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Creating the All-Time Rams Roster: Defensive End
http://theramswire.usatoday.com/2016/06/29/creating-the-all-time-rams-roster-defensive-end/
By: Jake Ellenbogen | 5 hours ago
In this new series, we will break down our All-Time Rams roster position-by-position. We last covered the offensive line, and now it’s time to move on to the defensive ends. We’ll have two starters and three backups for this position.
Related:
Creating the All-Time Rams Roster: Offensive Line
Starter: Deacon Jones
There is not much to say about Deacon Jones, as the man is probably the greatest Ram of all time. His accolades are as impressive as pretty much anyone out there. He’s pulled in eight Pro-Bowl appearances, been named first-team All-Pro five times and second-team All-Pro three times. His number (75) is retired by the franchise for good reason.
Jones unofficially has 159.5 sacks in 151 games, tallied up by 101 Sports. He made it on our Rams Mount Rushmore, so he is obviously going to start on the all-time Rams roster.
Starter: Jack Youngblood
Speaking of the Rams Mount Rushmore, we unfortunately had to leave Youngblood off it. That, however, doesn’t mean he wouldn’t be starting on our all-time Rams roster.
Some call Youngblood Mr. Ram, which is understandable. He played his entire 14-year career wearing the iconic horns. The Hall of Famer racked up multiple awards, and like Jones, he also had his number (85) retired. He was a seven-time Pro-Bowler and was named first-team All-Pro five times, plus three second-team All-Pro honors.
Youngblood had a total of 151.5 sacks in 188 games he started. That’s simply an incredible feat and placing him next to Jones equals out to a whopping grand total of 311 sacks between the two. That’s unbelievable to think about.
Backup: Lamar Lundy
A member of the legendary Fearsome Foursome, Lundy played all of his 13 seasons with the Rams. The crazy 6-foot-7 end was even used as a tight end for a small portion of his career. He was an integral part of the Rams pass rush and was a good run stuffer as well.
Lundy led all of the Fearsome Foursome in sacks during the 1960 season. He was a Pro-Bowl selection and even was given the honor of First-Team All-Pro.
Backup: Andy Robustelli
The Hall of Famer provides one of the ultimate underdog stories in sports. He came out of Arnold College. Never heard of it? Don’t worry, neither had I. Robustelli as a 19th-round draft pick by the Rams was considered a long shot to even play, but he didn’t just earn playing time, he did far more than that. Robustelli proved everyone who doubted him wrong.
He became a two-time Pro-Bowler and was named a two-time first and second team All-Pro as well. He even won an NFL Championship with the Rams. Unfortunately, the Rams traded him away.
Still, regardless of the time he spent with the Rams, there is no doubt Robustelli would make their all-time roster.
Backup: Robert Quinn
Too much praise already for Robert Quinn you say? Bear with me. Quinn is a physical specimen. The Rams stole him in the draft due to the fact that he had to sit out his whole junior season because of an NCAA rules violation.
Quinn has since proven that he is one of the best pure pass rushers in the league. Recently, he has dealt with a back issue which has hindered his ability to dominate as we’ve seen in the past, but there’s plenty of reason to believe that he’ll be back stronger than ever.
The UNC product has accumulated 176 tackles, 50 sacks, 16 forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries with one touchdown. Quinn is a dynamic player and his accolades show it. He has been named to the first-team All-Pro roster once and has made the Pro Bowl twice.
Honorable Mention
Kevin Carter
The sixth overall pick in the 1995 NFL draft was a force that helped lead the Rams to a Super Bowl victory. Carter was invited to the Pro Bowl twice and also received All-Pro honors the year he was the league leader in sacks.
Unfortunately, like the aforementioned Robustelli, Carter was traded. He was ironically traded to the Tennessee Titans, who was the team he helped beat in the Super Bowl.
The next player on the list, another Rams great, was the reason for the departure of Carter.
Leonard Little
Leonard Little was next in line after the Rams traded away Carter. Little had quite the career with the Rams. All 12 seasons he played were with the Rams, and he totaled 344 tackles, 87.5 sacks and two interceptions. He even ended up receiving Pro Bowl and All-Pro honors in 2003.
Little had a rough time with some unfortunate trouble off the field, but he should still be considered a great Ram. His high-motor play and his crazy quickness and speed made him one of the most feared pass rushers in the league.
Fred Dryer
Dryer started his career with the Giants until they traded him to the Patriots. He refused to play for them (crazy to consider now, right?), forcing a trade to the Rams. When he came to the Rams, the future All-Pro and Pro-Bowler would backup the Hall of Fame defensive end Youngblood. Dryer would soon after start alongside of Youngblood, and they both unofficially finished with 14 sacks to co-lead the league.
Dryer is an absolute fan favorite and is well known setting an interesting record, by recording two safeties in one game.
Related:
Creating the All-Time Rams Roster: Quarterback
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http://theramswire.usatoday.com/2016/06/29/creating-the-all-time-rams-roster-defensive-end/
By: Jake Ellenbogen | 5 hours ago
In this new series, we will break down our All-Time Rams roster position-by-position. We last covered the offensive line, and now it’s time to move on to the defensive ends. We’ll have two starters and three backups for this position.
Related:
Creating the All-Time Rams Roster: Offensive Line
Starter: Deacon Jones
There is not much to say about Deacon Jones, as the man is probably the greatest Ram of all time. His accolades are as impressive as pretty much anyone out there. He’s pulled in eight Pro-Bowl appearances, been named first-team All-Pro five times and second-team All-Pro three times. His number (75) is retired by the franchise for good reason.
Jones unofficially has 159.5 sacks in 151 games, tallied up by 101 Sports. He made it on our Rams Mount Rushmore, so he is obviously going to start on the all-time Rams roster.
Starter: Jack Youngblood
Speaking of the Rams Mount Rushmore, we unfortunately had to leave Youngblood off it. That, however, doesn’t mean he wouldn’t be starting on our all-time Rams roster.
Some call Youngblood Mr. Ram, which is understandable. He played his entire 14-year career wearing the iconic horns. The Hall of Famer racked up multiple awards, and like Jones, he also had his number (85) retired. He was a seven-time Pro-Bowler and was named first-team All-Pro five times, plus three second-team All-Pro honors.
Youngblood had a total of 151.5 sacks in 188 games he started. That’s simply an incredible feat and placing him next to Jones equals out to a whopping grand total of 311 sacks between the two. That’s unbelievable to think about.
Backup: Lamar Lundy
A member of the legendary Fearsome Foursome, Lundy played all of his 13 seasons with the Rams. The crazy 6-foot-7 end was even used as a tight end for a small portion of his career. He was an integral part of the Rams pass rush and was a good run stuffer as well.
Lundy led all of the Fearsome Foursome in sacks during the 1960 season. He was a Pro-Bowl selection and even was given the honor of First-Team All-Pro.
Backup: Andy Robustelli
The Hall of Famer provides one of the ultimate underdog stories in sports. He came out of Arnold College. Never heard of it? Don’t worry, neither had I. Robustelli as a 19th-round draft pick by the Rams was considered a long shot to even play, but he didn’t just earn playing time, he did far more than that. Robustelli proved everyone who doubted him wrong.
He became a two-time Pro-Bowler and was named a two-time first and second team All-Pro as well. He even won an NFL Championship with the Rams. Unfortunately, the Rams traded him away.
Still, regardless of the time he spent with the Rams, there is no doubt Robustelli would make their all-time roster.
Backup: Robert Quinn
Too much praise already for Robert Quinn you say? Bear with me. Quinn is a physical specimen. The Rams stole him in the draft due to the fact that he had to sit out his whole junior season because of an NCAA rules violation.
Quinn has since proven that he is one of the best pure pass rushers in the league. Recently, he has dealt with a back issue which has hindered his ability to dominate as we’ve seen in the past, but there’s plenty of reason to believe that he’ll be back stronger than ever.
The UNC product has accumulated 176 tackles, 50 sacks, 16 forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries with one touchdown. Quinn is a dynamic player and his accolades show it. He has been named to the first-team All-Pro roster once and has made the Pro Bowl twice.
Honorable Mention
Kevin Carter
The sixth overall pick in the 1995 NFL draft was a force that helped lead the Rams to a Super Bowl victory. Carter was invited to the Pro Bowl twice and also received All-Pro honors the year he was the league leader in sacks.
Unfortunately, like the aforementioned Robustelli, Carter was traded. He was ironically traded to the Tennessee Titans, who was the team he helped beat in the Super Bowl.
The next player on the list, another Rams great, was the reason for the departure of Carter.
Leonard Little
Leonard Little was next in line after the Rams traded away Carter. Little had quite the career with the Rams. All 12 seasons he played were with the Rams, and he totaled 344 tackles, 87.5 sacks and two interceptions. He even ended up receiving Pro Bowl and All-Pro honors in 2003.
Little had a rough time with some unfortunate trouble off the field, but he should still be considered a great Ram. His high-motor play and his crazy quickness and speed made him one of the most feared pass rushers in the league.
Fred Dryer
Dryer started his career with the Giants until they traded him to the Patriots. He refused to play for them (crazy to consider now, right?), forcing a trade to the Rams. When he came to the Rams, the future All-Pro and Pro-Bowler would backup the Hall of Fame defensive end Youngblood. Dryer would soon after start alongside of Youngblood, and they both unofficially finished with 14 sacks to co-lead the league.
Dryer is an absolute fan favorite and is well known setting an interesting record, by recording two safeties in one game.
Related:
Creating the All-Time Rams Roster: Quarterback
Please guys if you enjoyed this, share it via the Rams Wire site!
