ST. LOUIS (AP) - Former New York Giants coach Jim Fassel is among the candidates the St. Louis Rams could interview for their head coaching vacancy this week.
General manager Billy Devaney received clearance over the weekend to speak with Ravens defensive coordinator Rex Ryan, Vikings defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier, Dolphins secondary coach Todd Bowles and Cowboys wide receivers coach Ray Sherman.
Packers linebackers coach Winston Moss got the first interview on Saturday. Devaney hopes to have a new coach in place by Jan. 24, the date of the Senior Bowl.
Interim coach Jim Haslett, who ended the season on a 10-game losing streak but impressed Devaney with an upbeat approach, will be among the finalists. Devaney said recently he'd not make a change just for change's sake.
"People can say 'Get rid of Haslett, hire the flavor of the month,'" Devaney said. "There's no guarantees."
NFL.com has reported the Rams and Fassel will meet Thursday. Fassel, 59, coached the Giants to the Super Bowl in 2000 and has been working as a radio analyst this season.
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