The St. Louis Rams have hired New York Giants defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo as their new head coach.

“We considered some very qualified and outstanding candidates for this position, but we kept coming back to Steve Spagnuolo,” general manager Billy Devaney said in a statement.

Although Rams players were hoping interim HC Jim Haslett would get the gig, they’re happy with Spagnoulo.

“Having a guy who’s got swagger makes a difference,” Rams linebacker Will Witherspoon said. “A guy who can really get guys motivated is going to be a big key.”

The Rams have a lot of talent on offense but they’re starting to get old. If Spagnuolo can bring in some young blood and motivate the old veterans the Rams could easily make the playoffs next season.

Spagnuolo is the perfect man for the job in St. Louis.