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Again since no one could see the link here's the article.
http://theramswire.usatoday.com/2016/06/25/creating-the-all-time-rams-roster-running-back/
In this new series, we will break down our All-Time Rams roster position-by-position. We covered the quarterbacks first, and now it’s time to move on to the running backs. We’ll have a starter and two backups for this position.
Starter: Eric Dickerson
For most people the first thing that comes to mind when the Los Angeles Rams are mentioned, is Eric Dickerson. The track star from Southern Methodist University became the first player ever in NFL history to be named Rookie of the Year while also finishing runner-up in the MVP voting.
Dickerson was never named MVP, which is shocking and in some ways downright disrespectful. His single-season rushing yards record still remains intact today, even though Adrian Peterson made quite a push at it back in 2012.
While the Hall of Fame running back may have only played five seasons with the Rams before being traded, he had the fastest start to any player in NFL history. He compiled 7,245 rushing yards and 56 touchdowns in just those five years with the Rams.
It’s a tough debate between the man below and Dickerson, but at the end of the day, Dickerson is going to get the nod.
Backup: Marshall Faulk
The former San Diego State great went from being drafted by the Colts and playing with a legend in Peyton Manning, to being traded and playing with another legend in Kurt Warner. Faulk was a freak of nature, as he wasn’t a giant physical specimen like Dickerson, but he literally did everything well.
Faulk finished off seven seasons with the Rams tallying up 11,030 yards from scrimmage and 85 total touchdowns. He set the record for single-season touchdowns, which was broken shortly after, and the record for single-season yards from scrimmage, which was also broken years later. The most important thing, is that the Hall of Famer went to two Super Bowls, won one and was named the 2000 NFL MVP. That’s a feat that even Dickerson was unable to accomplish.
Again, it was a tough decision, but it’s almost better to have Faulk as the scat back or out wide while Dickerson starts. There is no doubt those two would complement each other very well and would create one of the scariest backfield duos of all time.
Backup: Steven Jackson
The Rams all-time rushing leader was a first-round pick out of Oregon State. All Jackson did was combine power and speed, while showing off his workhorse mentality. Jackson, during his nine-year tenure in horns was a total team player, sticking with the Rams through thick and thin, although there really wasn’t much thick during his time.
Jackson’s best teams finished 8-8 on the season and he never was able to play in a playoff game. It’s rough for the running back, because when you think about it, the best QB he played with was either Marc Bulger or Sam Bradford. He didn’t have the luxury of playing with an elite talent like Warner, the way Faulk did.
There is no doubt Jackson is the third-best running back in Rams history. The reason is simply because while he is great, he’s not quite on the level of Faulk and Eric Dickerson.
Honorable Mention
Dan Towler
One of the most underrated and flat-out forgotten players in the history of the game. Dan Towler played on the NFL title team with Bob Waterfield and Norm Van Brocklin. He was named an All-Pro once and went to the Pro-Bowl four times. Towler recorded 5.2 yards per carry and 43 touchdowns during his six-year career before retiring to become a minister.
http://theramswire.usatoday.com/2016/06/25/creating-the-all-time-rams-roster-running-back/
In this new series, we will break down our All-Time Rams roster position-by-position. We covered the quarterbacks first, and now it’s time to move on to the running backs. We’ll have a starter and two backups for this position.
Starter: Eric Dickerson
For most people the first thing that comes to mind when the Los Angeles Rams are mentioned, is Eric Dickerson. The track star from Southern Methodist University became the first player ever in NFL history to be named Rookie of the Year while also finishing runner-up in the MVP voting.
Dickerson was never named MVP, which is shocking and in some ways downright disrespectful. His single-season rushing yards record still remains intact today, even though Adrian Peterson made quite a push at it back in 2012.
While the Hall of Fame running back may have only played five seasons with the Rams before being traded, he had the fastest start to any player in NFL history. He compiled 7,245 rushing yards and 56 touchdowns in just those five years with the Rams.
It’s a tough debate between the man below and Dickerson, but at the end of the day, Dickerson is going to get the nod.
Backup: Marshall Faulk
The former San Diego State great went from being drafted by the Colts and playing with a legend in Peyton Manning, to being traded and playing with another legend in Kurt Warner. Faulk was a freak of nature, as he wasn’t a giant physical specimen like Dickerson, but he literally did everything well.
Faulk finished off seven seasons with the Rams tallying up 11,030 yards from scrimmage and 85 total touchdowns. He set the record for single-season touchdowns, which was broken shortly after, and the record for single-season yards from scrimmage, which was also broken years later. The most important thing, is that the Hall of Famer went to two Super Bowls, won one and was named the 2000 NFL MVP. That’s a feat that even Dickerson was unable to accomplish.
Again, it was a tough decision, but it’s almost better to have Faulk as the scat back or out wide while Dickerson starts. There is no doubt those two would complement each other very well and would create one of the scariest backfield duos of all time.
Backup: Steven Jackson
The Rams all-time rushing leader was a first-round pick out of Oregon State. All Jackson did was combine power and speed, while showing off his workhorse mentality. Jackson, during his nine-year tenure in horns was a total team player, sticking with the Rams through thick and thin, although there really wasn’t much thick during his time.
Jackson’s best teams finished 8-8 on the season and he never was able to play in a playoff game. It’s rough for the running back, because when you think about it, the best QB he played with was either Marc Bulger or Sam Bradford. He didn’t have the luxury of playing with an elite talent like Warner, the way Faulk did.
There is no doubt Jackson is the third-best running back in Rams history. The reason is simply because while he is great, he’s not quite on the level of Faulk and Eric Dickerson.
Honorable Mention
Dan Towler
One of the most underrated and flat-out forgotten players in the history of the game. Dan Towler played on the NFL title team with Bob Waterfield and Norm Van Brocklin. He was named an All-Pro once and went to the Pro-Bowl four times. Towler recorded 5.2 yards per carry and 43 touchdowns during his six-year career before retiring to become a minister.
