Report: Rams players support Haslett

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ESPN.com news services

If it were up to some St. Louis Rams' players, Jim Haslett would get the interim tag taken off his job title, according to a published report.

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch, citing unnamed team sources, reported Sunday that the Rams' players have drafted a petition to owner Chip Rosenbloom, asking him to keep Haslett as the team's coach.

"He knows what we need on this team," a veteran player, speaking anonymously, told the newspaper. "He knows the strengths and the weaknesses. He knows his players in and out. He's the right guy for the job."

Rams president John Shaw resigned after 29 years with the franchise and Billy Devaney was promoted to general manager Wednesday.

Devaney, who has 23 years of NFL scouting experience, will be responsible for all player personnel decisions, including the draft, free agent acquisitions, trades and other transactions. He'll also head the search for a new head coach after the season.

Haslett, 2-9 after replacing Scott Linehan following an 0-4 start, is among the candidates.

The newspaper reported that it's unknown when the petition will be delivered to Rosenbloom.

An unnamed Rams player said that it was important for the players to let Haslett know he had their support. Ultimately, however, the final decision rests with Rosenbloom.

"It's out of our hands. They don't pay us to make decisions on head coaches. But it's good for [Haslett] to know that we've got his back. All 53 players may not agree with it, but I think the vast majority wants this to happen," the anonymous player told the newspaper.

Information from The Associated Press was used in this report

[Dr. Jack]

Why wouldn't they? No work, all play. lol

They must like losing