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Rams Head Coach Jeff Fisher with then Cowboys defensive coordinator Rob Ryan. 8/25/12 (Courtesy STLouisRams.com)

With all the talk about the Harbaugh brothers, John and Jim, coaching next week in Super Bowl XLVII and the first family of the NFL in the Mannings, most fans often lose sight of the yet another family strong with the NFL force.

The Ryan Family.

The patriarch of the Clan Ryan is none other than Buddy Ryan of the famed 1985 Chicago Bears 46 defense. We know the younger Ryans well. Rex Ryan is the current head coach of the New York Jets and Rob Ryan was just recently let go from his defensive coordinator position with the Dallas Cowboys. But less known to most is Buddy Ryan’s oldest son, Jim Ryan.

KSDK’s Frank Cusumano sat down in an exclusive interview with the eldest brother who also happens to be a St. Louis area resident.

Here are some notes from that interview.

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Rams Preseason Opponents Announced

The NFL knows we’re addicted to their drug.  So when they announced Tuesday they would be releasing a tentative preseason schedule Wednesday afternoon it was the biggest tease.  I need my drug/NFL fix!!!

We already knew the annual Hall of Fame between the Cardinals and Saints would take place on Sunday, August 5.  But with the Saints yet waiting to hear about the fate of their defensives players the anticipation of that game is just, “Meh.”

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See if you can figure out which long standing rivalry extends even to our writer here at Aerys.  The video clip below will clue you in.

PattyRams: Okay, Q2) What team would you like to see on Hard Knocks this season?

Colleen (Bears): DA BEARS.

Melissa (Lions): Wouldn’t it be wrong to not say the Lions?

Amanda (Packers): And this is supposed to be unbiased?

Brenda (Broncos): True story, but months ago – like January – I told my boyfriend I thought the Bucs would be great for Hard Knocks.

Lauren (Packers): Q2: Packers. Duh. But bias aside, if you listen to their audio from Super Bowl, they are HILARIOUS. And intense. And honest. And LOVE the game.

Colleen (Bears): Really, I think we’ve got a bad rap with a lot of the country. I’d love for the rest of the world to see how we work.

Brenda (Broncos): Now, I’ve shifted my supports for the 49ers.

Colleen (Bears): We’re a blue-collar team with some brilliant, yet unorthodox coaches.

Lauren (Packers): But if I had to be realistic….. and don’t gasp in shock…. I’d *love* to see the Bears.

Colleen (Bears): Plus, Lance Briggs on my TV more? Yes, please.

Patty (Rams): I’d love to see the 49ers and Jim Harbaugh. Rah, rah, Stanford! I mean, 49ers!

Kristine (Jets): Insert obligatory mention of Jets here.

Lauren (Packers): I like the Bears coaching style.

Kristen (Patriots): Patriots, first. But that won’t happen. So I’d really like to see the Saints, Packers or Bears.

Colleen (Bears): *gasps in shock*

Kristine (Jets): Pats would never.

Melissa (Lions): Aside from the Lions, I’d like to see the Saints. It would be interesting to watch the whole Reggie Bush, Mark Ingram scenario play out.

Colleen (Bears): I doubt the McCaskey’s would let the Bears go on it, though.

Lauren (Packers): Same with Pack, Colleen. Teddy Boy and McCarthy would shut that down quick.

Melissa (Lions): And, let’s be honest. Who wouldn’t want to see them partying on Bourbon street on their days off?

Kristine (Jets): I would love to see the Bucs, but they have already declined. So Packers are my next choice.

Patty (Rams): The Bucs would have been my second choice, too.  Josh Freeman and Mike Williams are my dynamic duo.

Brenda (Broncos): New Orleans would be entertaining, and I agree with Melissa, the Lions would be a fantastic selection.

Emily (Steelers): As much as I’d love to see the Steelers, I’d really like to see the Pack.

Kristine (Jets): New Orleans also declined already, unfortunately.

Lauren (Packers): With the Pack, though, you have to cover the city/fans/shareholders as much as the team. Because GB is just that.

Patty (Rams): Does anyone think Jerry World would work?

Kristine (Jets): Jerry would love it, I am sure.

Lauren (Packers): AHHHHH. No.

Kristen (Patriots): Cowboys did it a couple years ago.

Brenda (Broncos): I think the Broncos would be a sexy pick, with all the quarterback drama and return of John Elway. Lots of storylines for the Hard Knocks producers.

Lauren (Packers): DFW wouldn’t go for it.

Emily (Steelers): I wish they would go back and do the Bengals again. That would be such a wonderful train wreck.

Patty (Rams): But with Carson, T.O., and Ochocinco heading out I won’t have reason to get my popcorn ready.

Lauren (Packers): I lived there when the stadium was being built. He’s pretty hated.

Melissa (Lions): Haven’t the Cowboys done it twice already?

Colleen (Bears): I think we should make a swear jar for Aerys Huddle, but instead of swearing, anytime anyone says “shareholder” they put in a dollar.

Lauren (Packers): Love the Broncos idea. My boss is a HUGE broncos fan. So I’ve learned to love them by default.

Kristine (Jets): HAHAHA.

Patty (Rams): Did my own quick Hard Knocks poll and the Rams DE Chris Long writes back saying it’d be too much of a distraction.

Patty (Rams): For a young team like the Rams it’s probably best to keep things under wraps. Besides, I just can’t see Spagnuolo going for it.

Lauren (Packers): Even if they beat us in ’97. Tear.
Lauren (Packers): SHUT IT

Amanda (Packers): Cruel, Colleen.

Colleen (Bears): Hahaha.

Kristen (Patriots): Kind of cool to see the Giants (as much as I LOATHE them to my very core). They are a storied franchise with good ownership. Could be good t.v.

Patty (Rams): I had no idea the boys had already gone through it. My bad!

Brenda (Broncos): Denver would never go for it…at least that’s the word here. Still, an intriguing option.

Lauren (Packers): She’s just jealous because of this:

Kristine (Jets):

Amanda (Packers): Love Lauren!

Patty (Rams): Uh, dagger.

Kristine (Jets): According to this, Dallas has done it twice: http://content.usatoday.com/communities/thehuddle/post/2011/05/which-team-would-you-like-to-see-on-hbos-hard-knocks/1

Colleen (Bears): Now that’s a low blow, stupid Raji.

Patty (Rams): You tell ‘em, Colleen!

Lauren (Packers): I do that dance when I score big at work.

Patty (Rams): I’ll have to go back and get the final tally but it sounds like Packers, Bears, Broncos, (Saints/Bucs declined), and 49ers?

Lauren (Packers): Like completing an awesome project.

Amanda (Packers): I am so going to try that next time.
Amanda (Packers): I usually just belt.

Patty (Rams): I hope we even HAVE a preseason for Hard Knocks…

Kristine (Jets): Umm…yeah…scary that we even have to hope for it

Which team is your front runner for Hard Knocks?  Please leave your vote in the comments section.

Aerys Huddle 3.3 – Free Agency is here.

The St. Louis Rams have just announced their number assignments for the rookie class. 

Also, a quick  look at what other famous NFL players have worn those numbers.  Maybe the rooks can channel the number’s football history.

Robert Quinn (DE) – #94 : DAL OLB DeMarcus Ware

Lance Kendricks (TE) –  #88 : DAL WR Michael Irvin & PIT WR Lynn Swann.

Austin Pettis (WR) – #83 :  NE WR Wes Welker.

Greg Salas (WR) –  #87 : OAK TE Dave Casper.

Jermale Hines (S) – #21 : OJ Atogwe’s old number.  As well as Prime Time’s. Lots to live up to.

Mikail Baker (CB) – #41 : Rams CB Todd Lyght’s old number.

Jabara Williams (LB) – #52 : The late great PIT C Mike Webster.

Jonathan Nelson (S) – #26 : OAK/HOF CB Rod Woodson.

Numbers that have been retired by the Rams:

#7 – Bob Waterfield (HOF)

#28 – Marshall Faulk (HOF)

#29 – Eric Dickerson (HOF)

#74 – Merlin Olsen (HOF)

#75 – Deacon Jones (HOF)

#78 – Jackie Slater (HOF)

#80 – Isaac Bruce

#85 – Jack Youngblood (HOF)