Rams, Fisher finishing deal to hire him as coach
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}The St. Louis Rams say they are finalizing a deal to hire Jeff Fisher as their new coach.
The team confirmed reports Friday that Fisher will be joining the Rams after considering a job with the Miami Dolphins.
The 53-year-old Fisher interviewed twice with the Rams, once in Denver with owner Stan Kroenke and again in St. Louis when he toured facilities and met with quarterback Sam Bradford.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Fisher is widely considered the top prize in this winter's coaching-search sweepstakes. He coached the Titans for 17 years, including a Super Bowl matchup against the Rams in 2000 in which Tennessee fell 1 yard shy of forcing overtime in a 23-16 loss.
Fisher was the Rams defensive coordinator in 1991 when the franchise was in Los Angeles.