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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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