🏈On April 19, 1997 with the first pick in the NFL Draft, the St. Louis Rams selected Ohio State offensive tackle Orlando Pace. He was a finalist for the 1996 Heisman Trophy, finishing fourth in the voting, the highest finish for a lineman (offense or defense) since University of Washington DT Steve Emtman in 1991, who also finished fourth. Pace was so dominant that the term pancake block (referring to when an offensive lineman knocks a defender on his back) gained popularity at Ohio State due t

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1997 Rams at Redskins Week 14

🏈On August 28, 1999 St. Louis Rams starting quarterback Trent Green suffered a gruesome knee injury after a hit from Rodney Harrison in a 24-21 preseason win over the San Diego Chargers at the Trans World Dome. When discussing Green's backup at the postgame press conference, an emotional Dick Vermeil said, "We will rally around Kurt Warner and will play good football." With the support of running back Marshall Faulk and wide receivers Isaac Bruce, Torry Holt, Az-Zahir Hakim, and Ricky Proehl, W