Give this man some better personnel and maybe he makes a difference.

And there is this: https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2 ... available/

1. Alshon Jeffery, WR (94.2)
2015 team: Chicago Bears

Jeffery missed half of the 2015 season sidelined with several injuries, but that did not stop him from leading the Bears in receiving yards by a large margin. Should Chicago let the 25-year-old hit the open market, he will easily be the most sought after skill player in free agency, with the potential to totally transform a passing offense. Jeffery finished the year as PFF’s third-highest graded wide receiver, behind only Antonio Brown and Julio Jones.

He is the only WR listed in their top-20 F/As, so his price will be steep. But, injuries notwithstanding, he is a proven, top-flight, #1 WR.

It can't hurt to see a familiar name on the staff for AJ. And the other way around.

[Stranger]

Perhaps the prospect of living in LA will entice AJ

[Hacksaw]

If he's going to the SB. come out early and enjoy the 75 degree sunny weather.

[Stranger]

Let's start a Groh Welcoming party in LA

[Hacksaw]

Let's start a Groh Welcoming party in LA

As long as Jeffery is invited too.

[Elvis]

http://www.latimes.com/sports/nfl/la-sp ... story.html

Rams hire Mike Groh as receivers coach and passing game coordinator



Gary Klein

The Rams are going through a major transition in their move from St. Louis to Los Angeles, and the coaching staff is among the many moving parts.

On Monday, the team announced that Coach Jeff Fisher had hired Mike Groh as receivers coach and passing game coordinator. Groh, 44, was the Chicago Bears’ receivers coach the last three seasons.

“He’s a talented, young coach that has proven himself on the college level as well as in the NFL,” Fisher said in a statement on the Rams’ website. “We’re looking forward to what he will bring to our offense.”

The Rams have yet to name a permanent offensive coordinator. Fisher fired Frank Cignetti with four games remaining in the season, and tight ends coach Rob Boras took over on an interim basis as the Rams finished 3-1. But they still finished last in the NFL in total offense and passing offense, and 29th out of 32 in scoring.

After the season, the Rams did not renew the contracts of five assistants, including offensive assistant Jeff Garcia, receivers coach Ray Sherman and running backs coach Ben Sirmans.

Groh coached previously at Alabama, Louisville and Virginia, where he played quarterback. Groh is the son of former New York Jets coach Al Groh.

[Stranger]

Such a pleasure having LA sports writers covering our team.

[maxxx power]

And there is this: https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2 ... available/

1. Alshon Jeffery, WR (94.2)
2015 team: Chicago Bears

Jeffery missed half of the 2015 season sidelined with several injuries, but that did not stop him from leading the Bears in receiving yards by a large margin. Should Chicago let the 25-year-old hit the open market, he will easily be the most sought after skill player in free agency, with the potential to totally transform a passing offense. Jeffery finished the year as PFF’s third-highest graded wide receiver, behind only Antonio Brown and Julio Jones.

He is the only WR listed in their top-20 F/As, so his price will be steep. But, injuries notwithstanding, he is a proven, top-flight, #1 WR.

Should ALREADY have him instead of Quick.

HORRIBLE draft.

[TSFH Fan]

So fans say d'oh! over Groh? Fans Grohn over Groh hiring?

Collectively our OC's will be called Broh or Goras? We got the Broh offense going, the Goras is lagging?

Boras and Groh -- Alex, I'll take "Guys no one will give a crap about if Peyton comes in and calls his own plays" for $200.

Edit: On a serious note, I think he's qualified for what they're asking of him and by the end of the year I can see him sort of acquiring Boras' duties on offense.

[moklerman]

It bothers me that there isn't a true OC. It bothers me that there is a run game coordinator and a pass game coordinator. And it really bothers me that on top of all of that, Groh is going to be filling a position coach role as well.

It all seems so Mickey Mouse. Worst of all, there's no reason to believe that Fisher has any idea what he's doing. If Belichick was doing this? Okay, benefit of doubt is deserved. But Fisher's oddball decisions just keep getting weirder and less effective each year.