Throughout his storied time with the Pittsburgh Steelers, which ultimately concluded with his induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, there was never any doubt just how great Jerome Bettis was year after year, especially in the prime of his career.
Fortunately for the Steelers though, the then-Los Angeles Rams in 1996 had some serious doubts, especially new head coach Rich Brooks, who was aiming to transition to a more pass-happy offense and wanted Bettis to transition to fullback.
After two years rushing for 1,000 yards as a rookie and a second-year player, Bettis took a step back in 1995, rushing for just 637 yards in the Rams’ first season in St.