Johnny Hekker came into the NFL in 2012 as an undrafted free agent out of Oregon State. He’s only had one special teams coordinator in his eight-year career with the Rams, but that will change in 2020.
John Fassel is expected to join the Cowboys’ coaching staff after his contract expired with the Rams, ending an eight-year tenure under Jeff Fisher and Sean McVay. Hekker has grown close with “Bones” and always talks highly of him, so this move hits close to home for the four-time All-Pro punter.
He reacted to Fassel leaving on Twitter Wednesday, sharing a classic GIF from “The Office.”
Mood…. pic.twitter.com/MyRRX58M00
— Johnny Hekker (@JHekker) January 8, 2020
Hekker has made four Pro Bowls and is a four-time first-team All-Pro, consistently ranking among the best punters in the league. He’s also become a trick-play wizard, completing 13 of 22 passes for 184 yards and a touchdown, with all 13 completions picking up first downs.
Losing Fassel really hurts the Rams and their special teams unit, now needing to replace a premier coach in Los Angeles.