THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. -- More than a decade ago, back when he was coaching at small colleges, somebody introduced John Fassel to "The Stonecutter's Credo." It teaches about the importance of consistency and perseverance, even if the results are not immediately noticeable. On Wednesday morning, Fassel, now the Los Angeles Rams' interim coach, read the famous parable to his players, hoping it resonates leading into the final game of the 2016 season.
"What it means," Fassel said, "is that this game is important, because our futures depend on it."