News from ESPN-land today says that talks between the Rams and offensive coordinator candidate Josh McDaniels have broken down. The two parties have been unable to reach a deal despite more than two days of discussion. One of Chris Mortensen's inside sources says this "surprising result" may have been caused by "the team's conservative fiscal approach."The Rams have now cast a wider net for their OC search. Apparently they're going to get interviews with current Vikings OC Darrell Bevell and Falcons QB coach Bill Musgrave. The Jagwires turned down the Rams' request to interview their OC, Dirk Koetter. (No idea what is happening with Brad Childress).
The Rams have done well here in selecting candidates. Koetter's Boise State roots and their apparent seriousness in going after McDaniels shows they're not just committed to going with Blandy McBland at OC. Steve Spagnuolo's open to an open offense.
That said, if they were serious enough about hiring McDaniels that they negotiated with him for two days, and the deal is falling apart because of money, then I have to wonder what the hell use Stan Kroenke really is. Far be it from me to tell other people how to spend their wife's money, but coaching staff is the easiest part of a football team for an owner to throw around his financial weight. You went hard after the best guy out there, now pay the man, unless he's done something totally goofy like asking for more salary than Spagnuolo.
You want to show Rams Nation you're serious about moving this team forward, Stan Kroenke? Write the damn check.
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