Vermeil returned to coaching three years ago, and at one point he was hated by Rams players for his brutal practices.

The Rams players have been even smarter to follow him.

The Rams players say he is all about business.

He also became the first Rams player ever to score over 1,000 points.

Rams players did not like the Denver offensive linemen's blocking techniques.

An award given annually to a Rams player that best exemplifies extra effort on and off the field.

But Rams players will probably play hard because they want to prove that easier practices make for fresher legs in games.

The deal also meant that revolution coaching staff would assist in the development of Rams players.

The highest individual honour that a Rams player has received.

Rams players were bothered by Hoge's "soft" comments, the ones he never really made.