The 1991 Los Angeles Rams were a professional football team that played in the NFL during the 1991 season. The Rams were a part of the NFC West division and played their home games at the Anaheim Stadium, which was located in Anaheim, California.
Here’s a look at some of the key highlights from the Rams’ 1991 season:
Regular Season Record: 3-13
The Rams had a disappointing 1991 season, finishing with a 3-13 record. This record placed them at the bottom of the NFC West division, with significant struggles both on offense and defense. Their poor performance in 1991 was part of a period of decline for the franchise, which was experiencing a transition after years of relative success in the 1970s and 1980s.
Coaching and Staff:
In 1991, John Robinson was the head coach of the Los Angeles Rams. Robinson, who had previously coached the Rams in the 1980s before moving to the University of Southern California (USC), returned to the team in 1993. His second stint, however, faced several challenges, including a lack of talent and poor team performance. The 1991 season set the stage for significant changes in the franchise in the coming years.
Offensive Struggles:
On offense, the Rams struggled to find consistency. The team was led by quarterback Jim Everett, who had shown promise earlier in his career but failed to live up to expectations during this particular season. Everett had some good moments but was ultimately inconsistent throughout the year. The Rams’ running game was also a weakness, with Greg Bell, the team’s lead back, unable to break through defenses consistently.
Defensive Woes:
The Rams’ defense also faced struggles, and it ranked near the bottom of the league in terms of performance. While the Rams had some standout individual players like linebacker Kevin Greene, who had a solid career, the overall defensive unit lacked cohesion and was often overwhelmed by the more powerful offenses in the NFC West.
Key Players:
- Jim Everett (QB): As mentioned, he was the starting quarterback. Despite his previous success, he was unable to carry the team in 1991.
- Kevin Greene (LB): A standout linebacker, Greene was a force for the Rams’ defense. He later went on to have a highly successful career, including stints with the Pittsburgh Steelers and Carolina Panthers.
- Greg Bell (RB): The Rams’ starting running back, Bell was expected to provide a strong running game but was often hampered by the team’s inability to establish offensive consistency.
- Flipper Anderson (WR): Anderson was a notable playmaker and had some good performances in 1991. He was one of the few offensive weapons the Rams could rely on during the season.
Team Transition:
The 1991 season was part of a larger period of instability for the Rams. The team was in the midst of transition both in terms of roster and coaching, which contributed to their poor performance. The Rams would continue to struggle in the early 1990s before eventually moving to St. Louis in 1995, where they found more success and won a Super Bowl in the 1999 season.
In summary, the 1991 Los Angeles Rams were a struggling team that faced significant difficulties both on offense and defense. With a 3-13 record, they failed to compete within the NFC West and started to look ahead toward a rebuild. Despite a few bright spots, including standout players like Kevin Greene and Flipper Anderson, the team was ultimately one of the worst in the league that season, leading to a period of transition in the years to follow.
Head Coach: John Robinson
- To be listed, a player must have played at least one game for the team during this season.
- * Hall of Fame
- + Primary starter
| Pos | # | Player | GP | GS | Start Pos | Exp | DOB | Ht | Wt | College | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WR | Flipper Anderson | 12 | 4 | 03/07/1965 | ‘ “ | UCLA | |||||
| CB | Robert Bailey | 6 | R | 09/03/1968 | ‘ “ | Miami (FL) | |||||
| C | Bern Brostek | 14 | 2 | 09/11/1966 | ‘ “ | Washington | |||||
| WR/DB | Ron Brown | 6 | 8 | 03/31/1961 | ‘ “ | Arizona State | |||||
| LB | Paul Butcher | 16 | 5 | 11/08/1963 | ‘ “ | Wayne State (MI) | |||||
| TE | Pat Carter | 16 | 4 | 08/01/1966 | ‘ “ | Florida State | |||||
| NT/DT | Mike Charles | 7 | 9 | 09/23/1962 | ‘ “ | Syracuse | |||||
| WR | Aaron Cox | 15 | 4 | 03/13/1965 | ‘ “ | Arizona State | |||||
| LB | Terry Crews | 6 | R | 07/30/1968 | ‘ “ | Western Michigan | |||||
| RB | Robert Delpino | 16 | 4 | 11/02/1965 | ‘ “ | Missouri | |||||
| RB | Marcus Dupree | 8 | 2 | 05/22/1964 | ‘ “ | Oklahoma | |||||
| WR | Henry Ellard | 16 | 9 | 07/21/1961 | ‘ “ | Fresno State | |||||
| QB | Jim Everett | 16 | 6 | 01/03/1963 | ‘ “ | Purdue | |||||
| LB | Brett Faryniarz | 12 | 4 | 07/23/1965 | ‘ “ | San Diego State | |||||
| RB | Cleveland Gary | 10 | 3 | 05/04/1966 | ‘ “ | Miami (FL) | |||||
| DE | Tom Gibson | 5 | 3 | 12/20/1963 | ‘ “ | Northern Arizona | |||||
| DB | Jerry Gray | 16 | 7 | 12/16/1962 | ‘ “ | Texas | |||||
| LB | * | Kevin Greene | 16 | 7 | 07/31/1962 | ‘ “ | Auburn | ||||
| P | Dale Hatcher | 13 | 6 | 04/05/1963 | ‘ “ | Clemson | |||||
| DE | Bill Hawkins | 6 | 3 | 05/09/1966 | ‘ “ | Miami (FL) | |||||
| P | Barry Helton | 3 | 4 | 01/02/1965 | ‘ “ | Colorado | |||||
| CB | Darryl Henley | 16 | 3 | 10/30/1966 | ‘ “ | UCLA | |||||
| T | Robert Jenkins | 12 | 5 | 12/30/1963 | ‘ “ | UCLA | |||||
| TE | Damone Johnson | 16 | 6 | 03/02/1962 | ‘ “ | Cal Poly – S.L.O. | |||||
| LB | Larry Kelm | 16 | 5 | 11/29/1964 | ‘ “ | Texas A&M | |||||
| RB | David Lang | 16 | 1 | 03/28/1967 | ‘ “ | Northern Arizona | |||||
| CB | Sammy Lilly | 16 | 3 | 02/12/1965 | ‘ “ | Georgia Tech | |||||
| G | Duval Love | 16 | 7 | 06/24/1963 | ‘ “ | UCLA | |||||
| CB | Todd Lyght | 12 | R | 02/09/1969 | ‘ “ | Notre Dame | |||||
| LB | Mike McDonald | 16 | 7 | 06/22/1958 | ‘ “ | Southern California | |||||
| RB | Buford McGee | 16 | 8 | 08/16/1960 | ‘ “ | Mississippi | |||||
| G | Joe Milinichik | 5 | 5 | 03/30/1963 | ‘ “ | North Carolina State | |||||
| G | Tom Newberry | 16 | 6 | 12/20/1962 | ‘ “ | Wisconsin – La Crosse | |||||
| S | Anthony Newman | 16 | 4 | 11/21/1965 | ‘ “ | Oregon | |||||
| QB | Mike Pagel | 16 | 10 | 09/13/1960 | ‘ “ | Arizona State | |||||
| G/T | Jeff Pahukoa | 7 | R | 02/09/1969 | ‘ “ | Washington | |||||
| T | Gerald Perry | 11 | 4 | 11/12/1964 | ‘ “ | Southern | |||||
| LB | Roman Phifer | 12 | R | 03/05/1968 | ‘ “ | UCLA | |||||
| DT | Mike Piel | 6 | 3 | 09/21/1965 | ‘ “ | Illinois | |||||
| DT | Chris Pike | 8 | 3 | 01/13/1964 | ‘ “ | Tulsa | |||||
| TE | Jim Price | 12 | 1 | 10/02/1966 | ‘ “ | Stanford | |||||
| WR | Jimmy Raye | 2 | 1 | 11/24/1968 | ‘ “ | San Diego State | |||||
| DE | Gerald Robinson | 15 | 5 | 05/04/1963 | ‘ “ | Auburn | |||||
| DT | David Rocker | 6 | R | 03/12/1969 | ‘ “ | Auburn | |||||
| LB | Glenell Sanders | 16 | 2 | 11/04/1966 | ‘ “ | Louisiana Tech | |||||
| T | * | Jackie Slater | 13 | 16 | 05/27/1954 | ‘ “ | Jackson State | ||||
| C/G/T | Doug Smith | 15 | 14 | 11/25/1956 | ‘ “ | Bowling Green State | |||||
| LB | Frank Stams | 5 | 3 | 07/17/1965 | ‘ “ | Notre Dame | |||||
| S | Michael Stewart | 16 | 5 | 07/12/1965 | ‘ “ | Fresno State | |||||
| LB | Fred Strickland | 14 | 4 | 08/15/1966 | ‘ “ | Purdue | |||||
| RB | Mosi Tatupu | 5 | 14 | 04/26/1955 | ‘ “ | Southern California | |||||
| S | Pat Terrell | 16 | 2 | 03/18/1968 | ‘ “ | Notre Dame | |||||
| DE/NT | Ben Thomas | 2 | 5 | 07/02/1961 | ‘ “ | Auburn | |||||
| DB | Rodney Thomas | 3 | 4 | 12/21/1965 | ‘ “ | Brigham Young | |||||
| RB | Ernie Thompson | 4 | R | 10/25/1969 | ‘ “ | Indiana | |||||
| WR/RB | Vernon Turner | 15 | 2 | 01/06/1967 | ‘ “ | Carson-Newman (TN) | |||||
| DT/DE/LB | Karl Wilson | 13 | 5 | 09/10/1964 | ‘ “ | Louisiana State | |||||
| NT/DT/DE | Alvin Wright | 13 | 6 | 02/05/1961 | ‘ “ | Jacksonville State (AL) | |||||
| DE | Robert Young | 16 | R | 01/29/1969 | ‘ “ | Mississippi State | |||||
| K | Tony Zendejas | 16 | 7 | 05/15/1960 | ‘ “ | Nevada – Reno |
