Adam Timmerman
When Adam Timmerman is doing his job well, few people even notice. The St. Louis Rams offensive lineman earns his keep by battling in the trenches to make sure those behind him—including quarterback Kurt Warner and running back Marshall Faulk—are getting the protection and blocking they need. But there are those occasions when Timmerman’s performance is less than perfect—both on and off the field. “Telling people you are a Christian, there is a label or word that follows that and you really have to let people know you’re not perfect, but you are forgiven and there’s nothing greater than your relationship with the Lord,” said Timmerman.
A Pro Bowl selection in 1999, Timmerman is quickly earning the reputation as one of the National Football League’s top Guards. Things did not always look so promising, though. Despite being named the nation’s top Division Two Lineman as a senior at South Dakota State University, NFL teams did not pursue the six-four, three-hundred pound Timmerman with great enthusiasm. He ended up being drafted by Green Bay in the seventh, and final, round. Looking back, Timmerman feels it was the best thing that could have happened. During his four years with the Packers (1995-98), Timmerman’s faith was strengthened considerably. “With the Packers, there were a lot of great examples there,” added Timmerman. “ There were people there who taught me what it took to be a Christian and to follow Jesus. For me, it was just the way the Lord wanted me to grow and know Him even better. He brought me to Green Bay and I am very thankful for that.”
Amid the physical demands of a football season, what Timmerman enjoys most is the spiritual strengthening he receives from his teammates. The rigors of competing in the NFL seem to lighten when he can share his personal challenges with those who can relate to him best. “It helps to be surrounded by other Christian guys,” said Timmerman. “And it’s very important. It’s something you loose when you get out of football and get away from it. Guys who are going through the same kind of stuff as you and we realize we all have the same struggles. To have guys you can count on and guys you are accountable to definitely helps you all the way around.”
2005: One of five players on team to start all 16 games…blocked for offense to rank ninth in NFL (fourth in NFC)…started 100th consecutive game as Ram at Indianapolis in Week 6…part of offensive line that did not allow a sack vs. Philadelphia in Week 15.
2004: One of two Rams to play in 100% of offensive plays (C Andy McCollum)…blocked for offense to rank fifth in NFL in passing offense, averaging 265.8 yards…started in NFC Wildcard Game at Seattle 1/8/05 and NFC Divisional Playoff Game at Atlanta 1/15/05, his 16th and 17th consecutive playoff games.
2003: Started at right guard in all 16 regular season contests as well as postseason game for St. Louis … one of three Rams (G Andy McCollum, C Dave Wohlabaugh) to play in 100% of offensive plays … blocked for offense that finished fifth in the NFC with 341.1 yards per game.
2002: Started all 16 contests, 13 at right guard, three at right tackle for Rams … one of two Rams (C Andy McCollum) to play 100% of offensive plays from scrimmage … caught lateral from WR Isaac Bruce late in fourth quarter, running for three additional yards, at San Francisco 10/6 … started three of last four contests at right tackle, playing tackle for first time of career … moved to right tackle due to injuries that forced starting LT Orlando Pace to miss playing time.
2001: Earned second Pro Bowl berth in best season of career … started every game for Rams, including playoffs, for fifth time in seven-year career (fourth consecutive season) … played in 100% offensive plays, joining LT Orlando Pace as the only Rams to play in every single offensive play … blocked for the Associated Press’ NFL Most Valuable Player QB Kurt Warner and the AP Offensive Player of the Year RB Marshall Faulk … helped Rams become first team in NFL history to score at least 500 points three consecutive years.
2000: Played in 16 games with 15 starts for Rams … provided protection and opened running lanes for one of most prolific offenses in NFL history … helped Rams’ offense break several NFL records, including most yards gained in a season (7,075) and most yards gained passing in a season (5,232) … paved way for NFL MVP Marshall Faulk, who established then- NFL record for touchdowns in season (26) … participated in 919 of 1013 total offensive plays (90.7%).
1999: Earned first Pro Bowl berth of career while bringing veteran leadership and playoff experience to offensive line in first season with St. Louis … played in 97.48 percent of plays (969 of 994), second most on offensive line … helped Rams produce seven games where they allowed one or no sacks.
1998: Started all 16 games at right guard … part of an offensive line which helped the Packers gain a season-high 178 rushing yards in win over Philadelphia 11/2 … started NFC Wildcard Game at San Francisco 1/3/99.
1997: Started at right guard in all 16 games and three playoff contests, including Super Bowl XXXII for Packers …did not miss a play the entire regular season and postseason … helped the Packers running attack average 119.3 yards on the ground during the regular season.
1996: Started all 16 regular season games at right guard for Packers … also started each of the team’s three postseason contests, including Super Bowl XXXI … helped the Packers running game average 114.9 yards rushing per game … also saw action on special teams.
1995: Served as a backup at both guard positions for Green Bay … participated on special teams in 13 regular season games … started at left guard in final two playoff contests.
College Career
Four-year letterman at South Dakota State, starting final three seasons…earned Division II all-America recognition as a junior and senior…also was a three-time all-North Central Conference performer for the Jackrabbits…twice won first-team academic all-conference honors…received the "Jim Langer Award," presented to the nation’s top Division II lineman as a senior…graduated with degree in agriculture business.
Personal Bio
Born Adam Larry Timmerman in Cherokee IA … all-conference and honorable mention all-state performer at Washington High … played offensive guard and tackle, and defensive tackle … won two letters in football, two in basketball and three in track … finished eighth in the state track meet in the 110 high hurdles … was a National Honor Society Member … he and his wife, Jana, have given their time to many charities, among them Children’s Hospital, United Way and March of Dimes … was Rams Coat and Blanket Blitz offensive captain in 1999 which benefited the American Red Cross … also involved in Athletes in Action … part of offensive line who finances and serves a turkey dinner to low income families … hobbies include fixing up old cars – he has a 1965 Mustang – farming and golf … owns working farm in Iowa with 125 head of cattle, soybeans, and corn … has one son (Mason) and a daughter (Alexis) … resides in St. Charles, MO.
