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For the second-consecutive year, the St. Louis Rawill open their season at home as they kickoff t2011 campaign against the Philadelphia Eaglethe Edward Jones Dome on Sunday.
Sundays game will mark the eighth time the Rahave faced the Eagles in Week 1, the last comin2008. The Rams hold a 5-2 record in their previopening-week matchups with Philadelphia.
Sundays game marks the 36th regular-season ctest between the Rams and Eagles, and the reguseason series is tied 17-17-1. The Rams, howehold a 2-1 postseason advantage over the Eagle
The St. Louis offense will again be led by RB SteJackson, who earned his third trip to the Pro B
last season, and 2010 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year Sam Bradford. group will be aided by key free agent additions G Harvey Dahl, WR Mike SiWalker and RBs Cadillac Williams and Jerious Norwood.
Defensively, the Rams ranked 12th in the NFL in points allowed, and the groreturns eight starters, including MLB James Laurinaitis, DEs Chris Long James Hall and DT Fred Robbins.
RAMS HOST EAGLES IN 20 11 OPENER
Day Date Opponent Time TV
Sun. 9/11 Philadelphia Noon Fox
Mon. 9/19 at N.Y. Giants 7:30 p.m. ESPN
Sun. 9/25 Baltimore 3:05 p.m. CBS
Sun. 10/2 Washington Noon Fox
Sun. 10/9 Bye Week
Sun. 10/16 at Green Bay Noon Fox
Sun. 10/23 at Dallas 3:15 p.m. Fox
Sun. 10/30 New Orleans Noon Fox
Sun. 11/6 at Arizona 3:15 p.m. Fox
Sun. 11/13 at Cleveland Noon Fox
Sun. 11/20 Seattle 3:05 p.m. Fox
Sun. 11/27 Arizona Noon Fox
Sun. 12/4 at San Francisco 3:15 p.m. Fox
Mon. 12/12 at Seattle 7:30 p.m. ESPN
Sun. 12/18 Cincinnati Noon CBS
Sat. 12/24 at Pittsburgh Noon Fox
Sun. 1/1 San Francisco Noon Fox
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Wednesday, Sept. 7-Practice: 11:50 a.m.
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field after practice
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Eagles player, Coach Andy
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Thursday, Sept. 8-Practice: 11:50 a.m.
-Coach Spagnuolo, RB
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Saturday, September 10
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Sunday, September 11
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Monday, September
Coach SpagnuoloPress Conference
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WEEK 1: ST. LOUIS RAMSVS PHILADELPHIA EAGLES
Overall Regular Season Series: Series tied, 17-17-1
Overall Postseason Series: Rams lead, 2-1
Rams Regular Season Home Record vs. Eagles: 8-3-1
Rams Regular Season Road Record vs. Eagles: 9-14
Current Streak: Eagles, two games (2005-present)
Rams Longest Streak: Seven games (1964-78)
Eagles Longest Streak: Four games (1944-47; 1990-99)
Regular Season Point Total: Rams 743, Eagles 703
Most Points, Rams: 42, Rams 42-3 (1975)
Most Points, Eagles: 56, Eagles 56-20 (1950)
Most Points, both teams: 76, Eagles 56-20 (1950)
Fewest Points, Rams: 0, Eagles 14-0 (1949)
Fewest Points, Jaguars: 0, Rams 20-0 (1977)
Fewest Points, both teams: 13, Eagles 10-3 (2002)
THE SERIES AT A GLANCE
Former Rams:
Eagles Special Teams Coordinator Bobby April held the same positioSt. Louis from 2001-03.
Former Eagles:
Rams Head Coach Steve Spagnuolo spent eight seasons as an assison Andy Reids staff with the Eagles, including stints as a defensive assitant, secondary coach and linebackers coach.
Rams CB Al Harris spent five seasons (1998-2002) with the Eagles.
Rams S Quintin Mikell signed with the Eagles as an undrafted free agin 2003 and spent the first eight years of his career in Philadelphia.
Rams WR Danny Amendola spent the 2009 offseason and training cawith the Eagles before the Rams signed him to their active roster.
Rams QB A.J. Feeley was drafted by the Eagles in 2001 and enjoyed stints with the club (2001-04, 2006-08).
Rams WR Brandon Gibson was drafted by the Eagles in 2009 and sphalf of his rookie season with Philadelphia before the Rams acquired hima trade.
Rams TE Stephen Spach spent his rookie season with the Eagles in
2005.Missouri Ties:
Eagles Assistant Head Coach/Offensive Coordinator Marty Mornhiwegcoached at Southeast Missouri State (1989-90) and Missouri (1991-93).
Eagles WR Jeremy Maclin is a St. Louis native. He prepped at KirkwoHigh School and played at the University of Missouri.
Eagles TE Clay Harbor played at Missouri State.
Philadelphia Ties:
Rams LB Josh Hull and CB Justin King played at Penn State. Hull hfrom Millheim, Pa. while King is from Pittsburgh.
Rams WR Dominique Curry is a Philadelphia native. He prepped atGeorge Washington High School and played at Cheyney University befofinishing his career at California University (Pa.).
Coaching Connections:
Eagles LB Jamar Cheney played at Mississippi State when Rams RBCoach Sylvester Croom was the Bulldogs head coach.
Rams Defensive Backs/CBs Coach Clayton Lopez was Eagles CBNnamdi Asomughas position coach in 2004-05 with the Raiders.
Rams Offensive Coordinator Josh McDaniels was the head coach inDenver when Eagles T Ryan Harris played for the Broncos.
NFL Teammate Connections:
Rams DT Justin Bannan and Eagles T Ryan Harris were teammatesthe Denver Broncos.
Bannan and Eagles T Jason Peters played together in Buffalo.
Rams G Harvey Dahl and RB Jerious Norwood played with EaglesQB Michael Vick with the Atlanta Falcons. Rams General Manager BillyDevaney was a member of Atlantas personnel department during Vickstenure with the club as well.
Rams G Jacob Bell and Eagles QB Vince Young were teammates withe Tennessee Titans.
Rams LB Brady Poppinga played with Eagles DT Cullen Jenkins anTE Donald Lee in Green Bay.
College Teammate Connections:
Eagles RB Ronnie Brown and Rams RB Cadillac Williams at Auburn
Eagles S Kurt Coleman and LB Brian Rolle with Rams LB JamesLaurinaitis and LS Jake McQuaide at Ohio State.
Eagles LB Rashad Jeanty and Rams WR Mike Sims-Walker at CentFlorida.
Eagles G Danny Watkins and Rams T Jason Smith at Baylor.
NOTABLE CONNECTIONS
SERIES HISTORY VS. PHIL ADELPHIA
Regular SeasonSeries Tied, 17-17-1Rams lead postseason series, 2-1Year Result Location1937 Rams, 21-3 PHI1939 Rams, 35-13 CLE1940 Rams, 21-13 CLE1942 Rams, 24-14 Akron, Oh.1944 Eagles, 26-13 PHI1945 Eagles, 28-14 PHI1946 Eagles, 25-14 LA1947 Eagles, 14-7 PHI1948 Tie, 28-28 LA1949 Eagles, 38-14 PHI
*Eagles, 14-0 LA1950 Eagles, 56-20 PHI
1955 Rams, 23-21 PHI1956 Rams, 27-7 LA1957 Rams, 17-13 LA1959 Eagles, 23-20 PHI1964 Rams, 20-10 LA1967 Rams, 33-17 LA1969 Rams, 23-17 PHI1972 Rams, 34-3 PHI
1975 Rams, 42-3 PHI1977 Rams, 20-0 LA1978 Rams, 16-14 PHI1983 Eagles, 13-9 PHI1985 Rams, 17-6 PHI1986 Eagles, 34-20 PHI1988 Eagles, 30-24 PHI1989 **Rams, 21-7 PHI1990 Eagles, 27-21 LA1995 Eagles, 20-9 PHI1998 Eagles, 17-14 PHI1999 Eagles, 38-31 PHI2001 Rams, 20-17 ot PHI
***Rams, 29-24 StL
2002 Eagles, 10-3 PHI2004 Rams, 20-7 StL2005 Eagles, 17-16 StL2008 Eagles, 38-3 PHI*NFL Championship**NFC Wild Card Playoff***NFC Championship Game
2010 Final StatsRams Eagles
18.1 (26t) Points Per Game 27.4 (3)302.9 (26) Total Offense 389.4 (2)
98.6 (25) Rush Offense 145.3 (5)
204.3 (21) Pass Offense 244.1 (9)30:51 Time Of Possession Average 31:15
20.5 (12) Opponent Points Per Game 23.6 (21t)336.8 (19) Total Defense 327.2 (12)
113.1 (17) Rush Defense 110.4 (15)223.6 (19) Pass Defense 216.8 (14t)
43/290 Sacks Made/Yards 39/292
14/161 Interceptions By/Yards 23/182+5 (10) Turnover Differential +9 (5t)
11.3 (8) Punt Return Average 10.6 (12)23.7 (21) Kickoff Return Average 20.5 (25)
9.7 (21) Punt Coverage 9.1 (17)
23.7 (21) Kickoff Coverage 21.8 (12)94/45.5 Punts/Average 73/43.8
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WR Brandon Gibson Recorded new career highs with 53receptions for 620 yards, both of which ranked second amongRams in 2010. Started 12 of 14 games.
LT Rodger Saffold Second-round pick was the onlyNFL rookie to start all of his teams games at left tackle last sea-son. Allowed only three sacks in 590 pass attempts according toStatsPass.com.
LG Jacob Bell Eighth-year lineman started all 16 games atleft guard. Marked second time in his career hes started 16 games.Has blocked for four 1,000-yard rushers.
C Jason Brown Started all 16 games in 2010 and hasstarted 76 consecutive games, sixth-longest active streak amongNFL centers. Helped Steven Jackson reach 1,000-yards in sixth-straight season.
RG Harvey Dahl Mauling road grater joined the Rams in Julyas a free agent. Started 43 games over the last three seasons forone of NFLs top offenses.
RT Jason Smith Former second-overall pick started 15 of theteams 16 games at right tackle in 2010. Opened holes for StevenJackson to rush for 1,241 yards and earn Pro Bowl honors.
TE Billy Bajema Crafty veteran blocker and pass catcher setnew career highs with 14 receptions and 145 yards last season.Recorded his first two touchdown catches of his career in Week 12in Denver.
WR Danny AmendolaLed the Rams with 85 receptions for689 yards and tied for the team lead with three touchdown catches.Finished ninth in the NFL and fifth in the NFC in receptions. Tied forninth in NFL with 11.3-yard punt return average.
QB Sam Bradford Top overall pick in 2010 draft set new NFL
rookie records for attempts (590) and completions (354). His 3,512yards are second most by a rookie in NFL history. Threw 18 touch-down passes and 15 interceptions.
FB Brit Miller Appeared in nine games with two starts at full-back last season after joining the 53-man roster prior to Week 6.Finished second among Rams with 16 special teams tackles.
RB Steven Jackson Earned his third career trip to the ProBowl after rushing for 1,241 yards. Also caught 46 passes for 383yards. Became Rams all-time leading rusher in Week 7. Currentstreak of six-consecutive 1,000-yard seasons is longest active streakin the NFL.
KEY CONTRIBUTORS
RB Cadillac Williams Has rushed for 3,677 yards and scored24 combined touchdowns in six NFL seasons.
TE Lance Kendricks Rams second-round draft pick was aMackey Award finalist at Wisconsin last season after catching 43passes for 663 yards.
WR Mike Sims-Walker Former Jacksonville Jaguars careertotals include 122 rec. for 1,648 yards and 14 TDs. Has caught 7TD passes in each of last two seasons.
RB Jerious Norwood Free agent averaged 5.3 yards percarry and 9.5 yards per reception during five seasons with Atlanta.
OFFENSE
LDE Chris Long Moved to the left side on a full-time basis a
had a career-best 8.5 sacks in 2010. Led Rams with 16 quarterb
pressures and 21 quarterback hits. Also logged 26 tackles.
LDT Fred Robbins - Twelve-year veteran tied for fourth amon
all NFL defensive tackles with 6.0 sacks, which marked a career
high. Also had 24 tackles, including four for loss, eight quarterba
hits and seven passes defensed on the year. Passes defensed t
ranked second among NFL DTs, according to StatsPass.com.
RDT Justin Bannan Ten-year veteran joins St. Louis after st
with Buffalo, Baltimore and Denver. Has appeared in 129 career
games.
RDE James Hall Led the Rams with 10.5 sacks and led all S
Louis defensive linemen with 57 tackles on the year. Sack total i
second highest of his 11-year NFL career. Had 2.0 sacks in thre
different games.
SLB Brady Poppinga First-year Ram signed with St. Louis
after six seasons with Green Bay. Started 39 games over a three
year for the Packers.
MLB James Laurinaitis Rams leading tackler for the second
consecutive season as he posted 129 stops in 2010. Also poste
three sacks and seven passes defensed while playing in a team-
high 1,093 snaps.
WLB Ben Leber Tenth-year veteran signed with the Rams in
August after four years in Minnesota. Has started 111 of 136 car
games and logged 483 tackles, 12 FFs & 5 INTs.
LCB Ron Bartell Led Rams with 13 passes defensed last se
son and had 72 tackles on the year.
RCB Bradley Fletcher Bounced back from a severe knee inj
as a rookie to lead the Rams with four interceptions. Ranked thir
on the team with 91 tackles and second with 12 passes defense
on the season.
SS Craig Dahl Rams second-leading tackler with 93 stops
on the season. Also posted two interceptions and 16 special tea
stops on the year, tied for second most among Rams.
FS Quintin Mikell First-year Ram led the Eagles with 111
tackles while also recording 14 pass breakups and three intercep
tions in 2010. Earned Pro Bowl honors in 2008.
KEY CONTRIBUTORS
DE C.J. Ah You Recorded a career high 4.0 sacks to go al
with 19 tackles (two for loss) and seven quarterback hits.
S Darian Stewart Rookie free agent had 11 tackles and f
quarterback hits while manning the dime safety role for the Ram
CB Justin King Fourth-year Ram logged 19 tackles and tw
passes defensed in eight games last season while manning the
nickel corner position.
S James Butler Started four games at free safety last
season and tallied 26 tackles, two interceptions and two passes
defensed.
DEFENSE
2011 RAMS PROJECTED STARTERS
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TH E HEAD COACHES
STEVESPAGNUOLO
NFL Coaching Year: 13th yearRams Head Coach: 3rd yearRegular Season: 8-24 (.250)
Postseason: 0-0 (.000)
SPAGNUOLO, ATA GLANCE
2009- St. Louis Rams Head Coach2007-08 New York Giants Defensive Coordinator2004-06 Philadelphia Eagles Linebackers2001-03 Philadelphia Eagles Defensive Backs1999-2000 Philadelphia Eagles Defensive Assistant1998 Frankfurt Galaxy (NFLE) Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers1996-97 Bowling Green University Defensive Backs1994-95 Rutgers University Defensive Backs1994 University of Maine Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers1993 University of Maine Defensive Backs1993 San Diego Chargers Scout1992 Barcelona Dragons (WLAF) Defensive Line/Special Teams1990-91 University of Connecticut Defensive Coordinator/Def. Backs1987-89 University of Connecticut Defensive Backs1984-86 Lafayette College Defensive Line/Special Teams1983 Washington Redskins Player Personnel Intern
1982-83 University of Massachusetts Graduate Intern
Steve Spagnuolo enters his third season as head coach of the St.Louis Rams. In 2010, Spagnuolos team made a six-game improve-ment from 2009, finishing in second place in the NFC West. Thesix-game swing marked the second best turnaround in the NFL from2009 to 2010. The Rams finished with a 5-3 home record, the firsthome winning record since 2004. In addition, the Rams improvedtheir team net turnover ratio from -13 in 2009 to +5 in 2010. TheRams forfeited only six fumbles, the second fewest in the NFL.
Spagnuolos 2010 Rams made considerable improvements in allthree phases last season. Defensively, the Rams jumped 10 spotsn total defense in 2010. On the offensive side of the ball, the Ramsaveraged 7.2 points per game more in 2010 than in 2009, largely byplaying smart football that saw the team rank tied for eighth with 21
turnovers last season.
Spagnuolo came to the Rams after a stellar career as defensivecoordinator of the New York Giants and was the architect of thedefense that shut down the high-octane New England Patriots in theGiants stunning 17-14 win in Super Bowl XLII.
Spagnuolo spent eight seasons (1999-2006) with the PhiladelphiaEagles, serving as defensive assistant/safeties from 1999-2000,defensive backs coach from 2001-03 and linebackers coachfrom 2004-06. From 1999-2005, the Eagles played in four NFCChampionship games and one Super Bowl.
Spagnuolo coached for 18 years in the college ranks and in pro-fessional football in Europe before joining the Eagles. Spagnuolo
served as defensive line/special teams coach with the BarcelonaDragons of the WLAF in 1992 and was defensive coordinator/line-backers coach for NFL Europes Frankfurt Galaxy in 1998.
A wide receiver at Springfield (Mass.) College from 1978-81,Spagnuolo coached collegiately at Massachusetts (1982-93),Lafayette (1984-86), Connecticut (1987-91), Maine (1993-94),Rutgers (1994-95) and Bowling Green (1996-97). Spagnuolo alsoworked as a pro personnel intern for the Washington Redskins in1983 and as a scout with the San Diego Chargers in 1993.
A native of Whitinsville, Mass., Spagnuolo is married to wife, Maria.
ANDYREID
NFL Coaching Year: 20th year
Eagles Head Coach: 13th yearRegular Season: 118-73-0 (.618)Postseason: 10-9 (.526)
During his tenure as Eagles head coach, Andy Reid, 50, has ear
NFL coach of the year honors twice, compiled the best win total
(118), winning percentage (.618), and playoff victory total (10) in
team history. He has captured six division titles and five trips to t
NFC Championship game.
Among coaches with 100 games under their belt, Reids winning
percentage is 2nd among active coaches (Bill Belichick). Reid is
longest tenured head coach in the NFL.
Reid came to the Eagles after spending seven seasons as an
assistant coach with Green Bay under Mike Holmgren. During th
span, the Packers reached the playoffs six times and defeated N
England in Super Bowl XXXI.
In his 20-year NFL coaching career, Reids teams have made the
playoffs 13 times (19-12 record in those games). He has coached
the Super Bowl three times, in the NFC Championship game eig
times, and in the Pro Bowl five times.
Reid enjoyed a two-year stint as the Packers quarterbacks coach
working with Brett Favre from 1997-98. A tackle and guard at
Brigham Young University from 1979-81, Reid entered the coach
ranks as a graduate assistant under LaVell Edwards in 1982. It w
at BYU that Reid met and worked with Holmgren, who served as
quarterbacks coach.
Reid next moved to San Francisco State in 1983 and helped the
lead the nation in passing and total offense three consecutive ye
(1983-85). He went on to develop quality offensive lines at North
Arizona, Texas-El Paso, and Missouri.
Raised not far from Dodger Stadium, Reid was a devoted fan of
both the Dodgers and Rams (Merlin Olsen and Deacon Jones in
particular). He went on to attend John Marshall High School in LA
and Glendale (CA) Junior College (where he was inducted into
that schools Hall of Fame in 2003) before matriculating to Brigha
Young University where he earned both a bachelors degree in
physical education and a masters degree in professional leaders
in physical education and athletics.
REID, ATA GLANCE1999- Philadelphia Eagles Head Coach1997-98 Green Bay Packers Quarterbacks1992-96 Green Bay Packers Tight Ends/Asst. Off. Line1989-91 Missouri Offensive Line1987-88 Texas-El Paso Offensive Line1986 Northern Arizona Offensive Line1983-85 San Francisco State Offensive Coordinator/ Off. Lin1982 BYU Graduate Assistant
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RB Steven Jackson raced into Rams his-
tory midway through the 2010 season as
he passed Hall of Famer Eric Dickerson
to become the franchises all-time leading
rusher. Jackson will add to his impressive
career total in 2011 as he distances him-
self from the pack.
There are only two running backs inthe NFL who hold the franchise rushing
record for the team that they currently
play for: Jackson and Carolinas DeAngelo
Williams.
Jackson entered last season ranked third in franchise history in
rushing. In Week 4, he passed Marshall Faulk (6,959) to move into
second place on the franchises all-time rushing list and passed
Dickerson in Week 7 at Tampa Bay.
Rams Career Rushing Yards Leaders
Yards
Steven Jackson (2004- ) 7,948
Eric Dickerson (1983-87) 7,245Marshall Faulk (1999-2005) 6,959
Lawrence McCutcheon (1972-79) 6,186
J ACKSON STANDS ALONE
RB Steven Jackson
With 1,241 yards in 2010, RB Steven Jackson became the first plain Rams history to record six consecutive 1,000-yard seasons.
streak of six straight 1,000-yard rushing seasons is the longest ac
streak in the NFL
Jackson finished eighth in the NFL and third in the NFC in rushin
2010. Since becoming a starter in 2006, Jackson posted yearly ru
ing totals of 1,046, 1,528, 1,002, 1,042 and 1,416 yards in add
to his 2010 total.
Consecutive 1,000-Yard Rushing Seasons In Rams History
Consecutive Seasons Years
Steven Jackson 6 2005-10
Eric Dickerson 4 1983-86
Marshall Faulk 3 1999-2001
SIX IN A ROW
RB Steven Jackson looks to extend his franchise record for 1,000-yard seasons to seven.
RAMS ALL-TIME LEADING RUSHERS
Eric Dickerson7,245 yards
Marshall Faulk6,959 yards
Steven Jackso7,948 yards
Lawrence McCutcheon6,186 yards
Dick Bass5,417 yards
RB Steven Jackson is currently tied withHall of Famer Marshall Faulk for the sec-
ond-most 100-yard rushing performancesas a Ram. SJ39 reached the century mark
four times last season to give him 27 such
games in his career.
He needs 11 100-yard games to tie Hall
of Famer Eric Dickerson for the most inteam history.
Should Jackson rush for 100 yards Sunday
against Philadelphia, it would mark thesecond time in his career that hes reached
100 yard on opening day. His first came in 2006 when he gained 121
yards against the Denver Broncos.
Career 100-yard Games in Rams History
Eric Dickerson (1983-87) 38Steven Jackson (2004- ) 27
Marshall Faulk (1999-2005) 27
Lawrence McCutcheon (1972-79) 22
CENTURY MARK
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 last season togive him 47 rushing touchdowns on hiscareer.
As the 2011 season kicks off, Jacksonsits nine scores behind Marshall Faulk forsecond place on the teams rushing touch-down list and 11 behind Eric Dickerson.
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
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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 last season, Jackson rankedthird among Rams in receptions (46). With 327 career catches,Jackson ranks eighth 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-PresentRec Yards Avg. Long TD
Reggie 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.
In 2010, Jackson averaged 101.5 scrimmage yards per game, ming the fifth consecutive season hes averaged at least 100 yafrom scrimmage per game. The streak dates back to his first yas an NFL starter in 2006. He averaged 145.9 scrimmage yardsgame in 2006.
In 2006, Jackson recorded 2,334 yards from scrimmage, the fhighest single-season total in NFL history. That season Jackrushed for 1,528 yards and 13 touchdowns on 346 attempts.
added 806 yards receiving on 90 catches. The 90 catches rank sin NFL history in one season among running backs.
Yards From Scrimmage/Game Leaders, 2006-PresentGames Touches Yards Yds/Ga
Steven Jackson / STL 71 1,755 8,390 118.2
Adrian Peterson / MIN* 61 1,317 6,952 114.0
Frank Gore / SF 70 1,499 7,958 113.7
L. Tomlinson / SD-NYJ 77 1,637 7,974 103.6
Brian Westbrook / PHI-SF 66 1,151 6,303 95.5
J ACK 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 third all time among Rams.
Rams All-Time Leaders, Yards From ScrimmageYears Rushing Rec. Total
Isaac Bruce 1994-07 150 14,109 14,259
Torry Holt 1999-08 57 12,660 12,717
Marshall Faulk 1999-05 6,959 4,071 11,030
Steven Jackson 2004- 7,948 2,670 10,618
Henry Ellard 1983-93 55 9,761 9,816
MAKING HISTORY
RB Steven Jackson
Throughout his career, RB Steven Jackson has been the definitio
a bell cow back as hes willingly carried a sizeable workload forRams. Last season was no exception, as few in the NFL handledfootball more than Jackson.
SJ39s 330 carries were second most in the NFL in 2010, traonly Atlantas Michael Turner. In addition, Jackson caught 45 paswhich gave him 376 scrimmage touches, second most in the NF
2010 NFL Leaders, Total Touches
Rush Rec. Total Yards
Arian Foster / HOU 327 66 393 2,220
Steven Jackson / STL 330 46 376 1,624
Ray Rice / BAL 307 63 370 1,776
Chris Johnson / TEN 316 44 360 1,609
Cedric 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 abenefitted 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, Bradset an NFL rookie record with 174 consecutive attempts withouinterception. Bradford was named Offensive Rookie of the YeaThe 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 only
rookie quarterback to start all 16 games in 2010. Bradford led the
Rams 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 16
games as a rookie. Below is a look at how Bradford fared in his
first NFL campaign compared to other NFL signal callers who were
first-round draft picks and played as rookies.
Significant NFL Rookie Starting Quarterbacks
Player Comp.% Yards TDs INTs Rating
Peyton Manning 56.7 3,739 26 28 71.2
Matt Ryan 61.1 3,440 16 11 87.7
Joe Flacco 60.0 2,971 14 12 80.3
Ben Roethlisberger 66.4 2,621 17 11 98.1
Sam Bradford 60.0 3,512 18 15 76.5
A ROOKIE NO M ORE
QB Sam Bradfords numbers during his rookie season compare favorably with other quarterbackschosen in the first round in recent years.
During his standout rookie season, Rams
QB Sam Bradford saw his name attached
to numerous NFL rookie records.
While proud of his statistical accomplish-
ments, Bradford has always maintained
that the win-loss column is really the only
item hes interested in tracking.
That being the case, Bradford did make
an impact in his favorite statistic. His
seven wins are the most by a rookie
quarterback drafted number one overall
since the AFL-NFL merger in 1970.
Bradford took over a team that went 1-15 in 2009 and led the Rams
to a 7-9 record.
Most Wins By a Rookie Quarterback Chosen #1 (Since 1970)
Year Team Record
Sam Bradford 2010 Rams 7-9
Jeff George 1990 Colts 6-7
Jim Plunkett 1971 Patriots 6-8
Drew Bledsoe 1993 Patriots 5-7
John Elway 1983 Broncos 4-6
David 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
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Turnovers can often tell the story in
the NFL, and they certainly painted a
big portion of the picture for the 2010
Rams.
St. Louis was 6-1 last season when
they won the turnover battle. St. Louis
committed 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 ball
protection from their player who han-
dles it most often. When RB Steven
Jackson lost a fumble in Week 14 in
New 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 second
fewest in the NFL on the year.
TURN OVER STORY
QB Sam Bradford and C Jason Brown
Last season, the Rams offense made great strides in the m
important statistical category, which led to the team winning six m
games than it did in 2009.
Although St. Louis had no significant changes at the wide recei
tight end and running back positions, the Rams scored 114 m
points in 2010 than they did in 2009, an increase of 7.2 points
game.
The jump was a significant one for St. Louis. Among NFL teams,
Oakland experienced a greater increase in points scored in 2010
Biggest Differential in Points Scored from 2009-2010
2009 2010 Difference
Oakland Raiders 197 410 +213
St. Louis Rams 175 289 +114
Detroit Lions 262 362 +100
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 244 341 +97
New England Patriots 427 518 +91
OFFENSE ON THE RISE
One year removed from allowing 44
sacks, the Rams kept their quarter-back upright at a much better rate in
2010.
Sam Bradford was dropped by oppo-
nents just 34 times last season. The
10-sack decrease was the sixth-best
improvement in the NFL over 2009
team totals.
Making the single-year improvement
more impressive is the fact that the
team accomplished the feat with
both 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 career
starts 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 into
2010, yet St. Louis still enjoyed an increase of 7.2 points per game
offensively.
The Rams finished the season ranked 12th in the NFL in sacks per
pass play at 5.76 percent, a dramatic improvement over their 8.1
rate in 2009, which ranked 25th in the NFL.
A leading cause for the offensive lines success was its consistent
health and continuity. St. Louis five opening day starters on the
offensive line combined to miss just one start in 2010.
Biggest single-year sacks allowed differential from 2009-2010
Team 2009 2010 Differential
Kansas City Chiefs 42 22 -20
Detroit Lions 43 26 -17
New York Giants 32 16 -16
Buffalo Bills 46 30 -16
Green Bay Packers 51 36 -15
St. Louis Rams 44 34 -10
PROTECTION PLAN
T Jason Smith
QB Sam Bradford and RB Steven Jackson combined to help the Rams become one of the NFmost improved offenses in the NFL last season.
Rams General Manager Billy Devaney
was promoted to his current post prior
to the 2009 season, and in three short
years, hes put his handprint on a ros-
ter that helped St. Louis become one
of the NFLs most improved teams a
year ago.
Devaneys first two drafts as the
teams G.M. produced five current
starters - QB Sam Bradford and LT
Rodger Saffold from 2010 and RT
Jason Smith, CB Bradley Fletcher and
MLB James Laurinaitis from 2009.
In addition, Devaney oversaw the
signing of 14 of the teams current starters via free agency, a gr
that is highlighted by RG Harvey Dahl, DTs Fred Robbins and Ju
Bannan, C Jason Brown and OLBs Ben Leber and Brady Poppin
Another Rams starter, WR Brandon Gibson, was acquired
Devaney via trade.
Devaney enters his 27th NFL season and has been a part of th
teams that have reached the Super Bowl, including the Super B
XXII champion Washington Redskins.
BUILDING A WINNER
General Manager Billy Devaney
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Pressure on the quarterback has always been a trademark of a StSpagnuolo defense, and the Rams were among the NFLs besgetting to the passer in 2010.
The Rams recorded 43 sacks on the season as a team, whranked seventh in the NFL. St. Louis saw a dramatic improvemlast season when it comes to reaching the opposing quarterback2009, the club ranked 30th in the NFL with 25 sacks. No team inNFL experienced a bigger increase in sacks last season than Rams 18. Detroit also enjoyed an 18-sack increase, while KanCity (+17) and the New York Giants improved by 14 sacks.
St. Louis was paced by DE James Hall, who in his 11th NFL seaturned in his second highest total of his career. Hall led the team 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. Louisseven sacks in the teams win over San Diego, and the Rams had 43 as a team in 2010.
The Rams ability to get off
the field on third down defen-
sively was a crucial part of
their success in 2010.
St. Louis finished the season
ranked second in the NFL on
third down as opponents
converted just 33.5 percent
against the Rams.
In Week 16, the 49ers con-
verted just 4-of-16 (25 pct.) on
third down, and in the Rams
first meeting with San Francisco last season, St. Louis held the
49ers to 0-of-11 on third down. The Rams performances against San
Francisco was one of many strong ones by the Rams when it came
to third down defense.
Their Week 13 win in Arizona, one that saw the Cardinals convert
just 1-of-11 (9 pct.) on third down, marked the fourth time in 2010
that they held their opponent to 12 percent or less on third down. In
Week 4, Seattle converted just 4-of-15 on third down (27 pct.) and
was 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 KnowshonMoreno short of the marker on third down in Denver.
Steve Spagnuolos swarming defense
saw an increase in takeaways last
season, which played a major factor in
each of the teams seven wins.
St. Louis finished the season with
26 takeaways, which was six more
than the Rams had in 2009. Rams
defenders intercepted eight passesin 2009 and had 14 in their second
season under Spagnuolo. The Rams
forced 19 fumbles as well, which was
the fifth most in the NFL according to
StatsPass.com.
Two weeks ago in their preseason opener, the Rams recorded three
interceptions which led to a touchdown and two field goals in their
33-10 win over the Indianapolis Colts.
St. Louis finished the year plus-5 in turnover ratio, which was 10th
best 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.
TAKE 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 touchdownsin 2010, tied for fourth fewest in theNFL. Opponents scored just seven rushingtouchdowns against the Rams, which wasalso tied for the fourth fewest in the league.
The Rams have allowed just one touch-down in each of their first two preseasongames.
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 32
8. Atlanta Falcons 359t. Four teams tied 36
ACCESS DENIED
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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 last season and became the first Ram since Pisa Tinoisoma
to record 100 tackles in each of his first two seasons.
Laurinaitis rarely came off the field as he played in a team-high 1,093
snaps in 2010, and his ability to help in the passing game was a hugeasset for the Rams. The former Ohio State Buckeye had seven passes
defensed, 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 Daniel
Graham deep down the field, but Laurinaitis got a hand in and knockedthe ball loose to help preserve the victory. In Week 8, he ended
Carolinas opening possession with an interception.
MAN IN THE MIDDLE
Linebacker James Laurinaitis enjoyed another productive season as he led the Rams in tackles andmade 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 sacks
on 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 forced
fumbles in 2010.
In the Rams Week 16 win over San Francisco, Hall recorded 2.0
sacks in a game for the third time last season. His other two came in
Week 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 finished
the season ranked ninth in the NFC in sacks.
A HAL L OF A PLAYER
DE James Hall had 10.5 sacks in 2010, which was his second-best season total of his 11-yearcareer. Hes seen here sacking Donovan McNabb in Week 3.
Both offensively and defensively, the
Rams were among the leagues best last
season when it came to short yardage
situations.
On offense, St. Louis converted an 80.8
percent of its 3rd-and-1 and 4th-and-1
opportunities, the second highest mark
in the NFL. The league average was65.8 percent.
Defensively, the Rams allowed oppo-
nents to convert just 53.8 percent of
such situations, third best in the NFL and
well above the league average of 65.8 percent.
SHORT YARDAGE SUCCESS
DT Fred Robbins
Defensively, the Rams were among
the most improved teams in the NFL in
2010.
St. Louis finished in the top 10 inthe league in sacks (7th), third down
defense (2nd) and total touchdowns
allowed (4t). In addition, the Rams
experienced significant increases
over 2009 in several key areas. St.
Louis ranked 12th in points per game
allowed (20.5) after finishing 31st a
year earlier (27.3). In all, the Rams
allowed 108 fewer points in 2010 than
they did in 2009.
The Rams improved 10 spots in total defense as they ranked 19t
2010 after finishing 29th in 09, and they ranked 17th against the
(113.1 yards per game), compared to 27th in 2009 (137.6).
MARKED IMPROVEMENT
Defensive Coordinator Ken Flajole
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 rating
against 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 teaallowed fewer touchdown passes than the Rams last season, whhad 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 77.1
7. Tampa Bay Buccaneers 77.68. Atlanta Falcons 78.19. St. Louis Rams 80.4
PASSING THE T EST
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In his first season with the Rams, WR Danny Amendola set nteam records in the return game. In year two in St. Louis Amendola, he became a key component of the offense as well.
Amendola led the Rams with 85 receptions for 689 yards in 20He finished ninth in the NFL and fifth in the NFC in catches laseason. He also averaged 11.3 yards per punt return.
In 2009, his first season on an NFL roster, Amendola caught passes for 326 yards in 14 games. He surpassed both totals midseason in 2010 and added three touchdowns as well.
In addition, Amendola was one of the leagues best on third dowHis 29 receptions on third down were third most in the NFL in 20
2010 NFL Leaders, Third-Down ReceptionsThird Down Rec.
1. Roddy White, ATL 362. Stevie Johnson, BUF 303. Danny Amendola, STL 294t. Davone Bess, MIA 284t. Kellen Winslow, TB 284t. Jason Witten, DAL 28
The former Texas Tech Red Raider led the NFL in all-purpose yaage in 2010 with 2,364 yards. Amendola was the only player in t
league to lead his team in punt return, kick return, and receiviyardage.
Amendolas 85 catches this season ranked 13th in Rams histofor a single season. Hes caught at least one pass in every gamsince joining the Rams in Week 2 of the 2009 season, a streak30 consecutive games with a reception.
DE Chris Long enjoyed a breakout
season in 2010, his third NFL cam-
paign, and he hopes for an even
more productive year in 2011.
Long posted a career-high 8.5 sacks
on the season and recorded at least
1.0 sack in seven of his last 11
games. Additionally, he led the Rams
with 16 quarterback hits and 21 pres-
sures according to Rams coaches.
According to StatsPass.com, Long
was credited with 36 combined quar-
terback hits and knockdowns, which
tied with Seahawks DE Chris Clemons
for the ninth most in the NFL last season.
In Week 6 against San Diego, Long turned in his first two-sack perfor-
mance of the season and 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. 85-catch performance was one of the best in team history.
The Rams opening day roster features 11 veteran free agents, andthey can only hope theyll make the impact that DT Fred Robbins didas a new addition last year.
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 acumen drew theattention of opposing offenses and helped his defensive line mates.
Among NFC defensive tackles, only Ndamukong Suh (10) and CullenJenkins (7) had more sacks last season than Robbins 6. Saints DTSedrick Ellis also had 6.
On the season, Robbins had 24 total tackles, including four for loss,
eight quarterback hits and seven passes defensed. He was a bigreason why the Rams saw a big improvement against the run andon third down.
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.
A BI G ADDITION
Rams DT Fred Robbins drops Seattle RB Justin Forsett for a loss. After joining St. Louis as a freeagent last spring, Robbins made a big impact on a much-improved Rams defense in 2010.
WR Brandon Gibson set new career
highs last season with 53 receptions
for 620 yards. Both totals ranked sec-ond among Rams. He looks to build on
those totals as he enters his third NFL
campaign and second full season with
the Rams.
The Rams are hopeful that Gibson pro-
vides a big-play spark this season. In the
teams second preseason game against
the Titans, Gibson caught an 83-yard
touchdown pass from QB Sam Bradford
on the first play from scrimmage. It was the longest preseason
from scrimmage since the Rams moved to St. Louis in 1995.
GIBSONS GRABS
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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 avage (40.0).
Jones specialty is pinning opponents deep in their own territory.tied for fifth in the NFL with 32 punts inside the opponents 20-yline last season.
In Week 10 in San Francisco, Jones turned in perhaps his mimpressive single game performance of his career. He puntedtimes for a 43.7 average and didnt allow a single punt to be returnmaking him the only punter in the NFL last season to produce a ga
with 0 return yards on nine or more punts.
The Rams signed Jones as a restricted free agent prior to the 2season, and during his time in St. Louis, Jones ranks second amNFL 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
KICK ING IT
P Donnie Jones
K Josh Brown is among the NFLs best
when it comes to kicking from long dis-
tance.
In the Rams preseason opener vs.
Indianapolis, Brown hit a 60-yard kick on
the last play of the first half, which would
have set new personal and team records
had it come in the regular season. Browns
career long is 58 yards, while Jeff Wilkins
holds the Rams record of 57.
Brown was a perfect 6-for-6 on field goal
attempts in the preseason, including a 42-yard game-winning kick on
the final play of regulation against Tennessee.
Brown hit six field goals of 50-plus yards in 2008 and 2009, tying the
team record for most field goals from 50-plus in a season. His 2008
and 09 seasons are tied with Tony Zendejas for most 50-yard field
goals in a season in team history.
Brown now ranks sixth in NFL history in successful field goal tries
from 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 played
at least nine more seasons than Brown. Janikowski entered the
NFL 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 68.3
percentage on field goals of 50 yards or more is second best since
03.
Most 50+ yard Field Goals Since 2003 (active kickers)
50+ FG Pct.
Josh Brown 28 68.3
Sebastian Janikowski 25 52.1
Jason Hanson 24 70.6
John Kasay 19 51.4
Neil 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 J OSH BROWN
K Josh Brown
WR Danny Amendola led the Rams in
receiving in 2010, and his versatility also
served St. Louis well in the return game.
Amendola averaged 11.3 yards per punt
return last season, sixth best in the NFC
and 12th best in the NFL.
He gave the Rams a big-play boost
and helped the club gain advantageous
field position. Amendola had seven punt
returns 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 ki
off return yards (2,760), ninth in punt return yards (812) and third
combined return yards (3,572).
RETURN T O SENDER
WR/PR Danny Amendola
In 2009, CB Bradley Fletchers rookie
season was off to a bang before a torn
ACL and LCL ended it seven games in.
After an exhaustive offseason of rehab,
Fletcher bounced back and earned the
starting right cornerback job in 2010.
Fletcher led the Rams with four intercep-
tions, finished third on the club in tackles
(91) and second in passes defensed (12).
Fletchers road back wasnt an easy one.
He underwent an operation to reconstruct
his LCL. After rehabbing from his first surgery, he again went under
the knife, this time to repair and reconstruct his ACL. Still, Fletcher
made it back to the field for the start of 2010 training camp and was a
huge asset to the Rams. For his efforts, Fletchers teammates named
him the clubs Ed Block Courage Award winner.
FLETCH BOUNCES BACK
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Last April, the Rams were thrilled to find
Indiana T Rodger Saffold available at the
top of the second round. St. Louis chose
Saffold with the 33rd overall pick and
quickly inserted him in the starting lineup.
Saffold started all 16 games in 2010,
making the former Hoosier the only
rookie left tackle to start every game
for his team last season. According to
Statspass.com, Saffold allowed only 3.5sacks all season while playing for a
team that tied for the fifth most passing
attempts.
Saffold was the fifth offensive tackle and seventh offensive lineman
taken in the 2010 draft.
FRONT AND CENTER
C Jason Brown has anchored the
Rams offensive line since his arrival
n the spring of 2009, and hes been a
model of consistency throughout his sixNFL seasons.
Brown started all 16 games last sea-
son and has started 76 consecutive
contests, which is the sixth-longest
ongest active streak among NFL cen-
ters. Brown hasnt missed a start since
entering the Ravens starting lineup in
2006, his second NFL season.
During his career, Brown has blocked
for three different 1,000-yard rush-
ers: Steven Jackson (1,416 in 2009
and 1,241 in 2010), Jamal Lewis (1,132 in 2006) and Willis
McGahee (1,207 in 2007). Brown was a Pro Bowl alternate in 2009.
C Jason Brown
BLOCK PARTY
T Rodger Saffold
The Edward Jones Dome was kind to the Rams last season as team enjoyed a dome field advantage that helped St. Louis fiwith a 5-3 record at home in 2010.
Opponents averaged just 17.6 points per game at the Edward JoDome, giving the Rams defense the eighth best total in the NFhome last season. St. Louis held its opponents to 17 points or in six of its eight home games last season, including each of the five.
Of the Rams 43 sacks last season, 24 came with the help of t
home crowd, tied for the fourth best total in the NFL.
DOME FIELD ADVANTAGE
Head Coach Steve Spagnuolo celebrates a home victory with his team.
When Steve Spagnuolo went in search of a new offensive coord
tor this spring, his mind immediately went to a man whom Spagn
found among the most difficult in the NFL to game plan aga
That led to the hiring of Josh McDaniels, who matched wits aga
Spagnuolo in Super Bowl XLII when Spagnuolo and the Gia
defeated McDaniels Patriots.
Wherever McDaniels has been, his offense has produced. Du
McDaniels first season in Denver, QB Kyle Orton set career highspass attempts, completions, passing yards, touchdown passes
passer rating while tying his career low for interceptions.
In 2010, the Broncos ranked seventh in the NFL in passing yaper game and finished 13th in total yards per game. WR Bran
Lloyd led the NFL in receiving yards with 1,448 and finished sec
in the AFC with 11 touchdown catches en route to his first Pro Binvitation.
Under McDaniels tutelage, 2007 NFL MVP Tom Brady broke
NFL record for touchdown passes in a season (50) and led
league in both passing yards (4,806) and passer rating (117Brady also set franchise marks in nearly every major passing
egory, while WR Wes Welker set the franchise record for receptiin a season (112) and WR Randy Moss broke the NFL record
touchdown receptions with 23.
Mc DANIELS: I M LOVING IT
Head Coach Steve Spagnuolo and Offensive Coordinator Josh McDaniels chat during a recent
training camp practice at the Russell Training Center.
The Rams signed 24 undrafted rookie free
agents this summer, and from that group,
LS Jake McQuaide made the teams
Week 1 roster. McQuaide, a former Ohio
State Buckeye, won the teams long snap-
ping job in training camp.
Current Rams WR Dominique Curry and
S Darian Stewart made the opening day
roster after joining the team as undrafted
rookie free agents last year. Other current
Rams such as S James Butler, OL Adam
Goldberg, DT Gary Gibson and S Craig
Dahl are among dozens of current NFL
players who have experienced success after going undrafted.
In recent years, players such as Cowboys WR Miles Austin, Chargers
TE Antonio Gates, Browns QB Jake Delhomme, Steelers LB James
Harrison and Rams QB Kurt Warner entered the NFL as undrafted
free agents and made the Pro Bowl.
THE ROAD LESS TRAVELED
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20 11 RAMS VETERAN FREE AGENTS
DT Justin Bannan
G Harvey Dahl
CB Al Harris
DT Justin Bannan6-3, 310 - 10th NFL season2010 Team: Broncos
- Started all 16 games for Denver last sea-son, posting 35 tackles with a sack, a forcedfumble and four passes defended.
- Has totalled 237 tackles, 6.5 sacks, threeforced fumbles and an interception in nine
NFL seasons.
G Harvey Dahl6-5, 305 - 6th NFL season2010 Team: Falcons
- Has started 43 games at right guard overthe past three seasons. In his first season asa starter, the Falcons ranked sixth in the NFLin total offense and second in rushing.
- In each of his three seasons as a starter,
the Falcons ranked in the top 10 in fewestsacks per pass play.
CB Al Harris6-1, 190 - 14th NFL season2010 Team: Packers, Dolphins
- Two-time Pro Bowler who was an alternatefor three years before getting an overdueinvite to Hawaii.
- Boasts 21 career INTs, 470 tkl and 4 sacks;
played for Steve Spagnuolo with the Eagles.
B Ben Leber
LB Ben Leber6-3, 244 - 10th NFL season2010 Team: Vikings
- Has started 111 of 136 career games andlogged 483 tackles, 12 FFs & 5 INTs.
- Was a starter on the NFLs top-ranked rundefense each season from 2005-08.
RB Jerious Norwood
LB Brady Poppinga
WR Mike Sims-Walker
RB Jerious Norwood5-11, 209 - 5th NFL season2010 Team: Falcons
- Has averaged 5.3 yards per attempt anreturned kicks for an average of 25.5 ya
per try throughout his career.
- Also averaged 9.5 yards per reception
ing five NFL seasons.
LB Brady Poppinga6-3, 250 - 7th season2010 Team: Packers
- Started 39 games over a three-year pe
with the Packers from 2006 through 200
- Has been a standout special teams peformer throughout his career.
WR Mike Sims-Walker6-2, 214 - 5th season2010 Team: Jaguars
- Career totals include 122 rec. for 1,648
yards and 14 TDs and has caught 7 TD
passes in each of last two seasons.
- In 2009, he recorded career highs with
catches for 869.
RB Cadillac Williams5-11, 204 - 6th NFL season2010 Team: Buccaneers
- Boasts career average of 3.8 yards pe
ry and has scored 20 rushing touchdow
- 2005 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Yea
after rushing for 1,178 and 6 touchdownRB Cadillac Williams
S Quintin Mikell
S Quintin Mikell5-10, 203 - 9th NFL season2010 Team: Eagles
- Earned his first Pro Bowl bid in 2009 afterracking up 90 tackles, 13 passes defendedand a pair of interceptions.
- - Career totals include up 444 tkls., 4.0sacks, 46 PDs, 10 INTs, 7 FFs & 7 FRs.
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DE Robert Quinn
TE Lance Kendricks
WR Austin Pettis
WR Greg Salas
S Jermale Hines
LB Jabara Williams
DE Robert QuinnD1 (14) - North Carolina
- Racked up 86 tackles, 13 sacks, 25.5 tack-les for loss and eight forced fumbles in just
25 games at North Carolina.
- Had a breakthrough season in 2009 when
he was first team All Atlantic Coast Confer-ence as he finished second for the leagues
Defensive Player of the Year.
- As a sophomore, posted 52 tackles and 11
sacks in 13 games starting at right defensiveend.
TE Lance KendricksD2 (47) - Wisconsin
- Enjoyed a breakout season in 2009, start-ing nine games and finishing with 29 catches
for 356 yards and three touchdowns.
- Had his best season in 2010 as a senior,
hauling in 43 catches for 663 yards and fivetouchdowns on his way to being a finalist for
the Mackey Award as the nations best tightend.
- Played a key role in Wisconsin runninggame that was second in the Big 10 and
13th 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 first in school history,
while his yardage total is second. His 39touchdowns is also first in Broncos history
and is third in Western Athletic Conference
annals.
- Was first team all conference two consecu-tive seasons to cap his productive college
career.
WR Greg SalasD4 (112) - Hawaii
- Started 40 of his 49 games, posting 28catches for 4,345 yards and 26 touchdo
- Reception total ranks third in WAC recoand 15th in NCAA history. Receiving yar
total places him first in school history, thin WAC annals and tied for sixth in NCA
history.
- Caught 119 passes for 1,889 yards and
14 touchdowns on his way to third-teamAmerican status in 2010.
S Jermale HinesD5 (158) - Ohio State
- Began his career on the weak side at lbacker; played in 11 games as a sophom
after moving to nickel back and was partone of the nations best defenses.
- Emerged as one of the nations most
touted safeties as a senior, earning All B
Ten honors as he started 12 games as h
finished with the third most tackles (66)
an interception.
LB Jabara WilliamsD7b (228) - Stephen F. Austin
- Was a two-time All American and twotime all Southland Conference selectionlinebacker.
- Named 2010 SLC Defensive Player of Year honor.
- Finished his college career with more t
400 tackles including 108 as a senior.
- Played in some games as a running ba
as a freshman, averaging 5 yards per ca
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QUARTERBACKS
WR Danny Amendola
8 Sam Bradford Completed 354-of-590 passes (60.0 pct.) for 3,512 yards and 18 touchdo
to earn AP Offensive Rookie of the Year honors in 2010. Ranks third in NFL history in passing yard
by a rookie (3,065). Top overall pick in Aprils Draft won 2008 Heisman Trophy and holds Oklahomrecords for career passing yards (8,403), touchdown passes (88) and completion percentage (67.6
4 A.J. Feeley Experienced veteran who has spent time as a starter and reserve througho
his 10-year NFL career. Has an extensive history with Head Coach Steve Spagnuolo from his time
Philadelphia with the coaches. Has passed for 4,070 yards with 27 touchdowns and 29 interceptio
RUNNING BACKS
39 Steven Jackson Three-time Pro Bowler finished the 2010 season with 1,241 yards rushing on 330 carries and scored six touchdowns. Also contributed heavily in the passing game, hav
caught 46 passes for 383 yards. Gained 61 yards from scrimmage against Atlanta to give him 10,
career scrimmage yards, making him the fourth player in team history to reach 10,000 yards fromscrimmage. Passed RB Eric Dickerson (7,245) to become the Rams all-time leading rusher with 7,
career yards on a 3-yard gain in the second quarter at Tampa Bay and finished the game with 110yards on 22 carries.
49 Brit Miller Finished second among Rams in special teams tackles in 2010 despite spen
just nine weeks on the active roster.
39 Jerious Norwood Speedy running back and returner signed with St. Louis in August afte
spending the first five seasons of his career with the Falcons. Has averaged 5.3 yards per rush anreturned kicks for an average of 25.5 yards per try throughout his career. Also averaged 9.5 yards
reception.
33 Carnell Cadillac Williams Former Tampa Bay Buccaneer boasts career average of 3.8
yards per carry and has scored 20 rushing touchdowns. Named 2005 NFL Offensive Rookie of theYear after rushing for 1,178 and 6 touchdowns.
WIDE RECEIVERS84 Danario Alexander Finished rookie season in 2010 with 20 receptions for 306 yards and
one touchdown. Led the Rams with four receptions for 72 yards, including a 38-yard touchdown pa
from Sam Bradford that gave the Rams a 10-0 lead in the first half, in his Rams debut against San
Diego.
16 Danny Amendola Led the Rams with 85 receptions and 689 yards in 2010 and scored ttouchdowns. Averaged 22.8 yards on 50 kick returns. Ranked third in the NFL with 29 catches on
third down this season.
15 Dominique Curry Special teams standout made Rams roster in 2010 as an undrafted fr
agent. Suffered season-ending knee injury in Week 3 win over Washington.
11 Brandon Gibson Had 53 receptions for 620 yards and scored two touchdowns in 2010.Scored his first touchdown of the season and second of his career when he hauled in a 15-yard to
down pass that gave the Rams a 7-0 lead against Seattle in Week 4.
83 Austin Pettis Rams third-round pick played in 51 games at Boise State with 229 recepti
for 2,838 yards and an astounding 39 touchdowns. Holds school records for yards and touchdowncatches.
87 Greg Salas Fourth-round pick played in 49 games at Hawaii, posting 285 catches for4,345 yards and 26 touchdowns. Reception total ranks third in WAC records and 15th in NCAA his
tory. Receiving yardage total places him first in school history, third in WAC annals and tied for sixtNCAA history.
10 Mike Sims-Walker Signed with the Rams in August as an unrestricted free agent. Caree
totals include 122 rec. for 1,648 yards and 14 TDs and has caught 7 TD passes in each of last two
seasons.
QB Sam Bradford
RB Steven Jackson
FB Mike Karney
WR Brandon Gibson
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TE Billy Bajema
C Jason Brown
TIGHT ENDS
47 Billy Bajema Established new career highs with 14 receptions for 145 yards and two tou
downs last season. Recorded the first two touchdown catches of his career in Week 12 at Denver.
86 Michael Hoomanawanui Hauled in 13 passes for 146 yards and three touchdowns as a
rookie. Caught a 25-yard touchdown pass against Atlanta and finished with a career-high four recetions for 46 yards. Caught first-career touchdown pass at Tampa Bay and finished with two recepti
for 12 yards.
88 Lance Kendricks Rams second-round pick recorded 43 catches for 663 yards and five
touchdowns last season at Wisconsin on his way to being a finalist for the Mackey Award as thenations best tight end.
81 Stephen Spach Has appeared in 39 games with 23 starts in six NFL seasons withCardinals, Patriots and Eagles.
OFFENSIVE LIN E
63 Jacob Bell Started at left guard in each of the Rams 16 games a year ago. Helped RB
Steven Jackson earn 100 yards rushing in four games.
60 Jason Brown Has started 76 consecutive games, the sixth-longest active streak among
NFL centers. Has helped the offense average 98.6 rushing yards per game.
62 Harvey Dahl Started 43 games at right guard for the Atlanta Falcons over the past threeseasons. Know for his aggressive, physical style of play.
73 Adam Goldberg Started at right guard in each of the Rams 16 games in 2010. Hasappeared in 96 games with 58 starts while playing four different positions (LT, RT, LG, RG) during
NFL career.
67 Drew Miller Versatile center/guard has spent the past two seasons on the Rams practic
squad before making the active roster this season.
76 Rodger Saffold - Second-round pick was a second-team All-Big 10 performer at Indiana ithe only rookie in the NFL to start all 16 games at left tackle last season.
77 Jason Smith Started 15 games at right tackle in 2010. Threw key block that sprungSteven Jackson on a 27-yard touchdown run in Arizona. Returned to the starting lineup at San
Francisco after being inactive against Carolina.
64 Tony Wragge Nine-year pro signed with the Rams prior to Week 1. Has appeared in 67games with 15 starts with San Francisco and Arizona.
T Jason Smith
TE Lance Kendricks
G Jacob Bell
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DE Chris Long
DEFENSIVE LIN E
99 C.J. Ah You Saw action in all 16 contests in 2010 and contributed 4.0 sacks and 19 tac(nine solo).
95 Justin Bannan Started all 16 games for Denver last season, posting 35 tackles with a sa forced fumble and four passes defended. Has totalled 237 tackles, 6.5 sacks, three forced fumbland an interception in nine NFL seasons.
71 Gary Gibson Started each of the Rams 16 games in 2010 and had 30 tackles and two
passes defensed on the year.
96 James Hall Eleventh-year veteran led the Rams with 10.5 sacks last season. Has 57.0career sacks. Had 51 tackles including two for loss on the season.
72 Chris Long Set a new career high sack total with 8.5 last year. Had 26 tackles and startall 16 games at left defensive end.
94 Robert Quinn Selected 14th overall by the Rams in Aprils draft. Racked up 86 tackles, sacks, 25.5 tackles for loss and eight forced fumbles in just 25 games at North Carolina.
98 Fred Robbins Had 24 total tackles, including four for loss, eight quarterback hits, 6.0 saand seven passes defensed last year in his first season with St. Louis. Had one sack, two tackles, pass defensed, and one fumble recovery in a victory against San Francisco in Week 16.
97 Darell Scott Third-year pro and former fourth-round draft choice recorded 15 tackles lasseason.
92 Eugene Sims Recorded eight tackles this season while seeing action in nine games asa rookie last year. Tackled QB Troy Smith in the end zone for a safety against San Francisco andadded two tackles.
DT Fred Robbins
LINEBACKERS57 Chris Chamberlain Started six games for the Rams in 2010 and recorded 23 tackles an
two passes defensed. Was one of the teams top performers on special teams, logging 19 speciateams tackles. Posted a season high seven tackles at New Orleans. Toe injury in Week 1 led to hibeing inactive in Weeks 2-6.
56 Josh Hull Rams seventh-round pick in 2010 out of Penn State. As a rookie, saw actionspecial teams in Week 1 before suffering season-ending knee injury in practice.
50 Bryan Kehl Saw action on defense in 14 games last season, posted 26 tackles, and eaone start. Claimed by the Rams off waivers from the New York Giants prior to Week 2.
55 James Laurinaitis Led the team with 129 tackles in 2010, while adding 3.0 sacks, one inception, and seven passes defensed. Logged a season high 15 tackles against Atlanta in Week 11
Had the first multi-sack game of his career at San Francisco after tallying 1.5 sacks and five tackleIntercepted QB Matt Moores first pass attempt of the game against Carolina and added 10 tacklesand a sack.
59 Ben Leber Tenth-year pro joined the Rams in August after five seasons with the VikingHas started 111 of 136 career games and logged 483 tackles, 12 FFs & 5 INTs.
51 Brady Poppinga Won a starting job this summer after signing with the Rams as an unre
stricted free agent. Started 39 games over a three-year period with the Packers from 2006 through2008.
52 Jabara Williams Rams seventh-round draft pick was a two-time All American and two tim
all Southland Conference selection at Stephen F. Austin.
B James Laurinaitis
DE James Hall
B Chris Chamberlain
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DEFENSIVE BACKS
24 Ron Bartell Led Rams with 13 passes defensed last season and also contributed 72 tacles, and one forced fumble. Had a season high nine tackles against Kansas City in Week 15.
37 James Butler Saw action in 13 games in 2010. Had 26 tackles, two interceptions, and tpasses defensed. Caught his second interception of the season against Carolina that led to a Jos
Brown field goal.
43 Craig Dahl Totaled 93 tackles, one sack, two interceptions, and four passes defensed i15 games last season. Caught his second interception of the season and added eight tackles at NOrleans. Tallied six tackles, his first sack of the season and his first career interception at Arizona.
32 Bradley Fletcher Finished 2010 season with 91 tackles, four interceptions, and 11 pass
defensed. Caught his fourth interception of the season at New Orleans as well as contributing ninetackles and two passes defensed. Recorded his first career interception when he picked off Donov
McNabb in the fourth quarter to clinch a Rams victory against Washington.
21 Al Harris Former Eagle and Packer signed with Rams in August. Is a two-time Pro Bowwho was an alternate for three years before getting an overdue invite to Hawaii. Boasts 21 careerINTs, 470 tkl and 4 sacks.
22 Jermale Hines Rams fifth-round draft pick this year out of Ohio State. Emerged as one the nations most touted safeties as a senior, earning All Big Ten honors as he started 12 games a
finished with the third most tackles (66) and an interception.
21 Justin King Saw action in eight games for the Rams in 2010. Logged 19 total tackles a
two passes defensed.
27 Quintin Mikell Former Eagle earned his first Pro Bowl bid in 2009 after racking up 90 tacles, 13 passes defended and a pair of interceptions. Career totals include up 444 tkls., 4.0 sacks, 4PDs, 10 INTs, 7 FFs & 7 FRs.
20 Darian Stewart Finished the 2010 season with 11 total tackles, one sack, and one pass
defensed in 13 appearances for the Rams. Recorded his first career sack with a takedown of QB D
Brees in the fourth quarter at New Orleans.
S Quintin Mikell
CB Ron Bartell
K Josh Brown
P Donnie Jones
S Jake McQuaide
SPECIALISTS
3 Josh Brown - Went 33-for-39 in field goal attempts last season and accumulated 125 poinHit a season-long 53-yard field goal against Atlanta.
5 Donnie Jones Finished 2010 ranked fourth in the NFC and eighth in the NFL with 45.5gross average and third in NFL in net average (40.0). Punted 10 times at San Francisco with zero
returns allowed, three punts inside the 20, and a 43.7-yard net average.
44 Jake McQuaide Won Rams long snapping job this summer after signing as a rookie fre
agent out of Ohio State.
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ST. LOUIS RAMS 2010 FINAL DEFENSIVE STATS
(based on coaches video tape evaluations)QB QB
TACKLES Total Solo Asst. Sacks Yards Int. *PD Press. Hits *FF *ames Laurinaitis 129 90 39 3.0 22.0 1 7 3 2 0
Craig Dahl 93 45 48 1.0 10.0 2 4 1 2 2 Bradley Fletcher 91 58 33 0.0 0.0 4 12 0 0 0 Oshiomogho Atogwe 87 51 36 2.0 15.0 3 5 3 6 3 Ron Bartell 72 51 21 0.0 0.0 0 13 0 2 1 ames Hall 57 29 28 10.5 49.5 0 0 7 12 6
Nail Diggs 37 21 16 0.0 0.0 0 2 0 0 0 erome Murphy 30 17 13 0.0 0.0 1 2 0 0 0 Gary Gibson 30 12 18 0.0 0.0 0 2 2 5 0 David Vobora 28 17 11 2.0 10.0 0 1 0 0 0 Bryan Kehl 26 18 8 0.0 0.0 0 0 1 1 0 ames Butler 26 17 9 0.0 0.0 2 2 0 0 1
Chris Long 26 14 12 8.5 52.0 0 2 16 21 3 Fred Robbins 24 16 8 6.0 32.0 0 7 3 8 1 Chris Chamberlain 23 16 7 0.0 0.0 0 2 0 0 0 Larry Grant 23 13 10 2.0 16.0 0 1 1 0 2 Kevin Dockery 20 14 6 0.0 0.0 1 3 0 1 0 George Selvie 20 12 8 1.5 8.0 0 0 0 5 0 ustin King 19 13 6 0.0 0.0 0 2 1 1 0
C.J. Ah You 19 9 10 4.0 31.0 0 1 3 7 1 ermelle Cudjo 16 8 8 0.5 4.5 0 1 0 1 0
Darell Scott 15 10 5 0.0 0.0 0 0 1 0 0 Quincy Butler 13 10 3 0.0 0.0 0 2 0 0 0 Darian Stewart 11 9 2 1.0 8.0 0 1 0 5 0 Eugene Sims 8 3 5 0.0 0.0 0 1 1 1 0 Marquis Johnson 2 1 1 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 Michael Lewis 1 1 0 1.0 6.0 0 0 0 0 0 Clifton Ryan 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0 1 0 0 0 Total 946 575 371 43.0 290.0 14 74 43 80 20
*Tackle totals include tackles for loss* PD is passes defensed
SPECIAL TEAMS STATI STICSTotal Solo Ast. FF FR BK BK Rec
Chris Chamberlain ............19 15 4 2 0 0 0Brit Miller ..........................16 10 6 0 0 0 0
Craig Dahl ........................16 9 7 0 0 0 0David Vobora ....................16 6 10 0 0 0 0erome Murphy ................13 10 3 0 1 0 0
Kenneth Darby .................13 8 5 0 0 0 0Larry Grant .......................12 10 2 0 0 0 0Bryan Kehl ........................11 6 5 0 0 1 0Keith Toston ......................9 5 4 0 0 0 0Eugene Sims .....................7 3 4 0 0 0 0Bradley Fletcher ................7 3 4 1 0 0 0Chris Massey .....................6 3 3 0 0 0 0Quincy Butler .....................5 4 1 0 0 0 0Darian Stewart ...................4 3 1 0 1 0 0Daniel Fells ........................4 2 2 0 0 0 0C.J. Ah You .......................3 2 1 1 0 0 0
Dominique Curry ...............3 2 1 0 0 1 0osh Brown ........................3 2 1 0 0 0 0
Mardy Gilyard ....................2 2 0 0 0 0 0George Selvie ....................3 2 1 0 0 0 0osh Hull ............................2 1 1 0 0 0 0
Donnie Jones ....................1 1 0 0 0 0 0Michael Hoomanawanui ....1 1 0 0 0 0 0Kevin Dockery ...................1 1 0 0 0 0 0Fendi Onobun ....................1 1 0 0 0 0 0Nail Diggs .........................1 1 0 0 0 0 0ames Hall .........................0 0 0 0 0 1 0
Total ................................179 113 66 4 2 3 0
SACK LEADERS No. Ya
James Hall .......................... 10.5 7Chris Long ............................ 8.5 5
Fred Robbins ........................ 6.0 3C.J. Ah You .......................... 4.0 3
James Laurinaitis ................. 3.0 2Larry Grant ........................... 2.0 1Oshiomogho Atogwe ............ 2.0 1
David Vobora ........................ 2.0 1George Selvie ....................... 1.5
Craig Dahl ............................ 1.0 1Darian Stewart ...................... 1.0
Michael Lewis ....................... 1.0 Jermelle Cudjo ..................... 0.5 Total ................................... 43.0 29
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Head Coach Steve Spagnuolo
Defensive Coordinator Ken Flajole
Offensive Coordinator Josh McDaniels
Special Teams Coordinator Tom McMahon
Assistant Strength Adam Bailey
Wide Receivers Nolan Cromwell
Running Backs Sylvester Croom
Defensive Backs/Safties Andre Curtis
Defensive Line Brendan Daly
Linebackers Paul FerraroStrength Rock Gullickson
Quality Control/Defense Matt House
Tight Ends Frank Leonard
Offensive Line Steve Loney
Defensive Backs/Cornerbacks Clayton Lopez
Coaching Assistant/Special Lou Paolillo
Projects
Quality Control/Offense Andy Sugarman
Quality Control/Special Teams Derius Swinton
Assistant to Head Coach/ Bruce Warwick
Football Operations
PRONUNCIATION GUIDECOACHES
Ken FLAJOLE FLAY-juhlpay-oh-LIL-oh
Steve SPAGNUOLO SPAG-no-low
PLAYERS
99 C.J. AH YOU EYE - you
84 DANARIO Alexander duh-NAIR-ee-oh
16 Danny AMENDOLA am-en-DOLE-uh
47 Billy BAJEMA BADGE-uh-muh
86 Michael HOOMANAWANUI huh-oh-muh-NOW-uh-NEW-ee
50 Bryan KEHL KEEL
55 James LAURINAITIS Lore-in-eye-tis
27 Quintin MIKELL like MICHAEL
97 DARELL Scott duh-RELL
52 JABARA Williams juh-BAR-uh
64 Tony WRAGGE RAH-gee (hard 'g')
RAMS COACHES & PRONUNCIATI ON GUIDE
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WR 11 Brandon Gibson 84 Danario Alexander 15 Dominique Curry
83 Austin Pettis
LT 76 Rodger Saffold 73 Adam Goldberg
LG 63 Jacob Bell 67 Drew Miller
C 60 Jason Brown 64 Tony Wragge
RG 62 Harvey Dahl 67 Drew Miller
RT 77 Jason Smith 73 Adam Goldberg
TE 47 Billy Bajema 86 Michael Hoomanawanui 88 Lance Kendricks
81 Stephen Spach
WR 16 Danny Amendola 10 Mike Sims-Walker 87 Greg Salas
QB 8 Sam Bradford 4 A.J. Feeley
FB 49 Brit Miller
HB 39 Steven Jackson 33 Cadillac Williams 34 Jerious Norwood
LDE 91 Chris Long 99 C.J. Ah You
LDT 98 Fred Robbins 97 Darell Scott
RDT 95 Justin Bannan 71 Gary Gibson
RDE 96 James Hall 92 Eugene Sims 94 Robert Quinn
SL B 51 Brady Poppinga 50 Bryan Kehl
ML B 55 James Laurinaitis 56 Josh Hull
WL B 59 Ben Leber 57 Chris Chamberlain 52 Jabara Williams
LCB 24 Ron Bartell 21 Justin King
RCB 32 Bradley Fletcher 31 Al Harris
SS 43 Craig Dahl 20 Darian Stewart
FS 27 Quintin Mikell 37 James Butler 22 Jermale Hines
P 5 Donnie Jones
K 3 Josh Brown
H 5 Donnie Jones 16 Danny AmendolaLS 44 Jake McQuaide
PR 16 Danny Amendola 87 Greg Salas 83 Austin Pettis
KR 34 Jerious Norwood 16 Danny Amendola
RAMS UNOFFICIAL DEPTH CHART
OFFENSE
DEFENSE
SPECIALISTS
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Bir t h NFL
# Player Pos Ht Wt Dat e Age Ex p Col lege H.S. Hom et ow n How Ac q
99 Ah You, C.J. DE 6-4 265 7/7/82 29 3 Oklahoma Highland, Utah FA-'07
84 Alexander, Danario WR 6-5 217 8/7/88 22 2 Missouri Marlin, Texas FA'10
16 Amendola, Danny WR 5-11 188 11/2/85 25 3 Texas Tech The Woodlands, Texas FA-'09
47 Bajema, Billy TE 6-4 259 10/31/82 28 7 Oklahoma State Oklahoma City, Okla. UFA(SF)-'09
95 Bannan, Justin DT 6-3 312 4/18/79 32 10 Colorado Sacramento, Calif. FA-'11
24 Bartell, Ron CB 6-1 208 2/22/82 29 7 Howard Detroit, Mich. D2-05
63 Bell, Jacob G 6-5 304 3/2/81 30 8 Miami (Ohio) Cleveland, Ohio FA-'11
8 Bradford, Sam QB 6-4 224 11/8/87 23 2 Oklahoma Oklahoma City, Okla. D1-'10
60 Brown, Jason C 6-3 320 5/5/83 28 7 North Carolina Henderson, N.C. UFA(BAL)-'093 Brown, Josh K 6-0 202 4/29/79 32 9 Nebraska Foyil, Okla. UFA(SEA)-'08
37 Butler, James S 6-3 218 9/7/82 29 7 Georgia Tech Bainbridge, Ga. FA-'11
57 Chamberlain, Chris LB 6-1 238 9/30/85 25 4 Tulsa Bethany, Okla. D7A-'08
15 Curry, Dominique WR 6-2 223 8/16/87 24 2 Cal (PA) Philadelphia, Pa. FA-'10
43 Dahl, Craig S 6-1 212 6/17/85 26 5 North Dakota State Mankato, Minn. FA-'09
62 Dahl, Harvey G 6-5 308 6/24/1981 30 5 Nevada-Reno Fallon, NV FA-'11
4 Feeley, A.J. QB 6-3 216 5/16/77 34 11 Oregon Caldwell, ID UFA(CAR)-'10
32 Fletcher, Bradley CB 6-0 200 6/25/86 25 3 Iowa Youngstown, Ohio D3-'09
11 Gibson, Brandon WR 6-0 205 8/13/87 24 3 Washington State Puyallup, Wash. T(PHI)-'09
71 Gibson, Gary DT 6-3 312 5/5/82 29 6 Rutgers Lafayette, N.Y. FA-'11
73 Goldberg, Adam G 6-7 305 8/12/80 31 8 Wyoming Edina, Minn. T(MIN)-'06
96 Hall, James DE 6-2 265 2/4/77 34 12 Michigan New Orleans, La. T(DET)-'07
31 Harris, Al CB 6-1 194 12/7/74 36 14 Texas A&M (Kingsville) Pompano Beach, Fla FA-'11
22 Hines, Jermale S 6-1 218 11/11/87 23 R Ohio State Cleveland, Ohio D5-'11
86 Hoomanawanui, Michael TE 6-4 263 7/4/88 23 2 Illinois Bloomington, Ill. D5A-'10
56 Hull, Josh LB 6-3 245 5/21/87 24 2 Penn State Millheim, Pa. D7C-'1039 Jackson, Steven RB 6-2 240 7/22/83 28 8 Oregon State Las Vegas, Nev. D1-04
5 Jones, Donnie P 6-2 220 7/5/80 31 8 Louisiana State Baton Rouge, La. RFA(MIA)-'07
50 Kehl, Bryan LB 6-2 244 6/16/84 27 4 Brigham Young Salt Lake City, Utah FA'10
88 Kendricks, Lance TE 6-3 247 1/30/88 23 R Wisconsin Milwaukee, Wisc. D2-'11
21 King, Justin CB 5-11 197 5/11/87 24 4 Penn State Pittsburgh, Pa. D4A-'08
55 Laurinaitis, James LB 6-2 250 12/3/86 24 3 Ohio State Plymouth, Minn. D2-'09
59 Leber, Ben LB 6-3 245 12/7/78 32 10 Kansas State Vermillion, SD FA-'11
91 Long, Chris DE 6-3 270 3/28/85 26 4 Virginia Charlottesville, Va. D1-'08
44 McQuaide, Jake LS 6-2 247 12/7/87 23 R Ohio State Cincinnati, Ohio FA-'11
27 Mikell, Quintin DB 5-10 204 9/16/80 30 10 Boise State Eugene, OR FA-'11
49 Miller, Brit FB 6-1 253 9/15/86 24 2 Illinois Decatur, Ill. FA-'10
67 Miller, Drew C 6-5 303 7/6/85 26 3 Florida Paducah, Ky. FA-'09
34 Norwood, Jerious RB 5-11 205 7/29/1983 28 6 Mississippi State Jackson, Miss. FA-'11
83 Pettis, Austin WR 6-3 207 5/7/88 23 R Boise State Anaheim, Calif. D3-'11
51 Poppinga, Brady LB 6-3 252 9/21/1979 31 7 Brigham Young Evanston, Wy. FA-'1194 Quinn, Robert DE 6-4 264 5/18/90 21 R North Carolina Ladson, S.C. D1-'11
98 Robbins, Fred DT 6-4 322 3/26/77 34 12 Wake Forest Pensacola, Fla. UFA(NYG)-'10
76 Saffold, Rodger T 6-5 314 6/6/88 23 2 Indiana Bedford, Ohio D2-'10
87 Salas, Greg WR 6-1 209 8/25/88 22 R Hawaii Chino, Calif. D4-'11
97 Scott, Darell DT 6-3 317 3/15/86 25 3 Clemson Columbia, S.C. D4-'09
92 Sims, Eugene DE 6-6 265 3/18/86 25 2 West Texas A&M Mt. Olive, Miss. D6B-'10
10 Sims-Walker, Mike WR 6-2 212 11/21/1984 26 5 UCF Orlando, Fla. FA-'11
77 Smith, Jason T 6-5 308 4/30/86 25 3 Baylor Dallas, Texas D1-'09
81 Spach, Stephen TE 6-4 260 7/18/82 29 6 Fresno State Fresno, Calif. FA-'11
20 Stewart, Darian S 5-11 214 8/4/