Rams Fire Chase Blackburn

[GlendoraRam]

[DelMar]

Had to happen. Kronk and Snead knew this was an issue all season, then after what they saw Thursday ngt, I bet almost anything Sean was given the orders.

Time to salvage this ST unit and hopefully they aren’t so far screwed up and gone, they can assist us in playoffs INSTEAD of hurting us.

[Jacksnow]

Who next ST coach?

[fan since 65]

Why this was not done back in October I will never understand but I reckon it is never too late for accountability. Hopefully this lights a fire under the the STs unit. I've never seen McVay more jacked-up after a loss. I for one do believe that this team will respond well after this debacle of a loss.

[SoCalRam78]

Yes. McVay was pissed off

[DelMar]

Who next ST coach?

Who cares as long as it’s not Chase

[cdaly26]

Ben Kotwica takes over as ST coordinator

Spent 10 years in that role with Broncos

Don't know much about him - though I have a hard time envisioning him being worse than Blackburn

Let's see what happens....

[brasilrams]

Fucking finally!!!!!!

[GlendoraRam]

Ben Kotwica takes over as ST coordinator

Spent 10 years in that role with Broncos

Don't know much about him - though I have a hard time envisioning him being worse than Blackburn

Let's see what happens....

It’s not possible to be any worse!

[brasilrams]

This idiot should have never been hired to begin with.

[Rams fan since 1973]

Ben Kotwica takes over as ST coordinator

Spent 10 years in that role with Broncos

Don't know much about him - though I have a hard time envisioning him being worse than Blackburn

Let's see what happens....

It looks like he was promoted from assistant special teams coach for the Rams? Was it too late to bring someone in from the outside?

[brasilrams]

Ben Kotwica takes over as ST coordinator

Spent 10 years in that role with Broncos

Don't know much about him - though I have a hard time envisioning him being worse than Blackburn

Let's see what happens....

It looks like he was promoted from assistant special teams coach for the Rams? Was it too late to bring someone in from the outside?

Not sure , but good St coordinators will be available in the off season for sure

[GlendoraRam]

Chase Blackburn's firing is the first of its kind for Sean McVay

https://theramswire.usatoday.com/story/ ... 864414007/

[ocram23]

about time

[Rampager66]

Yes Santa Claus, there is a Virginia!

[GoldenRam]

FINALLY

[GoldenRam]

Yes Santa Claus, there is a Virginia!

I THINK it's Tennessee .. or maybe Arkansas

[NN1Badboy]

Well it's about damn time. He's been doing a crappy job since he took over. I can't believe McVay tolerated his BS as long as he did. We have come too far this season to let this one slip away because of terrible special teams play. Have we hired anyone yet?

[GlendoraRam]

Ben Kotwica has coached special teams for numerous NFL teams, having served previously as special teams coordinator for the New York Jets, Washington Redskins, Atlanta Falcons, and Denver Broncos.

Sounds like this guy was far more qualified than BlackBUM to begin with.

[malibu]

Ben Kotwica takes over as ST coordinator

Spent 10 years in that role with Broncos

Don't know much about him - though I have a hard time envisioning him being worse than Blackburn

Let's see what happens....

It’s not possible to be any worse!

My exact sentiments.

[eas-rams]

A SILVER LINING TO THAT HORRIBLE LOSS ON THURSDAY.

[fan since 65]

Finally time to kick ass and take names later on STs...hell yes I will take this as a silver lining...

[Claremontram]

A step in the right direction; now some attitude adjustments on STs: we tackle the ball carrier and drive him into the turf.

Field goals of 50 yards or less need to be made.

[EastBayRamsFan]

A SILVER LINING TO THAT HORRIBLE LOSS ON THURSDAY.

Amen-honestly long term (in years) Thursdays loss was worth it if we rid ourselves of a historically bad (stats wise) ST coordinator.

[EastBayRamsFan]

A SILVER LINING TO THAT HORRIBLE LOSS ON THURSDAY.

Amen-honestly long term (in years) Thursdays loss was worth it if we rid ourselves of a historically bad (stats wise) ST coordinator.

[eas-rams]

[eas-rams]

Seahawks knew the weak point to attack on the ST unit of the Rams. I think this guy got fired now because it was evident that he had no ability to make adjustments. I still can't believe the punt, at that time in the game, found Shaheed's hands in the middle of the field. Ridiculous. Just unexcusable.

[malibu]

Seahawks thought they were geniuses they werent they may have known the "weak point on the STs alignment" but what got Blackburn fired was his stupid pov to punt it down the middle especially with just so little time left in the game down by 2 tds and 2 extra pts. Nothing to do with Seattle's brilliance it was Blackburns stupidity to not tell Evans to punt it out of bounds even if we would net 5-10 yards less if the punt was great causing a fair catch i would rather have zero chance for a run back then an extra 10 yards punt net. You had to know they were going to run it back because of the score.

[Ants]

That punt was high and short. Pretty easy punt for coverage to be there...but there was NOBODY there when the punt was caught. How is that even possible?

[Rampager66]

When there's no leadership, both on the field and from the coach's. Who's the ST's Captain or don't they do that anymore?
How you don't have coverage or blocking schemes down to some semblance of consistency by game 15 and still be employed is what was most maddening to me. Some have been calling for him to be gone, 10 weeks ago and unfortunately, it turned out just like they said back then....
Rumblings that the new guy should've been ST coach from the start. I hope they're right and it was on scheme and not so much on talent level.