The 11 All-Time best Rams offensive linemen in franchise history

3: Tom Mack

It's tough to find even a casual NFL fan who does not recognize the name of former Rams Pro Bowl left guard Tom Mack. Despite the fact that the 6-foot-3 250-pound offensive lineman played 13 seasons for the Rams from 1966 through 1978, fans still recognize the name as the standard of excellence for offensive linemen.

Tom Mack is enshrined in the Professional Football Hall of Fame. As far as interior offensive linemen go, it takes a special type of player to stand out enough to be noticed. An offensive lineman must either be very big and powerful, almost indestructible as a pass blocker, or as balanced and swift as a speed skater on ice. Mack was more of the latter version:

"In my own case, I (ha)ve always thought that one of the best things I (ha)ve had going for me is my speed. I (a)m not as big and strong as some guards…but I think one of the things I can do best is block on a sweep"

- Tom Mack

Mack never failed to suit up for a game. And of those 184 games in his career, he started 176 contests. He was honored with Pro Bowl status 11 times in his career, as well as being named to the All-Pro second team three times. He is second in the history of the NFL for consecutive games played at 184.

Mack played on some outstanding offensive lines for the Rams. But his steadfast, consistent, ironman durability was the lynchpin that held the group together year after year.