2006 St. Louis Rams season

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The 2006 St. Louis Rams season was the team's 69th year with the National Football League and the 12th season in St. Louis. The season began with the Rams trying to improve on their 6-10 record from 2005 under new head coach Scott Linehan.

Offseason

Scott Linehan was named head coach of the St. Louis Rams on January 19, 2006. He previously served as the offensive coordinator for the Miami Dolphins. On January 24, Jim Haslett, the former head coach of the New Orleans Saints, signed a three-year deal to become the Rams new defensive coordinator. Haslett Hired as Defensive Coordinator, Olson Offensive Coordinator, Accessed 13 September 2006 Haslett signs on as Rams defensive coordinator Accessed 13 September 2006On March 17, 2006, the Rams signed former Miami Dolphins QB Gus Frerotte to a three-year deal. Rams Sign QB Frerotte, Accessed 13 September 2006

In the 2006 NFL Draft, the Rams used their first pick on Clemson CB Tye Hill. They used the next pick on Colorado TE Joe Klopfenstein. The remaining picks were LSU DT Claude Wroten, USC TE Dominique Byrd, Stanford LB Jon Alston, Indiana DE Victor Adeyanju, Virginia WR Marques Hagans, Northwestern LB Tim McGarigle, Minnesota Guard Mark Setterstrom, and Missouri Guard Tony Palmer.

On Friday, September 1, 2006, the Rams signed former Carolina......
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