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The St. Louis Rams are set to begin their third sea-son under Head Coach Steve Spagnuolo as the teamopens Bud Light Training Camp presented by RussellAthletic at the Russell Training Center in Earth City,Mo. The teams first practice will be held Saturday,July 30 at 1:50 p.m.

The Rams are looking to build on a 2010 season thatsaw them finish with a 7-9 mark and a second-placefinish in the NFC West. Spagnuolos team showedmarked improvement in many areas as the team wonsix more games in his second season at the helmthan it did in his first. Only one NFL team - the TampaBay Buccaneers - experienced a bigger turnaround in

2010 than the Rams as Tampa Bay won seven more games than it did in 2009.

Offensively, the Rams will once again lean on their reliable veteran running backand a handful of young players who have established a foundation that give theRams a bright future. RB Steven Jackson was voted to his third Pro Bowl of hiscareer after rushing for 1,241 yards last year, eighth best in the NFL and third inthe NFC. WR Danny Amendola ranked ninth in the NFL with 85 receptions as heand WR Brandon Gibson both set new career highs in receptions.

Last season, St. Louis offense immediately reaped the benefit of the teams toptwo picks in the 2010 draft. QB Sam Bradford, the top overall pick, set new NFLrookie records for attempts and completions while finishing with the second mostpassing yards by a rookie in NFL history. Bradford took every snap for the Ramsand won more games as a rookie than any quarterback selected number oneoverall since 1970. The teams second-round pick, T Rodger Saffold, was theonly NFL rookie to start 16 games at left tackle and admirably opened holes inthe running game while protecting Bradfords blind side. The Rams five startingoffensive linemen combined to miss just one start in 2010.

On the defensive side of the ball, St. Louis mix of ascending youngsters andveteran leaders stepped up on a much-improved unit. In their 11th seasons, DEJames Hall and DT Fred Robbins had perhaps their best campaigns of theircareers, while DE Chris Long had a breakout season with 8.5 sacks and LBJames Laurinaitis led the team in tackles for the second time in as many years.

The Rams finished 2010 ranked 12th in scoring defense, seventh in sacks,second in third down defense and tenth in turnover ratio.

RAMS SET TO K ICKOFF 2011 SEASONPRESEASONDay Date Opponent Time TVSat. 8/13 Indianapolis 7 p.m. KTVISat. 8/20 Tennessee 7 p.m. KTVIFri. 8/26 at Kansas City 7 p.m. KTVIThurs. 9/1 at Jacksonville 6:30 p.m. KTVIREGULAR SEASONSun. 9/11 Philadelphia Noon FoxMon. 9/19 at N.Y. Giants 7:30 p.m. ESPNSun. 9/25 Baltimore 3:05 p.m. CBSSun. 10/2 Washington Noon FoxSun. 10/9 Bye WeekSun. 10/16 at Green Bay Noon FoxSun. 10/23 at Dallas 3:15 p.m. FoxSun. 10/30 New Orleans Noon FoxSun. 11/6 at Arizona 3:15 p.m. FoxSun. 11/13 at Cleveland Noon FoxSun. 11/20 Seattle 3:05 p.m. FoxSun. 11/27 Arizona Noon Fox

Sun. 12/4 at San Francisco 3:15 p.m. FoxMon. 12/12 at Seattle 7:30 p.m. ESPNSun. 12/18 Cincinnati Noon CBSSat. 12/24 at Pittsburgh Noon FoxSun. 1/1 San Francisco Noon Fox

2011 SCHEDULE

VISIT OUR MEDIA WEBSITE AT MEDIA.STLOUISRAMS.COM TED CREWS - SENIOR DIRECTOR OF [email protected] - 314-516-8797ARTIS TWYMAN - DIRECTOR, MEDIA [email protected] - 314-516-8759

JULIA FARON - MEDIA RELATIONS [email protected] - 314-516-8766CASEY PEARCE - PUBLIC RELATIONS [email protected] - 314-516-8765

Coach Steve Spagnuolo

ST. LOUIS RAMS BUD LI GHT TRAINI NG CAMPPRESENTED BY RUSSELL AT HL ETIC OPENS J UL Y 3 0

The St. Louis Rams media-only website, the RamsPress Room, can be accessed at media.stlouisrams.com . Media members must register with the site to gainaccess.

At the Press Room, media members can retrieve the2011 media guide, media advisories, press releases,transcripts and weekly releases.

The Press Room is the ONLY place to apply for Rams2011 season and game-by-game media credentials.

RAMS MEDIA WEBSITE


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The 2011 St. Louis Rams Bud Light Training Camp presented byRussell Athletic will feature 19 open practices at the Russell TrainingCenter in Earth City, Mo. as well as a scrimmage at LindenwoodUniversity in St. Charles, Mo., which will be held on Sunday, August7.

Weather and field conditions are evaluated daily, so all dates and

times provided are subject to change.

For more information about training camp please visit the Ramswebsite at www.stlouisrams.com . For up-to-date practice sched-ules please call the Training Camp hotline at 314-516-8852.

Date Open Practice TimesSaturday, July 30 Practice 1:50 p.m.

Sunday, July 31 Practice 1:50 p.m.

Monday, August 1 Practice 1:50 p.m.

Tuesday, August 2 Practice 5:00 p.m.

Thursday, August 4 Practice 1:50 p.m.

Friday, August 5 Practice 5:00 p.m.

Saturday, August 6 Practice 1:50 p.m.

Sunday, August 7 Scrimmage 11:00 a.m.Lindenwood University209 S. KingshighwaySt. Charles, MO 63301



Wednesday, August 10 Practice 1:50 p.m.


Friday, August 12 Practice 1:50 p.m.



Wednesday, August 17 Practice 5:00 p.m.


Monday, August 22 Practice time TBD

Tuesday, August 23 Practice time TBD

Wednesday, August 24 Practice time TBD

2011 RAMS TRAINING CAMPOPEN PRACTICE SCHEDULE

The following guidelines for all local, regional and national media coveringthe 2011 St. Louis Rams training camp are in effect.

MEDIA CHECK INMembers of the media must check in at the Rams media work room uponthe intial visit to training camp. The media workroom is located at the south-most end of the Russell Training Center.

PARKINGA limited number of on-site parking spaces are available to the media during

training camp. Please contact a member of the communications departmentfor parking pass requests. When parking spaces have been filled, auxiliaryparking is available across the street in the lot directly north of the RussellTraining Center. TV or radio stations in need of truck parking should contacta member of the communications department prior to the day that parking isneeded.

TRAINING FACILITY ACCESSAll areas except for the media work room are off-limits to all members of themedia unless accompanied or cleared by a member of the teams commu-nications department. Live shots on team grounds are not permitted unlessapproved in advance by the teams communications department.

PRACTICE ACCESS Practice will be open for training camp. Media must remain in the designated area at all times during indoor andoutdoor practices. Still photographers will be allowed to shoot the entire practice. Television cameras may shoot the stretching and individual periods ofpractice, approximately the first 20 minutes. No reporting on strategy, personnel groupings or trick plays. (Media mayNOT record, discuss on air, blog, or publish: number of repetitions taken byany player; length of any practice; attire worn by players; various positionsthe players participated in; which players practiced or did not practice; con-versations that take place on field between players and/or coaches). No cell phones or laptops are allowed on the grounds at any time. Only Coach Spagnuolo will discuss injuries with the media.The Rams have a zero tolerance policy regarding the above proce- dures.

HEAD COACH STEVE SPAGNUOLO

During training camp, Coach Spagnuolo will be available on the practicefield each day there is a scheduled practice following the conclusion of prac-tice unless otherwise stated by the coach.

COORDINATORS & OTHER ASSISTANT COACHESDefensive Coordinator Ken Flajole, Special Teams CoordinatorTom McMahon and Offensive Coordinator Josh McDaniels will be availableperiodically post-practice, as scheduled by the Head Coach.

GENERAL MANAGER & ADDITIONAL FOOTBALL STAFFGeneral Manager Billy Devaney will be available at select times. Allrequests must be made through the teams communications department.Procedurally, no other member of the football operations staff will be avail-able unless approved in advance by Senior Director of Communications TedCrews. Calls or other contacts made directly to staff members offices willbe referred to the communications department.

PLAYERS Player requests should be submitted to the teams communications depart-ment in advance whenever possible. The locker room will be closed to all media during training camp. Players are not available until all their responsibilities (i.e. lifting, positionmeetings, etc.) for that time period are completed. Players will not be available at any time when they are in the team facilityexcept during regularly scheduled media access periods. Players are available after preseason games. Media are respectfully asked not to call players, football personnel, orcoaches on their own. The team requests that you respect the Media Policyand contact the communications department. Please contact the communi-cations department for every attempt to put media in contact with a player.All players will be encouraged by the team to accommodate all interviews.

However, the player does have the right to decline.

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DIRECTIONS TO TRAININ G CAMP

The Russell Training Center is located at One Rams Way, Earth City, MO63045. Heres how to get there:

From Interstate 44:Take I-44 to HWY I-270 North. Merge onto I-70 West. Exit Earth CityExpressway North exit- 231B. Make a right on to Rider Trail. The facility ison your left. Park in the designated parking area.

From Interstate 55:Take I-55 to I-44 West. Take I-44 to HWY I-270 North. Merge onto I-70 West.Exit Earth City Expressway North exit- 231B. Make a right on to Rider Trail.The facility is on your left. Park in the designated parking area.

From Interstate 270Merge onto I-70 West. Exit Earth City Expressway North exit- 231B. Makea right on to Rider Trail. The facility is on your left. Park in the designatedparking area.

From IllinoisTake I-70 West, Exit Earth City Expressway North exit- 231B. Make a right onto Rider Trail. The facility is on your left. Park in the designated parking area.

From I-64 (HWY 40):Take I-64 to HWY I-270 North. Merge onto I-70 West. Exit Earth CityExpressway North exit- 231B. Make a right on to Rider Trail. The facility ison your left. Park in the designated parking area.

From Lambert St. Louis International AirportTake I-70 West, Exit Earth City Expressway North exit- 231B. Make a right onto Rider Trail. The facility is on your left. Park in the designated parking area.

2011July 30 -- First practice of Rams training campAug. 4 -- First day of 2011 league year at 3:01 p.m.Aug. 6 -- Hall of Fame Inductions, Canton, OhioAug. 13 -- Rams vs. Indianapolis- 7 p.m.Aug. 20 -- Rams vs. Tennessee - 7 p.m.Aug. 26 -- Rams at Kansas City - 7 p.m.Aug. 30 -- Roster cutdown to max of 75 playersSept. 2 -- Rams at Jacksonville - 6:30 p.m.Sept. 3 -- Roster cutdown to max of 53 playersSept. 8-12 -- Kickoff 2011 WeekendSept. 11 -- Rams vs. Philadelphia - Noon.

(2011 Regular Season Opening Game)Oct. 19 -- Trading deadline

2012Jan. 1 -- Final regular season gamesJan. 7-8 -- Wild Card PlayoffsJan. 14-15 -- Divisional PlayoffsJan. 22 -- Conference ChampionshipsFeb. 5 -- Super Bowl XLVI, Indianapolis

2011-12 IMPORTANT DATES

Rams Kids Club Day - Saturday, August 6 (1:30 - 3:30 p.m.)

The Rams would like to invite all Rams Kids Club members and a parent or guard-ian to an exclusive VIP Training Camp practice. Members will be allowed to watchpractice, participate in interactive activities and enjoy food and drinks. Doors openat 12:30pm and members must RSVP to [email protected]. To sign up for theRams Kids Club, please visit www.stlouisrams.com/kidsclub.

Ladies Night presented by Barnes-Jewish Hospital & WashingtonUniversity Team Physicians fo r the St. Loui s Rams

Monday, August 15 (5:00 - 7:00 p.m.)All ladies in attendance will be invited to sit in an exclusive tented area where theywill receive light snacks, drinks and giveaway items.

SPECIAL EVENTS AT CAMP

101 ESPN (101.FM - WXOS) is thehome of all St. Louis Rams games.

The 101 ESPN broadcast team will fea-ture KMOV-TV Sports Director Steve Savard as the Voice of theRams, calling all the play-by-play action. Former Rams defensivetackle DMarco Farr returns for a second season as color anaylst onall broadcasts after working as a pre-game analyst for Rams Radiosince 2006, and former NFL executive Tony Softli joins the team forhis first season with the crew.

Savard is entering his 11th season as play-by-play announcer forthe Rams. A St. Louis native and former Dallas Cowboy player,Savard is an award-winning sportscaster who has earned six EmmyAwards, including Best Sportscaster honors in 1999, 2001 and2003.

Farr played seven seasons with the Rams from 1994-2000. Hewas a member of the Rams team that won Super Bowl XXXIVafter the 1999 season. Farr earned a Pro Bowl berth that sea-son after recording a career-high 11.5 sacks. He now co-hostsThe Fastlane, ESPN 101s popular drive time talk show along withRandy Karraker and Bob Ramsey.

Softli joined 101 after 15 seasons working in NFL personnel depart-ments. He spent four seasons with as the Rams Vice Presidentof Player Personnel and 11 seasons with the Carolina Panthers,including six as Director of College Scouting.

RADIO BROADCAST PARTNERS

The Rams Kids Club, presented by Schnucks, Prairie Farms andNorth Star Frozen Treats is the official fan club for young Ramsfans ages 15 and under. There are two membership options,the Field Goal Club and the Touchdown Club, both open to chil-dren ages 4 to 15. Field Goal Club memberships are free andTouchdown memberships cost only $20!

Field Goal Club members receive a membership card, birthdaycard, an invitation to the exclusive Rams Kids Club Day at TrainingCamp, special offers from Kids Club partners and exclusive KidsClub e-mails.

Touchdown Club members receive all Field Goal Club benefitsplus exclusive Kids Club merchandise including a cinch bag, t-shirt,water bottle, plastic football, Kids Club tattoo and a Frisbee.

Touchdown Club members will also be allowed to participate inexclusive events including the Kids Club Tailgate Party, Kids ClubHoliday Party and the Kids Club Season Ending Party. Thesemembers will have the opportunity to join Rams players on the fieldof the Edward Jones Dome prior to a 2011 home game.

For a complete list of Kids Club membership benefits and to signup, please visit the Rams Kids Club website at www.stlouisrams.com/kidsclub. Fans can also sign up at the Kids Club tent at anyopen practice during 2011 Training Camp.

E-mail [email protected] for more information.

RAMS KI DS CLUB

The Rams are encouraging fans whoattend training camp to contribute tothe KidSmart Push for Pencils col-lection taking place at the entranceof Russell Training Center. Thosewho donate back to school items willbe entered into a raffle for tickets andpregame field passes to a 2011 homegame.

The items collected will be donated toKidSmart, a local non-profit that pro-vides basic school supplies to morethan 90,000 students in St. Louis.

RAMS HELP PUSH FOR PENCILS

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Are all training camp practices open to the public?The 2011 St. Louis Rams Bud Light Training Camp presented by RussellAthletic will feature 19 open practices at the Russell Training Center in EarthCity, Mo.

Does the practice schedule change?The practice schedule can change. Weather and field conditions are evaluateddaily. Check the St. Louis Rams website for updates (www.stlouisrams.com)or call the Rams Training Camp hotline (314-516-8852) for the most up-to-datepractice information. Practice times are subject to change without notice.

Is there a charge to see any of the practices?There is no charge for fans to attend any of the open training camp practices.

What time should I arrive to watch practice?Gates open one half hour before practice begins.

Where will fans park during training camp?Parking will be available for free; however, parking is limited to the lot directlynorth of the Russell Training Center. There will be no parking allowed at areabusinesses or in the Russell Training Center parking lot. Fans are encouragedto carpool.

Where do fans with disabilities park?Fans with handicap parking permits that are issued through the MissouriDepartment of Revenue will be allowed to park inside the gates of RussellTraining Center. Handicap parking permits must be properly displayed, hang-ing from the rear view mirror of the vehicle, for security officials to grant entry.

Where do VIP guests and sponsors check-in?VIP guests and sponsors should enter the lobby through the main RussellTraining Center entrance. Proceed to the designated Marketing & Sales VIPGuest Check-In table to obtain your practice credential from a representativeof the Rams Marketing & Sales Department.

Will fans be able to get autographs?There will be autograph sessions with select players following each open prac-tice and the open scrimmage at Lindenwood University. Autograph sessionsare subject to change without notice due to weather or football-related matters.Please be polite when you ask for autographs, and realize the players will behot and tired after their session.

What should I bring to training camp?For your comfort, please feel free to bring the following items to training camp:Hats, jackets, rain gear, sunglasses, sunscreen, binoculars, blankets, umbrel-las, lawn chairs and strollers.

May I bring my camera to training camp?Yes. Feel free to bring your camera to take photos of players and coaches.Flash photography is not allowed. Video cameras will not be allowed.

May I bring a cooler to training camp?Small coolers are permitted at training camp, but will be subject to search.Alcoholic beverages and glass containers are prohibited.

Will there be seating at training camp?Limited bleacher seating for fans will be provided around the practice fields.Additional seating will be available on the hill near the fields. Feel free to bringa blanket to sit on.

What should I leave at home?The following items will not be permitted at training camp: alcoholic beverages,glass containers, noise makers, loud radios, large signs or inappropriate attire.Also, no weapons of any kind, regardless of persons with concealed carryhandgun permits, will be allowed onto the property of Russell Training Center.

Are backpacks and bags allowed at practice?For the safety and enjoyment of all fans attending Rams practice, only smallbags will be permitted at training camp. All persons and/or bags may be sub-

ject to inspection.

Are pets allowed at practice?Animals are not allowed due to the size of the crowd and safety concerns. Theonly exception is guide dogs for the blind.

Will the Rams provide tours of Russell Training Center during trainingcamp?The Rams will not provide tours of the teams headquarters.

Can I purchase merchandise at training camp?Fans can purchase authentic Rams merchandise at training camp. A MainGatemerchandise trailer will be outside of the fan entrance throughout camp.

Will concessions be available at training camp?Limited food and beverage items will be available for purchase at each openpractice session.

Is there an ATM on site?There are not ATM machines available at the Russell Training Center. Pleaseplan accordingly.

Where are first-aid services located?A medical station will be set up near the fan seating area and will be markedby signage. Also, Rams Watch personnel will be roaming near the fan seatingarea in case those in attendance need any type of assistance.

Where do I go if I have a question?An information booth will be set up near the main fan entrance to the field.Also, any Rams staff member can assist you with your question.

What is the smoking policy?For the comfort and health of all fans, the Russell Training Center is a smoke-free environment. There is no smoking allowed anywhere on the property ofRussell Training Center.

What safety measures are in place?For your safety, members of the St. Louis County Police Department, the Ramssecurity staff and Rams Watch personnel will be present.

TRAINI NG CAMP FREQUENTLY ASK ED QUESTIONS

The St. Louis Rams are holding the 2011 training camp at the teams facility, the Russell TrainingCenter, in Earth City, Mo., for the third-consecutive season. The team trained at ConcordiaUniversity Wisconsin in Mequon, Wis., in 2008 before returning to Earth City in 2009. This is thesixth time that the Russell Training Center has hosted training camp after the Rams held campthere from 2005-07.

The Russell Training Center, officially opened on June 20, 1996, is the year-round home to theSt. Louis Rams. The facility features a 90,000 square-foot building that is home to the Ramsfootball and administrative offices. The building includes amenities and training areas for play-ers including a 6,000 square-foot weight room and training room, half-court basketball floor, two

racquetball courts and spas, swimming pool, sauna and steam room. The building also provides team meeting space with 16 meeting roomsand a 120-seat auditorium.

Three outdoor football fields and one indoor field are located on the Russell Training Center grounds. The 80-yard indoor domed practice fieldis 68,000 total square feet, one of the largest in the NFL, and rises 65 feet high. The playing surface is FieldTurf, a synthetic surface with agrass-like feel similar to the surface at the Edward Jones Dome. Behind the building are the three outdoor fields, including two natural grassfields and an artificial Astroturf field.

THE RUSSELL TRAININ G CENTER

The Russell Training Center in Earth City, Mo.


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RB Steven Jackson raced into Rams his-tory midway through the 2010 season ashis 110-yard effort in Tampa Bay pushedhim past Hall of Famer Eric Dickerson andinto the top spot on the franchises all-timerushing list.

During pregame warmups prior to theRams Week 8 win over Carolina, Jacksondonned a pair of rec specs goggles thatDickerson famously wore. Jackson madethe gesture as a way to honor Dickerson.

Jackson entered last season ranked third in franchise history in rush-ing. In Week 4, he passed Marshall Faulk (6,959) to move into sec-ond place on the franchises all-time rushing list and has distancedhimself from Dickerson as well.

Rams Career Rushing Yards LeadersYards

Steven Jackson (2004- ) 7,948Eric Dickerson (1983-87) 7,245Marshall Faulk (1999-2005) 6,959Lawrence McCutcheon (1972-79) 6,186Dick Bass (1960-69) 5,417

JA CKSON STANDS ALONE

RB Steven Jackson

With 1,241 yards in 2010, RB Steven Jackson became the first playerin Rams history to record six consecutive 1,000-yard seasons. Hisstreak of six straight 1,000-yard rushing seasons is the longest activestreak in the NFL

Jackson finished eighth in the NFL and third in the NFC in rushingthis season. Since becoming a starter in 2006, Jackson posted yearlyrushing totals of 1,046, 1,528, 1,002, 1,042 and 1,416 yards in addi-tion to this years total.

Consecutive 1,000-Yard Rushing Seasons In Rams HistoryConsecutive Seasons Years

Steven Jackson 6 2005-10Eric Dickerson 4 1983-86

Marshall Faulk 3 1999-2001

SIX IN A ROW

RB Steven Jackson has already extended his franchise record for 1,000-yard seasons to six.

RAMS AL L-TI ME LEADIN G RUSHERS

Eric Dickerson7,245 yards

Marshall Faulk6,959 yards

Steven Jackson7,948 yards

Lawrence McCutcheon6,186 yards

Dick Bass5,417 yards

RB Steven Jackson reached the centurymark four times in 2010 to give him 27100-yard rushing performances on hiscareer.

With a 102-yard performance in Week13 in Arizona, RB Steven Jackson tiedMarshall Faulk for second most 100-yard

rushing games in team history with 27. Hisnext 100-yard game will put him alone insecond place in team history.

Jacksons other 100-yard games in 2010included 110 yards on 22 carries in Week7 against the Buccaneers; 109 yards in Week 6 against San Diego;and a season-best 114 yards in Week 5 at Detroit.

Career 100-yard Games in Rams History

Eric Dickerson (1983-87) 38Steven Jackson (2004- ) 27Marshall Faulk (1999-2005) 27

Lawrence McCutcheon (1972-79) 22

CENTURY M ARK

RB Steven Jackson

As RB Steven Jackson climbed to thetop of the franchises all-time rushing listin 2010, he continued to gain ground onthe Rams all-time rushing touchdown list.Jackson scored six times this season togive him 47 rushing touchdowns on hiscareer.

In Week 10 at San Francisco, Jacksonstouchdown run allowed him to passDeacon Dan Towler for the third-mostrushing touchdowns in franchise history.

Rams Career Rushing TD LeadersTD

Marshall Faulk (1999-2005) 58Eric Dickerson (1983-87) 56Steven Jackson (2004- ) 47Dan Towler (1050-55) 43Dick Bass (1960-69) 34

RUSHING TOUCHDOWN HISTORY

RB Steven Jackson


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Throughout his career RB Steven Jackson has shown the ability tocatch passes out of the backfield and while lined up at receiver. Inaddition to leading the team in rushing, Jackson ranked third amongRams in receptions (46) in 2010. With 327 career catches, Jacksonranks ninth in team history in the category.

Since 2006, Jackson has registered 265 receptions for 2,161 receiv-ing yards (8.2-yard average). During that time, Jacksons 265 recep-tions and his 2,161 receiving yards rank among the best runningbacks. In 2006, Jackson registered career highs with 90 catches for806 yards. The 90 catches rank sixth in NFL history in one season

among running backs.Receptions Leaders Among Running Backs, 2006-Present

Rec Yards Avg. Long TDReggie Bush / NO 294 2,142 7.3 74 12Steven Jackson / STL 265 2,161 8.2 64t 5Brian Westbrook / PHI-SF 262 2,203 8.4 62t 16Frank Gore/SF 255 2,152 8.4 48 9L. Tomlinson/SD-NYJ 240 1,931 8.0 51t 7

CATCHING ON

RB Steven Jackson dives for the end zone on touchdown reception. The catch was one of 327 in Jacksons career.

RB Steven Jackson has shown the abilityto contribute in the rushing game and inthe receiving game. Since the start of the2006 season, Jackson leads the NFL with118.2 yards from scrimmage per game(minimum 50 games).

Since 2006, Jackson has 1,755 touchesfor 8,390 yards. His touches and scrim-mage yards are the most over that timeperiod.

Last season, Jackson ranked third in theNFC and ninth in the NFL with 1,624scrimmage yards.

On the season, Jackson averaged 101.5 scrimmage yards per game,marking the fifth consecutive season hes averaged at least 100yards from srimmage per game. The streak dates back to his firstyear as an NFL starter in 2006. He averaged 145.9 scrimmage yardsper game in 2006.

In 2006, Jackson recorded 2,334 yards from scrimmage, the fifth-highest single-season total in NFL history. That season Jacksonrushed for 1,528 yards and 13 touchdowns on 346 attempts. He

added 806 yards receiving on 90 catches. The 90 catches rank sixthin NFL history in one season among running backs.

Yards From Scrimmage/Game Leaders, 2006-PresentGames Touches Yards Yds/Game

Steven Jackson / STL 71 1,755 8,390 118.2Adrian Peterson / MIN* 61 1,317 6,952 114.0Frank Gore / SF 70 1,499 7,958 113.7L. Tomlinson / SD-NYJ 77 1,637 7,974 103.6Brian Westbrook / PHI-SF 66 1,151 6,303 95.5

JA CK OF ALL TRADES

RB Steven Jackson

A week after becoming the franchisesall-time leading rusher, Steven Jacksonmade another move towards a signifi-cant Rams record.

With 64 total yards in Week 8 againstCarolina (59 rushing, 4 receiving),Jackson passed WR Henry Ellard forfourth in franchise history in yards fromscrimmage.

In Week 10, Jackson became thefourth Ram and 80th player in NFL his-tory to reach 10,000 career scrimmageyards. Last season, Jackson rankedthird in the NFC and ninth in the NFLwith 1,624 scrimmage yards.

Jackson now has 10,618 career scrimmage yards. Ellard, whoplayed for the Rams from 1983-93 and later coached the teams widereceivers, posted 9,816 total yards while wearing the horns.

Entering 2011, Jackson needs just 412 scrimmage yards to tieMarshall Faulk for second all time among Rams.

Rams All-Time Leaders, Yards From ScrimmageYears Rushing Rec. Total

Isaac Bruce 1994-07 150 14,109 14,259Torry Holt 1999-08 57 12,660 12,717Marshall Faulk 1999-05 6,959 4,071 11,030Steven Jackson 2004- 7,948 2,670 10,618Henry Ellard 1983-93 55 9,761 9,816

MAK ING HISTORY

RB Steven Jackson

Throughout his career, RB Steven Jackson has been the definition of

a bell cow back as hes willingly carried a sizeable workload for theRams. Last season was no exception, as few in the NFL handled thefootball more than Jackson.

SJ39s 330 carries were second most in the NFL in 2010, trailingonly Atlantas Michael Turner. In addition, Jackson caught 45 passes,which gave him 376 scrimmage touches, second most in the NFL.

2010 NFL Leaders, Total TouchesRush Rec. Total Yards

Arian Foster / HOU 327 66 393 2,220Steven Jackson / STL 330 46 376 1,624Ray Rice / BAL 307 63 370 1,776Chris Johnson / TEN 316 44 360 1,609Cedric Benson/ CIN 321 28 349 1,289

A WORKHORSE BACK

RB Steven Jackson finished second in the NFL in carries and total touches as the Rams once again benefitted from his reliability.


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QB Sam Bradford made his markon the NFL record books with aspectacular season that turned outto be one of the best ever by arookie quarterback.

Bradford set NFL rookie recordsfor completions (354) and attempts(590), and his 3,512 passing yardsin 2010 are the second most by arookie in NFL history, trailing onlyPeyton Mannings 3,739 in 1998.Bradfords 18 touchdowns are tiedfor fifth most among rookies in NFLhistory.

The top overall pick in last yearsdraft is one of just three rookiequarterbacks in NFL history to passfor 3,000 yards in a season. During a midseason stretch, Bradfordset an NFL rookie record with 174 consecutive attempts without aninterception. Bradford was named Offensive Rookie of the Year byThe Associated Press .

NFL Rookie Passing Records

AttemptsSam Bradford (2010) 590Peyton Manning (1998) 575Chris Weinke (2001) 540Rick Mirer (1993) 486David Carr (2002) 444

CompletionsSam Bradford (2010) 354Peyton Manning (1998) 326Chris Weinke (2001) 293Matt Ryan (2008) 265Joe Flacco (2008) 257

Yards

Peyton Manning (1998) 3,739Sam Bradford (2010) 3,512Matt Ryan (2008) 3,440Joe Flacco (2008) 2,971Chris Weinke (2001) 2,931

Touchdown PassesPeyton Manning (1998) 26Charlie Conerly (1948) 22Dan Marino (1983) 20Jim Plunkett (1971) 19Sam Bradford (2010) 18Fran Tarkenton (1961) 18Joe Namath (1965) 18

Sam Bradford, the top overall pick in last years draft, was the onlyrookie quarterback to start all 16 games in 2010. Bradford led theRams to a 7-9 record while passing for 3,512 yards with 18 touch-downs and 15 interceptions.

Bradford is one of just a handful of NFL quarterbacks to start 16games as a rookie. Below is a look at how Bradford fared in hisfirst NFL campaign compared to other NFL signal callers who werefirst-round draft picks and played as rookies.

Significant NFL Rookie Starting Quarterbacks

Player Comp.% Yards TDs INTs RatingPeyton Manning 56.7 3,739 26 28 71.2Matt Ryan 61.1 3,440 16 11 87.7Joe Flacco 60.0 2,971 14 12 80.3Ben Roethlisberger 66.4 2,621 17 11 98.1Sam Bradford 60.0 3,512 18 15 76.5

A ROOKIE NO MORE

QB Sam Bradfords numbers during his rookie season compare favorably with other quarterbacks chosen in the first round in recent years.

During his standout rookie season, RamsQB Sam Bradford saw his name attached

to numerous NFL rookie records.

While proud of his statistical accomplish-ments, Bradford has always maintainedthat the win-loss column is really the onlyitem hes interested in tracking.

That being the case, Bradford did makean impact in his favorite statistic. Hisseven wins are the most by a rookiequarterback drafted number one overallsince the AFL-NFL merger in 1970.

Bradford took over a team that went 1-15 in 2009 and led the Ramsto a 7-9 record.

Most Wins By a Rookie Quarterback Chosen #1 (Since 1970)Year Team Record

Sam Bradford 2010 Rams 7-9Jeff George 1990 Colts 6-7Jim Plunkett 1971 Patriots 6-8Drew Bledsoe 1993 Patriots 5-7John Elway 1983 Broncos 4-6David Carr 2002 Texans 4-12

JU ST WIN, BABY!

QB Sam Bradford

QB Sam Bradford

Rams QB Sam Bradford didnt miss anoffensive play last season, making himone of just three quarterbacks in theNFL to be on the field for all of his teamssnaps in 2010. Baltimores Joe Flacco andIndianapolis Peyton Manning were theother two.

In addition, Bradford is one of just fourrookie quarterbacks in NFL history tohandle all of his teams snaps in a 16game season. The other three are PeytonManning (1998), David Carr (2002) and

Matt Ryan (2008)

IRON SAM

QB Sam Bradford

A Y EAR TO REMEMBER


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Turnovers can often tell the story inthe NFL, and theyve certainly painteda big portion of the picture for the 2010Rams.

St. Louis was 6-1 last season whenthey won the turnover battle. St. Louiscommitted just 21 turnovers this sea-son, tied for 8th fewest in the NFL.The Rams committed 33 in 2009.

The Rams were aided by superb ballprotection from their player who han-dles it most often. When RB StevenJackson lost a fumble in Week 14 inNew Orleans, it was his first lost fum-ble in 562 touches. Hes lost just 14 fumbles in 2,205 career touches.

As a team, St. Louis lost just six fumbles in 2010, tied for the secondfewest in the NFL on the year.

TURNOVER STORY

QB Sam Bradford and C Jason Brown

Last season, the Rams offense made great strides in the mostimportant statistical category, which led to the team winning six moregames than it did in 2009.

Although St. Louis had no significant changes at the wide receiver,tight end and running back positions, the Rams scored 114 morepoints in 2010 than they did in 2009, an increase of 7.2 points pergame.

The jump was a significant one for St. Louis. Among NFL teams, only

Oakland experienced a greater increase in points scored in 2010.

Biggest Differential in Points Scored from 2009-20102009 2010 Difference

Oakland Raiders 197 410 +213St. Louis Rams 175 289 +114Detroit Lions 262 362 +100Tampa Bay Buccaneers 244 341 +97

OFFENSE ON T HE RISE

One year removed from allowing 44

sacks, the Rams kept their quarter-back upright at a much better rate in2010.

Sam Bradford was dropped by oppo-nenents just 34 times this season.The 10-sack decrease was the sixth-best improvement in the NFL over2009 team totals.

Making the single-year improvementmore impressive is the fact that theteam accomplished the feat withboth a rookie quarterback and rookie

left tackle in Rodger Saffold. Theteams starting right tackle, second-year pro Jason Smith, entered the season with just five careerstarts under his belt.

No team in the NFL had fewer combined starts at the right tackle,left tackle and quarterback position than the Rams did going into2010, yet St. Louis still enjoyed an increase of 7.2 points per gameoffensively.

The Rams finished the season ranked 12th in the NFL in sacks perpass play at 5.76 percent, a dramatic improvement over their 8.1rate in 2009, which ranked 25th in the NFL.

A leading cause for the offensive lines success was its consistenthealth and continuity. St. Louis five opening day starters on theoffensive line combined to miss just one start in 2010.

Biggest single-year sacks allowed differential from 2009-2010

Team 2009 2010 DifferentialKansas City Chiefs 42 22 -20Detroit Lions 43 26 -17New York Giants 32 16 -16Buffalo Bills 46 30 -16Green Bay Packers 51 36 -15St. Louis Rams 44 34 -10

PROTECTION PLAN

T Jason Smith

The Rams coaching staff found ways toget everyone involved in 2010, and theresult was career years for numerousSt. Louis players on offense.

Of the Rams three wide receivers andtwo tight ends (not including rookies)who were on the roster for at least eightgames in 2010, four set new careerhighs in receptions this year, and a fifthcame up just shy of his previous careerbest.

WRs Danny Amendola and BrandonGibson along with TEs Billy Bajemaand Daniel Fells reached their previouscareer bests, while Laurent Robinson fell three catches short of his.

In addition, rookies Danario Alexander, Mardy Gilyard and MichaelHoomanawanui combined for 39 receptions and four touchdowncatches.

Career Highs for Rams Veteran Pass Catchers2010 Total Previous Best

Danny Amendola 85 43Brandon Gibson 53 34Laurent Robinson 34 37Billy Bajema 14 8Daniel Fells 41 21

CAREER YEARS

WR Brandon Gibson

Rams TE Michael Hoomanawanui helped give the Rams a spark on offense, which resulted in St.Louis experiencing a drastic improvement on t he scoreboard last season.


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Pressure on the quarterback has always been a trademark of a SteveSpagnuolo defense, and the Rams were among the NFLs best atgetting to the passer in 2010.

The Rams recorded 43 sacks on the season as a team, whichranked seventh in the NFL. St. Louis saw a dramatic improvementthis season when it comes to reaching the opposing quarterback. In2009, the club ranked 30th in the NFL with 25 sacks. No team in theNFL experienced a bigger increase in sacks this season than theRams 18. Detroit also enjoyed an 18-sack increase, while KansasCity (+17) and the New York Giants improved by 14 sacks.

St. Louis was paced by DE James Hall, who in his 11th NFL seasonturned in his second highest total of the season. Hall led the teamwith 10.5, followed by DE Chris Long with 8.5.

2010 NFL Leaders, Team SacksTeam Sacks1. Pittsburgh Steelers 482t. Green Bay Packers 472t. Oakland Raiders 472t. San Diego Chargers 475. New York Giants 466. Detroit Lions 447. St. Louis Rams 43

8t. New York Jets 408t. Tennessee Titans 4010. Three tied 39

SACK ATTACK

DE James Hall drops Philip Rivers for one of his two sacks in Week 6. Hall had two of St. Louis seven sacks in the teams win over San Diego, and the Rams had 43 as a team in 2010.

The Rams ability to get offthe field on third down defen-sively was a crucial part oftheir success in 2010.

St. Louis finished the seasonranked second in the NFL onthird down as opponentsconverted just 33.5 percentagainst the Rams.

In Week 16, the 49ers con-verted just 4-of-16 (25 pct.) onthird down, and in the Ramsfirst meeting with San Francisco this season, St. Louis held the49ers to 0-of-11 on third down. The Rams performances against SanFrancisco was one of many strong ones by the Rams when it cameto third down defense.

Their Week 12 win in Arizona, one that saw the Cardinals convertust 1-of-11 (9 pct.) on third down, marked the fourth time this seasontheyve held their opponent to 12 percent or less on third down. InWeek 4, Seattle converted just 4-of-15 on third down (27 pct.) andwas 0-for-6 in the second half.

In Week 12 at Denver, the Broncos were just 1-of-9 on third down(11 pct.). Steve Spagnuolos defense held Washington to 1-for-10(10 pct.) on third-down conversions in Week 3.

2010 NFL Leaders, Third Down Defense

Team Conversion %1. New York Giants 31.72. St. Louis Rams 33.53. Pittsburgh Steelers 33.54. San Diego Chargers 33.75. New Orleans Saints 34.56. Chicago Bears 34.77. Oakland Raiders 34.9

8. Washington Redskins 35.09. Green Bay Packers 36.210. New York Jets 37.0

GET OFF THE FIELD!

S Craig Dahl and DE C.J. Ah You stop Knowshon Moreno short of the marker on third down in Denver.

Steve Spagnuolos swarming defensesaw an increase in takeaways thisseason, which played a major factor ineach of the teams seven wins.

St. Louis finished the season with26 takeaways, which was six morethan the Rams had in 2009. Ramsdefenders intercepted eight passesin 2009 and had 14 in their secondseason under Spagnuolo. The Ramsforced 19 fumbles as well, which wasthe fifth most in the NFL according toStatsPass.com.

CB Bradley Fletcher lead the Rams with four interceptions, whileseven different defenders recorded at least one interception for St.Louis in 2010. S Oshiomogho Atogwe ranked second on the clubwith three interceptions.

St. Louis finished the year plus-5 in turnover ratio, which was 10thbest in the NFL. In 2009, the Rams finished the season tied for 30th

with a minus-13 turnover ratio, a plus-18 swing in turnover ratio.

TAK E IT AWAY

S Craig Dahl

The Rams were one of the stingiest teamsin the NFL when it came to protecting theirend zone in 2010.

St. Louis gave up just 32 total touchdownsthis season, tied for fourth fewest in theNFL. Opponents scored just seven rushingtouchdowns against the Rams, which was

also tied for the fourth fewest in the league.

NFL Leaders, Fewest TouchdownsAllowed

TDs Allowed1. Pittsburgh Steelers 222. Green Bay Packers 243. Baltimore Ravens 274t. St. Louis Rams 324t. Chicago Bears 324t. New Orleans Saints 324t. Tennessee Titans 328. Atlanta Falcons 359t. Four teams tied 36

ACCESS DENIED

LB James Laurinaitis


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LB James Laurinaitis led all NFL rookie linebackers in tackles in 2009,and he followed up his stellar rookie campaign with a strong perfor-mance in his sophomore NFL season. Laurinaitis led St. Louis with129 stops this season and became the first Ram since Pisa Tinoisomato record 100 tackles in each of his first two seasons.

Laurinaitis rarely came off the field as he played in a team-high 1,093snaps in 2010, and his ability to help in the passing game was a hugeasset for the Rams. The former Ohio State Buckeye had seven passesdefensed, one interception and three sacks on the year. Among Rams,only starting cornerbacks Ron Bartell (13) and Bradley Fletcher (12)had more pass breakups.

On Denvers final drive in Week 12, the Broncos targeted TE DanielGraham deep down the field, but Laurinaitis got a hand in and knockedthe ball loose to help preserve the victory. In Week 8, he endedCarolinas opening possession with an interception.

MAN IN THE MIDDLE

Linebacker James Laurinaitis enjoyed another productive season as he led the Rams in tackles and made numerous plays in the passing game while rarely leaving the field.

DE James Halls 11th NFL season was one of his best for the vet-eran leader of St. Louis defense. He led the team with 10.5 sackson the year and has also recorded 57 tackles, including two for loss.Hall also led the Rams and tied for second in the NFL with six forcedfumbles in 2010.

In the Rams Week 16 win over San Francisco, Hall recorded 2.0sacks in a game for the third time this season. His other two came inWeek 4 against Seattle and Week 6 versus San Diego.

Hall now has 57.0 career sacks. His 10.5 sacks was his second-highest single season total of his career (11.5 in 2004). He finishedthe season ranked ninth in the NFC in sacks.

A HALL OF A PLAYER

DE James Hall had 10.5 sacks in 2010, which was his second-best season total of his 11-year career. Hes seen here sacking Donovan McNabb in Week 3.

Both offensively and defensively, theRams were among the leagues best thisseason when it came to short yardagesituations.

On offense, St. Louis converted an 80.8percent of its 3rd-and-1 and 4th-and-1opportunities, the second highest markin the NFL. The league average was65.8 percent.

Defensively, the Rams allowed oppo-nents to convert just 53.8 percent ofsuch situations, third best in the NFL andwell above the league average of 65.8 percent.

SHORT YA RDAGE SUCCESS

DT Fred Robbins

Defensively, the Rams were amongthe most improved teams in the NFL in2010.

St. Louis finished in the top 10 inthe league in sacks (7th), third downdefense (2nd) and total touchdownsallowed (4t). In addition, the Ramsexperienced significant increasesover 2009 in several key areas. St.Louis ranked 12th in points per gameallowed (20.5) after finishing 31st ayear earlier (27.3). In all, the Ramsallowed 108 fewer points in 2010 thanthey did in 2009.

The Rams improved 10 spots in total defense as they ranked 19th in2010 after finishing 29th in 09, and they ranked 17th against the run(113.1 yards per game), compared to 27th in 2009 (137.6).

MARK ED IMPROVEMENT

CB Ron Bartell

The Rams defense showed vastimprovement in several areas last sea-son, and one of the biggest statistical

jumps St. Louis made came in opponentpasser rating.

After finishing 31st in the NFL in 2009 asopposing passers posted a 96.9 ratingagainst the Rams, Steve Spagnuolosgroup was 9th in the league in the cat-egory in 2010. Opponents passer ratingagainst St. Louis was 80.4.

The drop off came in large part to a passrush that finished seventh in the NFL in sacks. Also, only six teamsallowed fewer touchdown passes than the Rams last season, whichhad a big impact on opponents ratings.

NFL Leaders, Fewest Touchdowns AllowedOpp. Rating

1. Green Bay Packer 67.22. Pittsburgh Steelers 73.13. Chicago Bears 74.44. San Diego Chargers 76.25. Baltimore Ravens 76.46. New York Jets 77.17. Tampa Bay Buccaneers 77.68. Atlanta Falcons 78.19. St. Louis Rams 80.4

PASSING THE TEST

S James Butler


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In his first season with the Rams, WR Danny Amendola set newteam records in the return game. In year two in St. Louis forAmendola, he became a key component of the offense as well.

Amendola led the Rams with 85 receptions for 689 yards in 2010.He finished ninth in the NFL and fifth in the NFC in catches lastseason. He also averaged 11.3 yards per punt return.

In 2009, his first season on an NFL roster, Amendola caught 43passes for 326 yards in 14 games. He surpassed both totals by

midseason in 2010 and added three touchdowns as well.

In addition, Amendola was one of the leagues best on third down.His 29 receptions on third down were third most in the NFL in 2010.

2010 NFL Leaders, Third-Down ReceptionsThird Down Rec.

1. Roddy White, ATL 36 2. Stevie Johnson, BUF 303. Danny Amendola, STL 29 4t. Davone Bess, MIA 284t. Kellen Winslow, TB 284t. Jason Witten, DAL 28

The former Texas Tech Red Raider led the NFL in all-purpose yard-age in 2010 with 2,364 yards. Amendola was the only player in theleague to lead his team in punt return, kick return, and receivingyardage.

Amendolas 85 catches this season ranked 13th in Rams historyfor a single season. Hes caught at least one pass in every gamesince joining the Rams in Week 2 of the 2009 season, a streak of30 consecutive games with a reception.

DE Chris Long enjoyed a breakoutseason in 2010, his third NFL cam-paign.

Long posted a career-high 8.5 sackson the season and recorded at least1.0 sacks in seven of his last 11games. Additionally, he led the Ramswith 16 quarterback hits and 21 pres-sures.

In Week 16, he dropped Alex Smithand forced a fumble that FredRobbins recovered to end a fourthquarter drive. In Week 12 in Denver,

his relentless effort on the games finaldrive helped the Rams hold on to a victory. With St. Louis clinging toa three-point lead in the final minute of Sundays game, Long sackedKyle Orton on second down and pressured him into an errant throwon fourth down.

In Week 6 against San Diego, Long turned in his first two-sack per-formance of the season and his second of his career. For his efforts,Long was named NFC Defensive Player of the Week.

LONG ON TALENT

DE Chris Long

DANDY DANNY

WR/PR Danny Amendola gave the Rams a boost on offense and in the kicking game in 2010. His85-catch performance this season was one of the best in team history.

One of the biggest moves the Rams made last offseason was theacquisition of veteran DT Fred Robbins, and the addition of the 11thyear pro quickly paid dividends.

Robbins set a new career high with 6.0 sacks on the season andhad a big impact on the Rams defense. He held off blockers to allowJames Laurinaitis to run free, and his pass rush accumen drew theattention of opposing offenses and helped his defensive line mates.

In Week 6, Robbins had a sack and three quarterback hits in theRams win over San Diego, and following the win, teammate ChrisLong said the inside push Robbins provided helped Long enjoy atwo-sack day that led to Long being named NFC Defensive Player

of the Week.On the season, Robbins had 24 total tackles, including four for loss,eight quarterback hits and seven passes defensed. Hes a big reasonwhy the Rams saw a big improvement against the run and on thirddown.

Robbins came to the Rams after six seasons with the New YorkGiants. During two of those seasons, Steve Spagnuolo was theGiants defensive coordinator. Its no coincidence that those twocampaigns were perhaps the best of Robbins career as he tied hisprevious career high in sacks (5.5) in each of those seasons and wasa Pro Bowl alternate in 2008. He played a key role in New Yorks runto their Super Bowl XLII championship.

WELCOME ABOARD

Rams DT Fred Robbins drops Seattle RB Justin Forsett for a loss. After joining St. Louis as a free agent last spring, Robbins made a big impact on a much-improved Rams defense in 2010.

TE Daniel Fells was a favorite target ofQB Sam Bradford in 2010, and the fourth-year pro enjoyed his best season as a proas a result.

Fells set new career highs in both recep-tions and yards this season. He finishedwith 41 catches for 391 yards in 2010,besting last years marks of 21 grabs and273 yards. Fells also had a pair of touch-down catches.

Fells and WR Danny Amendola were theonly Rams who have recorded at least one reception in every game

in 2010.

FELLS STEPS FORWARD

TE Daniel Fells


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Midway through the season, Rams RBSteven Jackson and K Josh Brown showedup to practice wearing blue t-shirts thatread, Vote Don Jones for Pro Bowl 2010.The shirts were special ordered by team-mate Hank Fraley as Rams players voicedtheir opinion on which punter should repre-sent the NFC in Hawaii.

Jones was eventually named an alternate

to the All-Star game after another strongseason. He finished eighth in the NFL andfourth in the NFC with a gross puntingaverage of 45.5 yards per kick. He alsoranked third in the NFL and second in the NFC in net punting aver-age (40.0).

Jones specialty is pinning opponents deep in their own territory. Hetied for fifth in the NFL with 32 punts inside the opponents 20-yardline this season.

In Week 10 in San Francisco, Jones turned in perhaps his mostimpressive single game performance of his career. He punted 10times for a 43.7 average and didnt allow a single punt to be returned,making him the only punter in the NFL this season to produce a gamewith 0 return yards on nine or more punts.

The Rams signed Jones as a restricted free agent prior to the 2007season, and during his time in St. Louis, Jones ranks second amongNFL punters in gross and net average.

NFL Leaders in Gross Punting Avg., 2007-presentGross Avg.

1. Shane Lechler, OAK 49.12t. Donnie Jones, STL 47.32t. Andy Lee, SF 47.24. Mat McBriar 46.95. Mike Scifres 45.9

NFL Leaders in Net Punting Avg., 2007-presentNet Avg.

1. Shane Lechler, OAK 41.82. Donnie Jones, STL 40.63. Andy Lee, SF 39.94. Matt McBriar, DAL 39.95. Dustin Colquitt, KC 39.2

*Min. 120 pu

K I C K I N G I T

P Donnie Jones

K Josh Brown is among the NFLs bestwhen it comes to kicking from long dis-tance.

Brown connected on a 52-yard try inWeek 15 against the Chiefs, his second52-yarder in 2010. He also hit one aspart of a 4-for-4 afternoon in Week 13 atArizona.

Brown hit six field goals of 50-plus yards in2008 and 2009, tying the team record formost field goals from 50-plus in a season.His 2008 and 09 seasons are tied with Tony Zendejas for most50-yard field goals in a season in team history.

Brown now ranks sixth in NFL history in successful field goal triesfrom 50 yards or more. Of the five players who rank ahead of Brown- Jason Hanson (45), Morten Andersen (40), John Kasay (40), JasonElam (39) and Sebastian Janikowski (29) - all but Janikowski playedat least nine more seasons than Brown. Janikowski entered theNFL three seasons before Brown.

Since entering the NFL in 2003, Brown has made 28 field goals from

50-plus yards, most among active kickers during that time. His 68.3percentage on field goals of 50 yards or more is second best since03.

Most 50+ yard Field Goals Since 2003 (active kickers)50+ FG Pct.

Josh Brown 28 68.3Sebastian Janikowski 25 52.1Jason Hanson 24 70.6John Kasay 19 51.4Neil Rackers 19 50.0

Brown set a new career high with 33 field goals made in 2010,passing his previous best of 31 in 2008. Brown scored 125 points

as well, third best in the NFC and sixth in the NFL among kickers.

DOWN TOWN JOSH BROWN

K Josh Brown

WR Danny Amendola led the Rams inreceiving in 2010, and his versatility alsoserved St. Louis well in the return game.

Amendola averaged 11.3 yards per puntreturn this season, sixth best in the NFCand 12th best in the NFL.

Hes gave the Rams a big-play boostand helped the club gain advantageousfield position. Amendola had seven puntreturns of 20 yards or more last season,second only to Chicagos Devin Hester,who finished the year with nine.

In just two seasons, Amendola ranks fourth in Rams history in kick-off return yards (2,760), ninth in punt return yards (812) and third in

combined return yards (3,572).

RETURN TO SENDER

WR/PR Danny Amendola

WR Danario Alexander gave the Rams abig-play spark in his rookie season.

Alexander, a local favorite due to his stel-lar career at the University of Missouri,entered this season on the Rams prac-tice squad after rebounding from offsea-son knee surgery, his fifth knee operationof his college career.

He finished the season with 20 recep-tions for 306 yards and averaged ateam-high 15.3 yards per reception. Hewas a key factor in wins over San Diego(4 catches for 72 yards), Denver (4 for 95) and San Francisco (6 for99), and posted three of the Rams five highest single-game receivingyardage totals.

Highest Single-Game Receiving Totals, 2010 RamsGame Date Catches Yards

Mark Clayton ARI 9/12 10 119Danario Alexander SF 12/26 6 99Danny Amendola DET 10/10 12 95Danario Alexander DEN 11/28 4 95Mark Clayton WAS 9/26 5 85

Danario Alexander SD 10/17 4 72

ALEXA NDER THE GREAT

WR Danario Alexander


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201 1 RAMS DRAFT PICKS

E Robert Quinn

E Lance Kendricks

WR Austin Pettis

WR Greg Salas

S Jermale Hines

CB Mikail Baker

LB Jabara Williams

S Jonathan Nelson

DE Robert QuinnD1 (14) - North Carolina

- Racked up 86 tackles, 13 sacks, 25.5 tack-les for loss ad eight forced fumbles in just 25games at North Carolina

- Had a breakthrough season in 2009 whenhe was rst team All Atlantic Coast Confer-ence as he nished second for the leaguesDefensive Player of the Year

- As a sophomore, posted 52 tackles and 11sacks in 13 games starting at right defensiveend

TE Lance KendricksD2 (47) - Wisconsin

- Enjoyed a breakout season in 2009, start-ing nine games and nishing with 29 catchesfor 356 yards and three touchdowns

- Had his best season in 2010 as a senior,hauling in 43 catches for 663 yards and vetouchdowns on his way to being a nalist forthe Mackey Award as the nations best tightend

- Played a key role in Wisconsin runninggame that was second in the Big 10 and13th nationally in rushing last season

WR Austin PettisD3 (78) - Boise State

- Played in 51 games with 229 receptions for2,838 yards and an astounding 39 touch-downs

- His receptions total is rst in school history,while his yardage total is second. His 39touchdowns is also rst in Broncos historyand is third in Western Athletic Conferenceannals

- Was rst team all conference two consecu-tive seasons to cap his productive collegecareer

WR Greg SalasD4 (112) - Hawaii

- Started 40 of his 49 games, posting 285catches for 4,345 yards and 26 touchdowns

- Reception total ranks third in WAC recordsand 15th in NCAA history. Receiving yardagetotal places him rst in school history, thirdin WAC annals and tied for sixth in NCAAhistory

- Caugh 119 passes for 1,889 yards and14 touchdowns on his way to third-team AllAmerican status in 2010

S Jermale HinesD5 (158) - Ohio State

- Began his career on the weak side at line-backer; played in 11 games as a sophomoreafter moving to nickel back and was part ofone of the nations best defenses

- Emerged as one of the nations mosttouted safeties as a senior, earning All BigTen honors as he started 12 games as henished with the third most tackle (66) andan interception.

CB Mikail BakerD7a (216) - Baylor

- Finished career as one of the most prolireturners in Baylor history, nishing with1,610 yards on kick returns which is secondin school history

- Played receiver for four seasons beforemoving to defensive back

- Twice received medical hardship waiv-ers because of a knee injury and a brokencollarbone which allowed him to play for theBears for six seasons.

LB Jabara WilliamsD7b (228) - Stephen F. Austin

- Was a two-time All American and two timeall Southland Conference selection at line-backer and

- Names 2010 SLC Defensive Player of theYear honor

- Finished his college career with more than400 tackles including 108 as a senior

- Played in some games as a running backas a freshman, averaging 5 yards per carry

S Jonathan NelsonD7c (229) - Oklahoma

- Had a breakthrough 2009 junior campaignin which he earned All Big 12 Conferencehonorable mention

- Entered starting lineup for nal 3 games a junior; had 11 tackles in his rst start anpicked up an interception in each of thosenal three games

-Was a full time starter for the rst time asa senior in 2010, posting 102 tackles with apair of interceptions and seven pass break-

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