Rams to Hire Ex Jets Coach Mike LaFleur As Offensive Coordinator

According to reports, the Los Angeles Rams are set to hire ex-New York Jets assistant Mike LaFleur as their new offensive coordinator.

Matt Galatzan | Jan 27, 2023

The Los Angeles Rams coaching staff has already undergone some serious changes this offseason.

And now, one of the biggest open positions appears to be on the verge of being filled.

According to reports, the Rams will hire former Jets offensive coordinator, Mike LaFleur, for the vacant offensive coordinator position.

LaFleur was hired as the Jets' offensive coordinator in 2021, after spending four seasons as the San Francisco 49ers passing game coordinator, as well as two years as the team's wide receivers coach, following Robert Salah who took over as New York's head coach.

Under LaFleur, and with Zach Wilson at quarterback, the Jets went 11-23 over those two seasons and missed the playoffs in both years.

Before joining the Jets, LaFleur had worked under 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan since 2014.

He is the younger brother of Packers head coach, Matt LaFleur.

LaFleur would be taking over for the recently departed Liam Coen, who accepted the same role with the Kentucky Wildcats.

Last season under Coen, the Rams' offense was a far cry from its 2021 dominance, ranking last in the NFL in total offense and as the sixth-worst scoring offense.

The Rams hope that LaFleur, along with a clean bill of health to the roster, can help turn those misfortunes around.

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Published Jan 27, 2023

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