Tag: Steven Jackson

Titans hire Frank Bush, Steven Jackson to defensive staff

The Titans have reportedly added two coaches to their defensive staff who were both players and coaches with the franchise before.

The Tennessee Titans have reportedly made a pair of additions to the defensive staff of head coach Brian Callahan and defensive coordinator Dennard Wilson.

According to ESPN’s Turron Davenport, the Titans are hiring former Atlanta Falcons defensive backs coach Steven Jackson and linebackers coach Frank Bush to the same roles.

Both coaches have actually had multiple stints with the franchise already, both as a player and coach.

Bush was a fifth-round pick of the Oilers in 1985 and spent two years as a linebacker with the team. He was then a linebackers coach with the Oilers (1985-86) and had the same role with the Titans (2011-12).

Jackson was a third-round pick of the Oilers in 1991 and played defensive back, both in Houston and Tennessee, until 1999. He also served as defensive backs coach for the Titans (2016-17).

Both coaches also have connections with Callahan and/or Wilson. Jackson and Bush were on the New York Jets’ staff with Wilson, and Jackson was on staff with Cincinnati when Callahan was there.

With these additions, the Titans have now made a trio of hires on each side of the ball. Wilson (DC), Bush (LB) and Jackson (DB) on defense and Nick Holz (OC), Bill Callahan (OL) and Tyke Tolbert (WRs) on offense.

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39 days till Patriots season opener: Every player to wear No. 39 for New England

Here’s a list of every Patriots player to wear the No. 39 jersey number

The New England Patriots have officially reached the 39-day mark in our countdown series to their 2023 regular season opener. Today, we’re listing every Patriots player that has ever worn the No. 39 jersey.

Fan-favorite running back Danny Woodhead is a name that many Patriots fans remember. The former undrafted free agent came to New England from the New York Jets and served as a reliable third-down option for quarterback Tom Brady and the Patriots offense.

He was just one of those special players that fit into the offense perfectly and consistently found ways to make plays.

However, one of the true forgotten Patriots on this list is former Los Angeles Rams All-Pro running back Steven Jackson. He made a pit stop in New England at the tail-end of his career and appeared in two games for the Patriots. It was an unlikely pairing that barely lasted a month.

Of course, Woodhead and Jackson weren’t the only ones to wear the number. Let’s take a look at every player throughout Patriots’ franchise history that has ever worn a No. 39 jersey (via Pro Football Reference).

Devin McCourty notes this former Patriot as one of the worst to tackle

Devin McCourty has not-so-fond memories of attempting to tackle this former Patriots player.

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Devin McCourty had a former New England Patriots running back in mind when discussing which player was one of the toughest to tackle in his NFL career.

That player was former three-time Pro Bowler Steven Jackson.

Jackson was a bulldozer over the course of his career, recording 2,764 carries for 11,438 yards and 59 touchdowns in 12 NFL seasons. He measured in at 6-foot-2, 240 pounds and was difficult to tackle when going downhill.

McCourty found that out the hard way and reminisced about his difficulties in a tweet on Friday morning. The safety faced the running back in a preseason game in 2010 and got a first-hand look at Jackson’s abilities.

For what it’s worth, the Rams beat the Patriots in that game by a 36-35 margin.

It’s interesting to look back now and see which players McCourty remembers facing the most. If anything, it’s a testament to his impressive longevity.

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Torry Holt, Henry Ellard among Hall of Fame semifinalists for Class of 2023

Torry Holt has once again been voted a semifinalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame, with Henry Ellard being one for the 1st time 👏

Rams legend Torry Holt is one step closer to potentially becoming the next member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Henry Ellard is right there with him, too. On Tuesday, it was announced that Holt and Ellard are among 28 semifinalists for the Hall of Fame Class of 2023.

It’s Holt’s ninth time being a semifinalist, so he’s come close to making it to Canton before. The next step is for Holt to be voted a finalist, which he’s done in each of the last three years. That list of finalists will be revealed in December, with the final class being announced in February.

Holt played 10 seasons with the Rams, catching 869 passes for 12,660 yards and 74 touchdowns. He ranks second in franchise history in receptions and receiving yards. He won one Super Bowl with the team before eventually finishing his career with the Jaguars.

During his Rams career, he was voted a Pro Bowler seven times and was a first-team All-Pro once. He led the league in receiving twice: 2000 when he had 1,635 yards and 2003 when he finished with 1,696 yards and a league-high 117 catches.

Ellard is a semifinalist for the first time after playing 16 seasons in the NFL, 11 with the Rams. He caught 814 passes totaling 13,777 yards in his career, scoring 65 touchdowns.

He only made the Pro Bowl three times, but more impressively, he was an All-Pro twice. Ellard ranks 15th all-time in career receiving yards and 34th in receptions.

Holt’s former teammate, Steven Jackson, was unfortunately not among the 28 semifinalists for the Hall of Fame. This was his third year of eligibility and he has yet to make it to the semifinalist stage.

Steven Jackson, Torry Holt among nominees for Hall of Fame’s Class of 2023

Steven Jackson and Torry Holt are once again nominees for the Hall of Fame Class of 2023

For the third year in a row, Steven Jackson and Torry Holt are among the nominees for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. A total of 129 modern-era nominees were announced on Tuesday, with Jackson and Holt representing the Rams. None of the first-time nominees played with the Rams, but that group includes Joe Thomas, Dwight Freeney and Darrelle Revis, all of whom should make it in at some point, if not on the first ballot.

Jackson is in his third year of eligibility but has been unable to make it past the first stage of voting. Holt, on the other hand, has been a semifinalist eight years in a row and a finalist in each of the last three years.

Jackson rushed for 10,138 yards in nine years with the Rams, proving to be the model of consistency by rushing for at least 1,000 yards in eight straight years. He finished his career with the Falcons and Patriots, from 2013-2015, totaling 11,438 yards during his time in the NFL, including those three seasons.

Holt led the NFL in receiving twice and also had at least 1,000 yards in eight straight years. He was an All-Pro in 2003 and was a seven-time Pro Bowler, spending 10 seasons with the Rams and totaling 12,660 yards with 74 touchdowns.

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Kyren Williams grew up idolizing Steven Jackson and this adorable photo proves it

Kyren Williams grew up in St. Louis and has always been a fan of Steven Jackson. This old photo of the two running backs proves it 📸

The Los Angeles Rams probably made Kyren Williams’ dream come true on Saturday afternoon. Not only did the former Notre Dame running back get drafted, but he was selected by his hometown team in St. Louis.

More specifically, Williams was a huge fan of Steven Jackson when he was younger. After getting drafted by the Rams, Williams told reporters on a conference call that he “grew up at the Edward Jones Dome” watching the team, and he liked Jackson’s game so much, that he dressed up as him for Halloween.

The Rams then shared an adorable photo of a much younger Kyren Williams with Jackson. Williams’ tweet calls Jackson one of the best to ever play, and the youngster never missed a chance to watch the running back take the field in St. Louis.

It doesn’t get much better than this.

Steven Jackson will announce Rams’ 3rd-round pick in 2022 NFL draft

When the Rams make their first pick in the 2022 NFL draft, it’ll be the legend Steven Jackson announcing it in Las Vegas

When the Los Angeles Rams finally make their first pick in the 2022 NFL draft, they’ll have a legend on-hand in Las Vegas to announce the selection. The league released a list of active players and legends who will announce each team’s Day 2 pick on Friday night, and for the Rams, it’ll be Steven Jackson on stage revealing who the Rams pick.

That is, if the Rams don’t trade down and defer their first selection until the fourth round.

Last year, Orlando Pace announced the Rams’ picks on Day 2. He and Jackie Slater also had that honor in 2019.

Jackson announced the Rams’ third-round pick in 2017, when they drafted Cooper Kupp 69th overall out of Eastern Washington.

Jackson himself was a first-round pick in 2004, landing with the Rams as the 24th overall selection. He played nine years with the Rams, rushing for 10,138 yards and 56 touchdowns during his time in St. Louis.

It’s almost impossible to know which name Jackson will read when the Rams pick at No. 104 overall, but it’s a good bet to be a cornerback, edge rusher, lineman or wide receiver.

Torry Holt voted a Hall of Fame semifinalist, Steven Jackson comes up short again

Torry Holt is a Hall of Fame semifinalist for the eighth time, but Steven Jackson missed the cut in his second year of eligibility.

Torry Holt has been deserving of a spot in the Pro Football Hall of Fame for a long time, and he’ll get another crack at Canton in 2022. The Hall of Fame announced the 26 semifinalists for the Class of 2022 and Holt was selected one again.

It’s his eighth straight year being named a semifinalist, dating all the way back to 2015. Unfortunately, fellow Rams legend Steven Jackson was not voted a semifinalist in his second year of eligibility.

Holt is the only former Rams player who was voted a semifinalist for the 2022 class, attempting to join his former teammate Isaac Bruce, who was inducted as a member of the Class of 2020.

Holt won one Super Bowl in 10 years with the Rams, earning seven Pro Bowl selections – more than even Bruce had. He was a first-team All-Pro in 2003 when he led the NFL in receptions (117) and yards (1,696).

From 2000-2007, Holt recorded at least 1,100 yards each year, leading the league in receiving twice. He finished his 11-year career with 920 catches, 13,382 yards and 74 touchdowns.

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Steven Jackson, Torry Holt among Hall of Fame nominees for 2021

The Rams will try to send two more players to Canton next year.

Isaac Bruce was finally voted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame this year, even though he wasn’t afforded an induction ceremony in Canton due to the coronavirus pandemic. The Rams will try to send fellow receiver Torry Holt to Canton with him next year, as well as Steven Jackson.

Both Jackson and Holt are among the 130 nominees for the Class of 2021, with Jackson being one of 14 first-year candidates. The full list of eligible players was released by the Hall of Fame on Wednesday afternoon.

The list of 130 players will be whittled down to just 25 semifinalists in November before the 15 finalists are determined in January. Holt was a finalist last year but wasn’t voted in alongside his former teammate Bruce.

Jackson played nine years with the Rams in St. Louis, rushing for 10,138 yards and 56 touchdowns during his career with the franchise. In total, he played 12 seasons in the NFL and finished with 11,438 yards with 69 rushing touchdowns.

He rushed for at least 1,000 yards eight straight years from 2005-2012, with his best season coming in 2006 as he led the NFL in yards from scrimmage (2,334).

Watch: Rams legends put Keegan Michael-Key, Ian Karmel through a football practice

Keegan-Michael Key and Ian Karmel were challenged to make a 20-yard field goal at the Coliseum.

There’s a lot of work put in by football players behind the scenes that fans don’t see. Not only are they practicing throughout the week where fans are unable to watch, but they’re constantly working out, watching film, attending meetings and staying in shape at all costs.

Steven Jackson, Torry Holt and Orlando Pace all know that very well, having put together extremely successful careers with the Rams. Practices were especially tough during their playing days, since teams were allowed to hold two-a-days then and there were far more padded practices.

Those three Rams legends put celebrities through a football practice on a new show called “Game On!” and trained them for a kicking competition at the Coliseum before L.A. took on the Bears last season.

The two celebrities were comedians Keegan-Michael Key and Ian Karmel, who hilariously went through receiving and blocking drills, as well as kicking practice. After practicing, the two comedians had to kick a 20-yard field goal at the Coliseum as part of the game show.

Tennis legend Venus Williams also joined in on the fun while in attendance at the game and attempted the kick, too.

It’s hilarious that Karmel hit the crossbar not once, but twice. Key nailed the kick with ease, while Williams’ attempt was pulled left of the mark.

Rob Gronkowski was also on the show as part of the opposing team, and it seems Karmel wants to overtake him in the tight end ranks.

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