Rams HC Vacancy To Attract Big-Name Candidates?

The Rams might not need to look too hard for a new head coach, as one report suggests that several worthy candidates will willingly take the gig. Jay Glazer of FOXSports claims that several high-profile active NFL coaches will pursue the open position in Los Angeles (via Mike Florio of ProFootballTalk.com). As Florio writes, these coaches would be attracted by “the size of the market, the sizzle of L.A., and the potential to win with players like Jared Goff, Todd Gurley, and Tavon Austin on the roster — along with a potent defense led by Aaron Donald.”

Pete CarrollFlorio notes that it wouldn’t be particularly hard for the Rams to steal a head coach from another franchise, especially if that coach wants out of his current situation and the organization is willing to let him go. Florio also points out that the Rams may not have much interest in a head coach who also “envisions running the show or otherwise supplanting the folks who currently run the football operations.”

Unfortunately, Glazer doesn’t mention any specific names, although we could surely eliminate some candidates from the list. Reports indicated that the organization would pursue Pete Carroll, but the Seahawks head coach denied that he’d have interest in the opening. We heard rumblings earlier today that the Rams could also pursue former NFL coach Jon Gruden. A recent report suggested that the Rams would be pursuing an “offensive-minded head coach.”

Our own Zach Links recently listed his top-10 candidates for the Rams head coaching gig. University of Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh was atop that list, as was Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels. Other names included Falcons offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan, Stanford head coach David ShawLions offensive coordinator Jim Bob CooterLions defensive coordinator Teryl Austin, and Redskins offensive coordinator Sean McVay.

The Rams fired Jeff Fisher last week following a 4-9 start to the season. Special teams coordinator John Fassel is currently serving as the team’s interim head coach.

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