___ days until Kickoff!
- Thread starter CGI_Ram
- Start date
-
To unlock all of features of Rams On Demand please take a brief moment to register. Registering is not only quick and easy, it also allows you access to additional features such as live chat, private messaging, and a host of other apps exclusive to Rams On Demand.
The Los Angeles Rams first round pick in 1982 was RB Barry Redden from Richmond, however, after the coaching change from Ray Malavasi to John Robinson, the Rams still drafted Dickerson number 1 in 1983 because they recognized he was a rare talent.
It's a shame TG30's health gave out on him. He could've been one of the great ones. Not that he didn't have an outstanding peak, but it wasn't consistent.
Now that you remind me I recall how odd it was to grab 2 first-round RB's in successive years. An almost unheard-of move, but nobody will ever blame the Rams all-time winningest coach for ignoring the running game, I think Wendell got most of the carries during Redden's rookie season, Barry was a bit of a disappointment if my old memory serves me well. " Student body right".
EDIT: @den-the-coach
I just looked up the stats Wendell in 81' had 1100 yds and 12 td's rushing while catching 45 balls and adding another 5td's receiving
WoW, I knew he had a couple of productive years but didn't realize in 81 Tyler went off in 82 we spent a 1st on Redden and in 83 we drafted E.D. That is an odd stretch of RAM RB history.
Last edited:
Just a nonsense thought: there should only be one 29 and one 28. 
- Thread Starter Thread Starter
- #493
29 Days!
That 1984 season… EPIC.
4.8 ypc as a Ram.
That 1984 season… EPIC.
4.8 ypc as a Ram.
I concur so we will leave at Mr. Dickerson only in blue.Just a nonsense thought: there should only be one 29 and one 28.
WTH? Redden is our future, you dumb bastids! ~ den the draft guru in 1983
Last edited:
Here is the sad part, I actually took a day off of school to watch the 1983 draft which was televised during the week back then on ESPN. I never missed much School (Junior year of high school back then) and I asked my parents if they would allow me to take the day to watch the draft and they agreed.
My parents are awesome and they trusted me and to that point I had not missed a day and being early in the week I was not subject to miss a Lacrosse game being on the team, which was scheduled for Friday. I also did not inform my friends either because loose lips sinks ships. To this day only my parents knew even my sister, who is 4 years younger, just thought I was under the weather having no idea about the draft.
I loved it even though back then not many highlights or even team breakdowns, but guys like Paul Zimmerman knew their stuff and the information they had on the players at that time was informative. I loved the choice of Dickerson and knew under John Robinson he would be a star and the Rams were headed in the right direction.
My apologies for a trip down memory lane, but what a draft to watch for the Rams. Dickerson, Henry Ellard, Mike Wilcher, Chuck Nelson (Lansford was better), Doug Reed, Otis Grant (WR MSU) I even remember the 12th round pick QB Clete Casper from Washington State.
I'll have to excuse den for playing a French game when he could have been a swell long snapper. Dude had potential ~ Dr Z
Since 29 is a retired number only ED belongs here
Oh that Cowboys game, ED single-handedly ripped out their soul and spiked it deep into the turf
those poor Co....Nevermind
Oh that Cowboys game, ED single-handedly ripped out their soul and spiked it deep into the turf
those poor Co....Nevermind
