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<p><strong><h2>Early Life and Education</h2></strong></p>

<p>Jeff Fisher was born on February 25, 1958, in Culver City, California. He later moved to Los Angeles, where he attended William Howard Taft Charter High School. Fisher began his football career there, playing as a wide receiver and showing early potential on the field.</p>

<h2>College Football Career</h2>

<p>Fisher attended the University of Southern California (USC), where he played for the Trojans primarily on special teams and defense. During his three seasons at USC, he shared the field with notable teammates, including defensive <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joey_Browner">standout</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joey_Browner">Joey Browner</a>. In 1978, he was a part of the USC team that won the national championship.</p>

<h2>Time with the Chicago Bears</h2>

<p>Jeff Fisher was drafted by the Chicago Bears in the seventh round of the 1981 NFL Draft. Throughout his five-year playing career, he participated in nearly 50 games, serving as both a defensive back and a return specialist. Unfortunately, his playing years were marred by injuries. In 1983, he suffered a broken leg after a tackle from Philadelphia Eagles <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bill_Cowher">linebacker</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bill_Cowher">Bill Cowher</a>. A more severe ankle injury in 1985 ultimately ended his playing career. Despite being on injured reserve that season, Fisher earned a Super Bowl ring when the Bears triumphed over the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XX.</p>

<h2>Transition into Coaching</h2>

<p>Fisher began his coaching career while rehabilitating from his injuries. He started as an assistant to then-<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buddy_Ryan">defensive coordinator</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buddy_Ryan">Buddy Ryan</a>. When <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buddy_Ryan">Ryan</a> became the head coach of the Philadelphia Eagles, he brought Fisher along as a defensive backs coach. Fisher quickly rose through the ranks and, two years later, became the youngest defensive coordinator in the NFL at the time.</p>

<h2>Early Coaching Roles</h2>

<p>In 1991, Fisher was named defensive coordinator for the Los Angeles Rams, reuniting with his former <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Robinson_(American_football)">college coach</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Robinson_(American_football)">John Robinson</a>. The following year, he joined the San Francisco 49ers as a defensive backs coach, a role he held until 1993. In 1994, he returned to the role of defensive coordinator, this time for the Houston Oilers. After <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Pardee">head coach</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Pardee">Jack Pardee</a> was dismissed mid-season, Fisher was promoted and coached the final six games of the 1994 season. The next year, he led the team to a 7–9 record in his first full season as head coach.</p>

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<h2>From Houston Oilers to Tennessee Titans</h2>

<p>Fisher served as head coach of the franchise through its transitions from the Houston Oilers to the Tennessee Oilers and finally the Tennessee Titans, a post he held from 1995 to 2010. Under his leadership, the Titans enjoyed sustained success, particularly in the 1999 season when they secured the AFC Championship. The following year, the team posted a league-best 13–3 record. Fisher also became the fifth coach in NFL history to lead a team to at least thirteen wins in consecutive seasons. During this era, Tennessee's defense was among the league's strongest, ranking first in total yards allowed.</p>

<p>Despite dealing with inconsistent performances in subsequent seasons, Fisher continued to guide the Titans to notable achievements. In 2002, he led the team to an AFC South title and a berth in the AFC Championship Game. That year, he was named <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AP_NFL_Coach_of_the_Year">NFL Coach of the Year</a> by Football Digest and was also honored at the 101 Awards in Kansas City.</p>

<p>By 2005, Fisher became the 17th NFL coach to win 100 games with a single franchise. In 2006, during a game against the Baltimore Ravens, he reached his 200th game coached with the team, making him the first in franchise history to reach that milestone and only the twelfth in league history at the time to coach 200 games with one team. Between 2007 and 2010, Fisher led the team through both successful and challenging periods. In 2011, after 16 seasons, his tenure with the Titans officially concluded.</p>

<h2>St. Louis and Los Angeles Rams</h2>

<p>In January 2012, Jeff Fisher was named the 22nd head coach of the St. Louis Rams. In his first season, he led the team to a notable improvement, securing seven wins and showing faith in the development of young players and rookies. By 2013, the Rams finished third in the highly competitive NFC West Division and displayed marked improvements in offense despite quarterback issues.</p>

<p>Despite mixed on-field results, Fisher received a contract extension in 2015, demonstrating the organization's appreciation for his leadership. In 2016, as the team relocated to Los Angeles and became the Los Angeles Rams, Fisher continued his role as head coach. However, his time with the team ended partway through the 2016 season.</p>

<h2>Media Presence and "The Jeff Fisher Show"</h2>

<p>Alongside his coaching duties, Jeff Fisher hosted a radio program titled <em>The Jeff Fisher Show</em>, which aired Mondays during the Rams’ season. The show offered fans insight into team strategy and behind-the-scenes commentary, enhancing fan engagement with the franchise.</p>

<h2>Personal Life</h2>

<p>Fisher married Juli in 1986, and the couple had three children. Though they filed for divorce in 2004 and briefly reconciled, their separation was finalized a few years later. Juli later cited irreconcilable differences. Fisher has also maintained an active presence in the public sphere, including a now-inactive Twitter account that was last used regularly in 2014 and featured interactions with fans and team personnel.</p>

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