With at least three different players who could reasonably lay claim to being the Rams' No. 1 running back of all time, the franchise has an impressive history when it comes to this important offensive position.
Running the ball and the Rams have been synonymous for decades. Since the team joined the NFL in 1937, there have been 33 seasons when a Rams running back rushed for at least 1,000 yards; 12 players have achieved that milestone. The longest stretch without seeing a running back eclipse that mark was just four years (1995–98). During the eight-year stretch from 2005 to '12, Steven Jackson single-handedly made sure there was a 1,000-yard rusher for the Rams, while from 1983 to '89 there were three players who contributed to a seven-year streak of rushing excellence.