[RedAlice]

I'll say one thing, it certainly looked like Fisher tanked that last Niners game.

Not sure why though, unless it was to get a higher draft pick. It actually looked like both teams were trying to lose that game.

Agree. And, at least a couple of the 5 game losing streak as well.

I'm not generally one for conspiracy theories, but damn this one. Maybe it wasn't all fully intentional, but I'm willing to believe some of it was on purpose.

When they drafted Gurley I thought it was for 2016. That worked out perfect.

Regardless of intent, hopefully they now focus on the offense and winning and let's get the taste of both constant losing and Arch town out of our mouths for good.

I will also say this - IF Brian Quick can somehow play good football this year then I will full on believe it was all on purpose. That's a big IF though.

[moklerman]

Not that I'd ever condone it, but if you've got a chance at the #1 pick and an Andrew Luck type is sitting there...I could see the temptation. But IMO, if you EVER lose on purpose, you're tempting fate and establishing what you really are.

[RedAlice]

Not that I'd ever condone it, but if you've got a chance at the #1 pick and an Andrew Luck type is sitting there...I could see the temptation. But IMO, if you EVER lose on purpose, you're tempting fate and establishing what you really are.

And that is why I dislike whomever it is that writes Turf Show Times. They promote losing for a higher draft pick. Plus, they've gotten even dumber recently.

[Gareth]

I'll say one thing, it certainly looked like Fisher tanked that last Niners game.

I thought the same thing about the Baltimore game. Pretty sure he was trying to win both. Just a sad commentary on his coaching style.

[Elvis]

Well if Fisher does have another gear to shift this team into, we will soon find out...

[Hacksaw]

He has repeatedly said in interviews that circumstances, especially injuries to key players didn't help their chances and reminded that quite a few games were within a few points. Crank over that O and get another 10 points per and I see playoffs.

[BuiltRamTough]

This is that conspiracy thing I was talking about.

[max]

There is no doubt in my mind that Fisher has been targeting this year in LA as the breakout.

It's not that he didn't want to have a winning record in STL, but he was building the team FOR Los Angeles.

I remember calling into Sirius NFL radio after the Gurley pick and saying that the pick was all about LA, and I got brushed aside by that pompous blowhard, Ross Tucker. I remember him and Cosell saying the Rams made a mistake drafting Gurley, and how much they liked Tre Mason. Cosell is the most overrated player evaluator out there.

Drafting all those OL and not adding any quality OL in FA was a telltale sign that they were prepping for LA as well.

[dieterbrock]

He only appeared to "tank" the games they lost?
If Fisher has the ability to intentionally win 7 games, then he is a genius.
I personally believe his intention is to win every game, but 7 is the best he can get

[LoyalRam]

Al I have to say is that it sounds Finnegan was bitter with his old coach. He is attacking Fisher's long standing line " I'm all about the football boss, don't know nothin about a possible move" (not exact quote). He used to love Fisher, so even if he really thinks he had this info 3 years ago, why would he undercut his former coach? What he's really saying is " Fish was lying to everyone and you suckers fell for it...I hate him now, so I'm letting you know whats up" (again not an exact quote)