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St. Louis Rams Hall of Famer Deacon Jones Dies at 74

June 4th, 2013 at 8:29 AM
By Serena Sanderson

Former St. Louis Rams DE David "Deacon" Jones passed away last night. He died of natural causes at his home in Southern California. He was 74.

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Known for his ability to knock down an opposing quarterback, Jones will be remembered as one of the greatest football players to hit the field. Since sacks didn't become an official statistic until 1982, no one knows for sure how many sacks Jones recorded during his time in the NFL, but that does not discount the passion he showed on the field, nor his ability to make a play. Washington Redskins General Manager, Bruce Allen, whose father coached Jones with the Los Angeles Rams, had this to say about the former defensive end:

"Deacon Jones was one of the greatest players in NFL history. Off the field, he was a true giant," he said. "His passion and spirit will continue to inspire those who knew him. He was a cherished member of the Allen family and I will always consider him my big brother." (ESPN.com)

Jones was the leader of the Rams' Fearsome from 1961-1971. After that, he played two years with the San Diego Chargers before retiring as a Washington Redskin in 1974.

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St. Louis Rams’ Notebook, Week 7 – Entering Rougher Waters

October 23rd, 2012 at 3:49 PM
By Brennon Keys

Forgive me for sounding like the eternal optimist, but the St. Louis Rams are just fine.

They've already exceeded their win total from an abysmal 2011 campaign. On eye test alone, the defense looks like a completely different beast than any Rams team since the franchise arrived in St. Louis. In addition, the rushing performances have improved week after week behind what seems like a two-headed attack and an offensive line that continues to solidify.

Granted, it's not hard to improve when you're starting at the bottom but improve, the Rams (3-4) certainly have. The team has a new personality that not only better personifies the city it plays in, but the division as well.

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St. Louis Rams Continue to Improve in 30-20 Loss

October 21st, 2012 at 4:45 PM
By Brennon Keys

A lot of football heads apply the term “garbage time” to a team that finds any offensive success while attempting to come back from a deficit of two touchdowns or more late in the fourth quarter. The St. Louis Rams found success in garbage time, as Sam Bradford found an open Austin Pettis in the back of the end zone with 19 seconds left in the game.

However, it was garbage time. The touchdown simply made the final score a little prettier, but the 30-20 victory for the Green Bay Packers wasn't as pleasing to the eye of Rams fans.

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Rams 101 Closer Look – Second-Round Selections Quick, Pead Remain Behind Curtain

October 18th, 2012 at 5:15 PM
By Brennon Keys

Michael Brockers. Brian Quick. Isaiah Pead.

Everyone tuned in to the 2012 NFL Draft heard these names called on behalf of the St. Louis Rams in late April, but we haven't heard them much since. Why?

Let's take a closer look.

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St. Louis Rams’ Notebook, Week 6 – Holding Steady

October 17th, 2012 at 10:41 AM
By Brennon Keys

To the casual football fan, the St. Louis Rams didn't look too much like the lesser team in Sunday's loss to the Miami Dolphins.

Sure, both teams currently sit at 3-3 following the game but so do 10 other NFL franchises, including the entire AFC East. The game didn't get nationally televised thanks to the Dallas Cowboys – Baltimore Ravens battle, but it still pitted two of the up-and-coming defenses in the league against each other in a defensive affair. The Rams’ offense rolled up a season-high 462 yards — including a relatively impressive 162 on the ground — against the NFL's No.1 rush defense in the Dolphins.

Only one little problem: the Rams again found difficulty punching the ball in the end zone after crossing their opponent's 20-yard line. It took Sam Bradford almost being broken in half to get a touchdown in the red zone, a perfect representation of the fight and the struggle the team has.

I argued with my father yesterday about the problem, stating that it isn't just limited to the home team. With the league's gradual shift to more dominant passing attacks came smaller offensive linemen and skill players, allowing defenses to match up better when their backs are against the wall.

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