Last Add on the trivia question from the other day. Preston Dennard was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Rams in May of 1978...We'll place it the Don Klosterman column... Dennard wasn't supposed to be anything more than a special teamer...but he turned into a very reliable receiver from 1979 through 1983... Dealt for a fifth round pick to the Bills in 1984...The Rams used that picby JoeT13B - RamsFootballFans.com
Bingo.... It was Preston Dennardby JoeT13B - RamsFootballFans.com
Kevin Greene was drafted by the Rams…but how did they acquire the draft pick to take him out of Auburn? Kevin Greene, who passed away in 2020, played 15 seasons, eight with the Rams, 160 sacks. Playing in 228 of a possible 232 games…The last four years of his career he registered 14.5, 10.5, 15, and 12 sacks…He was drafted by the Rams 5/113/1985 Auburn… But how did the Rams acquire that 5thby JoeT13B - RamsFootballFans.com
I have a feeling that Tremayne Anchrum is going to surprise a lot of people and give the staff some long nights when it comes to starters & roster decisions/positions... ...But, then again, I had a feeling about Warren Jackson... :)by JoeT13B - RamsFootballFans.com
2019—Stephen Jackson signs one day contract and retires as a Ram….Career rushing 11,443…w/Rams 10,138…69/56Tds…461/407-receptions for Rams…Picked 1/24/2004…literally…the only bullseye by the Rams up until 2014 and Aaron Donald in the draft. (Depending how you want to view Chris Long & Robert Quinn) Rams #1's 2000—Trung Canidate 2001—Damoine Lewis, Adam Archuleta, Ryan Pickett 2002—Robeby JoeT13B - RamsFootballFans.com
True...there were some issues...and yes, John Wiliams' mask was pretty impressive. ;)by JoeT13B - RamsFootballFans.com
I knew Prothro did a lot of funky stuff...So I'm going to defer to you...and I just went back and looked at the highlights from that season...no bueno.......I have a memory of Prothro punting on third down...in Dallas in 1971 but that was a little before my time...first full season was 1972...by JoeT13B - RamsFootballFans.com
Absolutely right...I didn't include him on the list...because I thought it was too obvious...what inspired the question was discovering that Johnson had more catches in his Rams career than Klein...that blew me away...by JoeT13B - RamsFootballFans.com
On this Date: July 28 1972—Rams acquire John Williams from the Colts for 1974 #1 Draft pick (#24 overall) Roger Carr. John Williams: (1/23/1968-Colts out of Minnesota)…played in two Super Bowls with Baltimore as a guard…traded to the Rams on this day in 1972…he became a starter at RT in 1973 and started 86 consecutive games through 1978…during the 1979 season he lost his job to Jackie Slaterby JoeT13B - RamsFootballFans.com
I like to hear everybody's thoughts...but...I can tell you first-hand (Former Sportswriter)...sportswriters/reporters can be and can get very lazy. Take everything with a grain of salt...and never dismiss what YOUR eyes see. If you don't understand a certain technique or system...there's plenty of info on the web to search it out...or just ask people you like... #RamView #RamCave #LARamsby JoeT13B - RamsFootballFans.com
Rams Trivia Question of the Day: Tyler Higbee is the Rams all time reception leader at TE, , but which of the following TEs had most catches in their Rams career? A.) Bob Klein B.) David Hill C.) Pat Curran D.) Damone Johnson E.) Terry Nelson Damone Johnson--132 & 18TDs Bob Klein--128--128 & 15TDs David Hill--113 Terry Nelson--87 Pat Curran--9 (Note: Mike Barber caught 81by JoeT13B - RamsFootballFans.com
Rams News & Trivia Remembering Tony Guillory Rams Trivia Question of the Day: Tyler Higbee is the Rams all time reception leader at TE, , but which of the following TEs had most catches in their Rams career? A.) Bob Klein B.) David Hill C.) Pat Curran D.) Damone Johnson E.) Terry Nelson #RamView #RamCaveby JoeT13B - RamsFootballFans.com
Thank you! And thanks for clarification on the Gabriel lung collapse.by JoeT13B - RamsFootballFans.com
This Day in Rams History July 25 7/25/75—David Ray is released. 7/25/79—Dave Elmendorf signs a 1-year contract extension. 7/25/94—Russell White released Crespi High, 3/73/1993 out of Cal…Nephew of Charles White… Question: I see the link to post something from YouTube...I don't want to break faith with this great site...So I'm asking...I talked about Ray, Elmendorf, and White on my YouTubeby JoeT13B - RamsFootballFans.com
I think winning in Dallas in 1979 in the first round...Ferragamo to Waddy...and us screaming at the top of our lungs.... Close: The physical 14-12 playoff win in Dallas in 1976. (Rusty Jackson taking the safety and spiking the ball) Greatest Game on the Radio (have to because Dick Enberg was GREAT)...October 14, 1973...Hadl's four first half touchdown passes to Harold Jackson... #RamViewby JoeT13B - RamsFootballFans.com
On this Date: Born: 1938—Charlie Cowan (4/45/1961—New Mexico Highlands) played in 206 out of 210 games…started 186…three Pro Bowls…Initially a LG, RT, and from 1969-1975 played LT (replaced by Doug France)…6-4/264…He passed away in 1998 at the age of 59. 1995—Joseph Noteboom (3/89/2018—TCU) 6-5/321 #RamViewby JoeT13B - RamsFootballFans.com
Born on this date in... 1923: Elroy Hirsch (died in 2004…) 1952: Charles DeJurnett (San Jose St. 17/418/1974 Bolts) died in 2020 at 68…With Rams 1982-1986—rotational DT. 6-4/263...Teammate of Cody Jones at San Jose St. 1985: Craig Dahl turns 38 spent 4-years with the Rams 2009-2012 (North Dakota St.) 1990: Cory Harkey turns 33…five years 2012-2016…UDFA out of UCLA…currently on the Buffalo Bby JoeT13B - RamsFootballFans.com
On this Date: …1925 Woodley Lewis was born… The Rams drafted Lewis 8/103/1950 out of Oregon (Manual Arts HS)… Only the third African-American player drafted by the NFL. Lewis played with the Rams from 1950-thru-1955 (6 seasons)… Played in three title games for the team…winning in 1951… He was traded to the Cardinals in 1956… He was a top flight DB…picking up 23 interceptions for the Rams—by JoeT13B - RamsFootballFans.com
Great thread! #RamViewby JoeT13B - RamsFootballFans.com
Love football, but it wouldn’t be a bad thing for the NFL to go through some pain…lack of competition breeds contempt at every level.by JoeT13B - RamsFootballFans.com