OFFICIAL Countdown to the start of the 2025 season

[Allen2McVay]

From the mid-1960’s through the late-1980’s … almost a quarter of a century … the Rams continuity along the O-Line was ridiculous.

Even for the period (no free agency and players often remained with one team), the Rams OL was unique for its stability, continuity and quality.

One example. Three starting Centers for 25 years. By comparison, in his very successful 9 years as Rams Head Coach, there have been five starting Centers.

 

[den-the-coach]

Rich Saul was the best and he had to wait with Ken Iman being the starter. Saul was great on special teams too. Here are some other donning that number.

A solid backup Center and Guard Tony Slaton.

Another very good Center Bern Brostek.

Underrated Guard in Tom Nütten

Bill George

Duane
Putnam

Tim Barnes

 

[Elmgrovegnome]

Rich Saul was the best and he had to wait with Ken Iman being the starter. Saul was great on special teams too. Here are some other donning that number.

A solid backup Center and Guard Tony Slaton.
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Another very good Center Bern Brostek.
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Underrated Guard in Tom Nütten
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Bill George
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Duane
Putnam
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Tim Barnes
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I felt like Elias many times while watching Barnes play

 

[den-the-coach]

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I felt like Elias many times while watching Barnes play

Agreed as Ram fans we have seen a tale of two cities when it comes to the Offensive Line. The very best donning 61 in Rich Saul and the very worst in Tim Barnes.

 

[Gandalf]

I knew you would say that.

 

[fanotodd]

Spent entire twelve-year career (1970 -1981) as an LA RAM and should be in the Pro Football HOF. Backed up every OL position and was a special teams standout for five years before Ken Iman retired and he was a Pro Bowl center the last six years of his career and second team All Pro once.

Seriously?
I thought he WAS in the HOF.
What a travesty!

 

[David Ray]

Thirteen years in the league, every one of them wearing the uniform of the LOS ANGELES RAMS. Another interior OL with a strong case for the Pro Football HOF.

 

[OldSchool]

View: https://x.com/TomPelissero/status/1941853676466839626?s=19

 

[Fatboy]

60 days, I guess I should start the collection drive for my "33" club ! -- the Fatboy

 

[den-the-coach]

Dennis Harrah also known as Herc Harrah, was one of the best. That being posted some others that have donned #60.

Fred Stokes

John Wilbur

Jerry Stalcup

Mike Gruttadauria

Big Fat Jason Brown

Nick Leckey

Eric Kush

 

[Allen2McVay]

Jerry Stalcup
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A Jerry Stalcup sighting. Very Impressive.

 

[den-the-coach]

A Jerry Stalcup sighting. Very Impressive.

I do what I can.

 

[Tano]

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I felt like Elias many times while watching Barnes play

I didn't call him Roller Skate Barnes for nothing.