Jeff Fisher: Critics of Rams' effort 'can kiss my ass'

Frustration is mounting for the St. Louis Rams amid a four-game losing streak, and coach Jeff Fisher is losing his patience.

The Rams fell to 4-7 with a 31-7 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, and Fisher later took aim at those questioning the team's level of motivation.

"Anyone implies that it's an effort issue, they can kiss my ass," Fisher said at his postgame news conference. "There's no effort problems. That's what happens when teams lose four in a row is people say it's effort. Come to practice, watch this team play and ask any other opponent or opposing coach. It's not an effort issue right now."

Fisher, in his fourth year with the Rams, ended the session while two reporters were asking him a question.

The Rams were seen as a potential playoff contender entering the season, but they have faded from contention after a 4-3 start. The passing offense ranks last in the NFL, and star running back Todd Gurley was held to just 19 yards on nine carries against the Bengals.

"It's execution. It's 70% offense and 30% defense," Fisher said of the team's problems. "I'll leave (special) teams out of it. Our teams always play hard."

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