Hey TST! Select your own all-time Rams team

At this time of the football season, it’s not uncommon for Los Angeles Rams fans, as well as those from the other 31 teams, to read and kick around their individual All-Time teams. Why not use the TST Forum community and put together our own list?

Today, we’ll start with the offense.

I have went ahead and put together a list of candidates, in case fans don’t want to really dig in and research deep. It’s not all-inclusive, but puts the focus on the Rams more prominent players going back to the 40’s. If you want to put your personal favorites, that’s cool too. Feel free, it’s about having a good bit of fun.

Quarterback (select 1)

Bob Waterfield (1945-52)

Three-time First Team All-Pro, also handled punting and placekicking duties. NFL Hall of Fame, class of 1965.

Norm Van Brocklin (1949-57)

Nine-time Pro Bowler with one First Team All-Pro nod. Was part of a QB rotation with Waterfield for his first five seasons. 1971 NFL Hall of Fame inductee.

Roman Gabriel (1962-72)

Although high-flying Rams pass offenses have dropped him down career boards, #18 is still an icon and holds the top spot for touchdowns passing. The Gabe was a four-time Pro Bowler and in 1969, was First Team All-Pro and NFL MVP.

Jim Everett (1986-97)

Played eight years with the Rams. Runner up for NFL Rookie of theYear and played in one Pro Bowl.

Kurt Warner (1998-03)

In six Rams seasons, Warner won two NFL MVP’s, was twice First Team All-Pro, named to three Pro Bowls. Inducted to NFL Hall of Fame 2017.

Jared Goff

Lots of highs and lows in Goff’s tenure with the Rams. Made two Pro Bowls.

Matthew Stafford

Came to L.A. as a greybeard, but has posted four solid seasons and led the Rams to a Super Bowl win. Named to the Pro Bowl in 2023.

Running back (select 2)

Tank Younger (1949-57)

Played offense at fullback and linebacker on defense. Didn’t post crazy stats, but was First Team All-Pro in 1951, Second Team in ’52 and 54. Also was voted to four Pro Bowls.

Dan Towler (1950-55)

Averaged over 5.2 yards per carry. Only played six seasons, but chalked up four Pro Bowls, a First Team All-Pro nod and three Second Team awards.

Jon Arnett (1957-63)

Triple threat had 2892 yards rushing, 1911 receiving, and 3173 return yards for the Rams and was All-Pro First Team in 1958, to go along with five straight Pro Bowls (1957-61).

Dick Bass (1960-69)

Even while playing primarily as part of a rotation still tallied just under 9000 all-purpose yards for his career. Three times a Pro Bowler and twice a Second Team All-Pro.

Lawrence McCutcheon (1972-79)

Feature back in the early 70’s “Ground Chuck” offense. Went to five straight Pro Bowls and had Second Team All-Pro selection from 1973-77.

Eric Dickerson (1983-87)

In a short 4+ season Rams career, Dickerson was a four-time First Team All-Pro, NFL Rookie of the Year, NFL Offensive Player of the Year, three-time NFL MVP runner up and four Pro Bowls. Voted to the NFL Hall of Fame in 1999.

Jerome Bettis (1993-95)

Only played three years, but averaged 1000 yards rushing. Was NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year, a First Team All-Pro berth and two Pro Bowls.

Marshall Faulk (1999-06)

Running/receiving threat with 11000+ yards over seven Rams seasons. Three-time NFL Offensive Player of the Year and First Team All-Pro. Five Pro Bowls. 2011 inductee to NFL Hall of Fame.

Steven Jackson (2004-12)

Labored for some really bad Rams teams, but still had an eight-year run of 1000+yard seasons. Two Second Team All-Pro nods and three Pro Bowls.

Todd Gurley (2015-20)

A bum knee stopped his career after a promising start. Averaged over 1000 yards and 11 touchdowns per annum. NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year, NFL Offensive Player of the Year, two-time First Team All-Pro, a Second Team All-Pro award, and three Pro Bowls.

Wide receiver (select 3)

Jim Benton (1938-40, 1942, 1944-47)

From the leather helmet days. Was a two-time First Team All-Pro and added a Pro Bowl.

Elroy Hirsch (1949-57)

Two-time First team All-pro and three-time Pro Bowler. In 1951, led the NFL in receptions, receiving yards, receiving touchdowns, and total scoring while averaging 124.6 yards per game. Added 15 interceptions on defense. Voted to NFL Hall of Fame in 1968.

Tom Fears (1948-56)

Caught 400 passes for L.A. and led the NFL in catches three times. Voted as First Team All-Pro once and Second Team twice. NFL Hall of Fame, class of 1970.

Del Shofner (1957-60)

Although not all with the Rams, Shofner had a very nice run of five straight First Team All-Pro and Pro Bowl seasons sandwiched around an injury plagued 1960.

Red Phillips (1958-64)

Led the 1961 NFL season in receptions and was First Team All-Pro. Was Second Team All-Pro in 1960 and a Pro Bowler for three straight years (1960-62)

Jack Snow (1965-75)

Although only one Pro Bowl season, Snow was a starter for 10 straight seasons.

Harold Jackson (1968, 1973-77)

Broke in with the Rams in ’68, but didn’t play. Came back in ’73 and earned an First Team All-Pro spot and three Pro Bowls.

Henry Ellard (1983-93)

Averaged over 1000 yards receiving and returning punts for 11 Rams seasons. Voted First Team All-Pro twice and added three Pro Bowls.

Issac Bruce (1994-07)

Rams all-time leading receiver. Voted into the NFL Hall of Fame in 2020. Interestingly, only one Second Team All-Pro nod and four Pro Bowls.

Tory Holt (1998-08)

Shamefully considered second fiddle to Bruce and not yet voted into NFL Hall of Fame. Had a seven-year run of 1100+ yard seasons. Eight-time Pro Bowler with both First and Second Team All-Pro awards.

Cooper Kupp

Injuries have punctuated Coop’s ascent as a top NFL receiver. One each NFL Offensive Player of the Year, First Team All-Pro, and Pro Bowl award.

Tight End (select 1)

Billy Truax (1964-70)

Averaged 36 catches for 440 yards on nice four-year run, 1967-70.

Ernie Conwell (1996-02)

Starting tight end on the “Greatest Show on Turf” teams, but his career was betrayed by injuries.

Lance Kendricks (2011-16)

Used as Fullback and tight end. Started 79 of 93 games.

Tyler Higbee (2016- )

Entering his 10th season with the Rams, Higbee is inching up the Rams all-time stat lists, knocking on the door or inside the Top 10.

Center (select 1)

Jack Naumetz (1946-50)

Starting center and linebacker, voted First Team All-Pro in 1949.

Leon McLaughlin (1951-55)

Started every game of his five-year career, 60 of 60. Voted to Pro Bowl in 1954.

Ken Iman (1965-74)

After being traded from Green Bay and missing all of 1964 with an injury, Iman took over and played 10 years without missing a start.

Rich Saul (1970-81)

It took six of his 12 Rams seasons for Saul to break into the starting lineup, but he rolled to six straight Pro Bowls and a Second Team All-Pro slot. He started 105 of 106 games to close out his career.

Doug Smith (1978-91)

Swing player in first four seasons before locking down the pivot. Had a run of six Pro Bowls from 1984-89.

Guard (select 2)

Duane Putnam (1952-59, 1962)

Five straight Pro Bowls from ’54 to ’58 and voted All-Pro three times. a First Team and two Second Teams.

Joe Scibelli (1961-75)

Played 15 season’s in L.A. and started 193 of 202 games. One Pro Bowl in 1968.

Tom Mack (1966-78)

#2 overall draft pick in ’66, Mack started for13 straight seasons, picking up 11 Pro Bowl nods and three Second Team All-Pro berths. NFL Hall of Fame, class of 1999.

Dennis Harrah (1975-87)

Played 13 seasons in L.A. Named to six Pro Bowls and was First Team All-Pro in 1986.

Tom Newberry (1986-94)

Had a three-year run (1987-89) with two First Team All-pro slots, one Second Team, and a pair of Pro Bowls.

Roger Saffold (2010-18)

Came in as a tackle, but moved to guard after three years. Battled injury woes early in his career, but settled down for his final three as a Ram. Second Team All-Pro in 2017.

Tackle (select 2)

Dick Huffman (1947-50)

Played four seasons with the Rams before making a move to the Canadian pro league. Made the most of those four years with three First Team All-Pro awards and Pro Bowl in the other.

Charlie Cowan (1961-75)

Played 15 seasons with L.A., first three at guard before moving outside. Twice voted Second Team All-Pro and had three Pro Bowls.

Joe Carollo (1962-68, 1971)

Starter at left tackle from 1962-68. Played in every game but one. Pro Bowl in ’68.

Doug France (1975-81)

Seven-year starter at left tackle. Named to two Pro Bowls and one Second Team All-Pro berth.

Jackie Slater (1976- 95)

Played 20 seasons with the Rams. Voted into the NFL Hall of Fame in 2001. Accrued seven Pro Bowls and was a four-time recipient of Second Team All-Pro honors.

Kent Hill (1979-86)

Played seven years in L.A. with five Pro Bowl appearances and two Second Team All-Pro nods.

Orlando Pace (1997-08)

Voted into the NFL Hall of Fame in 2016. #1 overall draft pick. Had a run from 1999-2005 with three First Team All-Pro and a Second Team berths, to go with seven Pro Bowls.

Rob Havenstein (2015- )

Took over as starting right tackle as a rookie and still stands.

Andrew Whitworth (2017-21)

His only Rams accolades came in 2017 with First Team All-Pro and Pro Bowl nods. There can be no doubt that Whit’s addition was the cornerstone of the Rams return to relevancy.

How to play along

It’s an easy enough exercise. Select your favorite Rams from this list or find players I glossed over and post them in the forum. Any analysis is a welcome addition. If there are enough replies to get a consensus, after a couple days I will collate them and put together a master list. A TST Forum All-Time Rams team.