Last week, Turf Show Times asked Los Angeles Rams fans and forum members to weigh in on their favorite all-time Rams. Thanks to those who participated and now it’s on to the defensive side of the ball to complete the exercise and create a Forum All-time team.

If you didn’t join in, it’s not too late. Just add your selections and I’ll see to them. Or just put them with the defense.

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. Since keeping tackle and sack stats are relatively new to the NFL, I feel that I may have given early era Rams the short-shrift. Many of of those players played both ways and it was very difficult to discern if they were award winners because of offense or defense.

If you just want to put your personal favorites, that’s cool too. Feel free, it’s about having a good bit of fun.

Defensive tackle (select 2)

Stan West (1950-54)

Starter for all five L.A. seasons. First Team All-Pro in ’53 and had two Pro Bowl berths.

Bud McFadin (1953-56)

Round 1 pick was just blossoming when a hunting accident forced an early retirement. Logged two Pro Bowls and a Second Team All Pro spot. Came back to the NFL after four seasons out of the game and joined the upstart AFL, where He locked up both All-Pro (4) and Pro Bowl berths (3).

Rosey Grier (1963-66)

Had most of his accolades before joining the Rams after eight seasons with the New York Giants. Even so, he started 56 of 56 games in L.A. and was on the first iteration of the “Fearsome Foursome”.

Merlin Olson (1962-76)

The Finnal member of the “fearsome Foursome to retire. Olson never missed a start, in 208 games. Had a string of 14 straight Pro Bowls, named First Team All-Pro five times, and Second Team three times. Voted into the Hall of Fame in 1982.

Larry Brooks (1972-82)

Had a stellar five-year run of Pro Bowl invites and adde both First and Second Team All-Pro nods.

Michael Brockers (2012-2020)

Not an accumulator of accolades, Brockers nonetheless was a 10-year starting fixture and started 136 of 138 games.

Aaron Donald (2014-23)

One of the NFL All-Time greats. Won Defensive Rookie of the Year, Pro Bowl in all 10 seasons, and First Team All-Pro in nine of 10.

I’m going way back to Rosey Grier days he was a helluva D lineman. He was with the Giants from 55′ to 62′ then joined the Rams & was part of the fearsome foursome along with Deacon Jones,Merlin Olson & Lamar Lundy. 3x All Bowl 2x Probowl. His career ended after a Achilles tear. pic.twitter.com/hH9f0jakL9

— KC-CHIEFLADY @ ChiefsFerrari (@pattyWarren13) October 24, 2024

Defensive end/edge (select 3)

Larry Brink (1948-53)

Starter from 1950-53 without missing a game. First Team All-Pro in ’51 and had two Pro Bowl appearances.

Andy Robustelli (1951-55)

Played his first five of 14 NFL seasons in L.A. and chalked up two First Team All-Pro seasons, two Second Team, and two Pro Bowls. Traded to New York Giants in 1956 and continued to stack up major awards. Voted to NFL Hall of Fame in 1971.

Lamar Lundy (1957-69)

Another “Fearsome Foursome” original, Lundy didn’t pile up the accolades (one Pro Bowl) but started 141 of 152 games.

Deacon Jones (1961-71)

Put the “fierce” in “Fearsome Foursome”. Five-time First Team All-Pro and added Second Team nod as well. Totaled eight Pro Bowls with seven in a row from 1964-70.

Fred Dryer (1972-81)

Only one each Second Team All-Pro and Pro Bowl, But Dryer had an eight-year run (1973-80) of starts in L.A.

Jack Youngblood (1971-84)

Another five-time First Team All-Pro, added a Second Team nod and seven Pro Bowls. 151.5 career sacks. Hall of Fame inductee in 2001.

Kevin Greene (1985-92)

In eight seasons, Greene had 72.5 sacks for the Rams, but only one Pro Bowl and one Second Team All-Pro slot.

Jared Verse (2024- )

Betting on the come, but an NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year award and Pro Bowl is a great way to kickoff a career.

Off-ball linebacker (select 2)

Don Paul (1948-55)

Spent his first two seasons as a backup, but when he broke through in 1950, he started every game for five straight years. One First Team All-Pro Award, two Second Team, and three Pro Bowls.

Tank Younger (1949-57)

Two-way player, fullback and linebacker. Earned both First and Second Team All-Pro berths to go with four Pro Bowls.

Les Richter (1954-62)

Started 104 of 112 games, add place kicker duties in his first three seasons. Named to the Pro Bowl eight straight years and added a First Team All-Pro position to go with four Second Team nods.

Jack Pardee (1957-72)

Pardee was only credited with One First Team All-Pro and one Pro Bowl, both in ’63, but started 151 0f 169 Rams games.

Maxie Baughn (1966-70)

Already earned Five Pro Bowls and one each, First and Second Team All-Pro accolades before coming west. In his five seasons as a Ram, he added four Pro Bowls and four Second Team All -Pro slots.

Isiah Robertson (1971-78)

Played 111 games with 102 starts. Defensive Rookie of the Year, named twice to First Team All-Pro and three times to Second Team. Also Logged six Pro Bowls.

Jack Reynolds (1970-80)

Starter in eight of 11 Rams seasons. Twice named to the Pro Bowl.

Jim Youngblood (1973-84)

Had six seasons as a starter with Second Team All-Pro and a Pro Bowl berth in 1979.

London Fletcher (1998-2001)

Only played four seasons with the Rams, but went to have a stellar career. He made 100+ tackles for 14 straight seasons.

London Fletcher brought energy, passion, & grit to the field. He won a championship with the Rams but his Ram career will always have a “What if”. Fletcher would go on to play for 12 more seasons after St. Louis. He would be looked at as franchise legend if the Rams retained him pic.twitter.com/CMtf1K5mLF

— RAMS ON FILM (@RamsOnFilm) June 24, 2020

Safety (select 2)

Will Sherman (1954-60)

Came over from the Canadian Football League and became a seven-year starter. Two Pro Bowls and each, First and Second Team All-Pro awards.

Eddie Meador (1959-70)

12-year starter for L.A., 160 of 163 games. Rams all-time leader in interceptions. Had a pair each of First and Second Team All-Pro berths, as well as six trips to the Pro Bowl.

Dave Elmendorf (1971-79)

Only one Second Team All-Pro nod, but a solid nine-year starter that never missed a game, 131 of 131.

Nolan Cromwell (1978-83)

Second on Rams all-time interception list. Three-time First Team All-Pro and made four Pro Bowls. Only had four full seasons.

Cornerback (select 2)

Monte Jackson (1975-77)

Had a short three-year stint, but logged two Pro Bowls and both First and Second Team All-Pro trophies.

Rod Perry (1975-82)

Had two Pro Bowl seasons.

Pat Thomas (1976-82)

Fought injuries over his career. Had two Pro Bowl appearances and was First Team All-Pro in 1980.

LeRoy Irvin (1980-89)

Third on Rams all-time interception list. Twice named to the All-Pro First Team and once to Second Team. Had a pair of Pro Bowls as well.

Jerry Gray (1985-91)

Took over as a starter in his second year and had a run of four straight Pro Bowls and was twice named Second Team All-Pro.

Aeneas Williams (2001-04)

Came to the Rams after 10 pro seasons with a closewt full of accolades. Added two Pro Bowls and a Second Team All-Pro

Jalen Ramsey (2019-22)

Only played 3.5 seasons in L.A., but had two First Team All-Pro nods and three Pro Bowls.

Todd Lyght (1991-2000)

Toiled through those rough early/mid 90’s. Although he only racked up one Second Team All-Pro and one Pro Bowl, Lyght started 137 0f 143 games, had 31 interceptions (4th all-time Rams), and 70 tackles per season, 598 in total (2nd all-time Rams).

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.