Paul Boudreau

From 1997-98, Boudreau coached the offensive line for the New England Patriots following a three-year stint with the Detroit Lions guiding the same unit. His first position in the NFL came in New Orleans from 1987-93. In his seven seasons with the Saints, Boudreau's line placed in the top three in fewest sacks allowed on four occasions. In 1992, the Saints allowed a league-low 15 sacks. Prior to joining the Rams, Boudreau was the offensive line coach for three seasons with the Jacksonville Jaguars (2003-05). In 2003, the Jacksonville offensive line set a franchise record by allowing only 28 sacks (tied for ninth in the NFL). Running back Fred Taylor also rushed for a team-record 1,572 yards. Boudreau tutored the Carolina Panthers offensive line from 2001-02 and saw the team set a club record by allowing only 31 sacks in 2001. From 1999- 2000, he served in the same capacity for the Miami Dolphins. From 2006-07, Boudreau served as the offensive line coach for the Rams. In 2007, Rams running back Steven Jackson tallied his second consecutive 1,000-yard season behind Boudreau's offensive line. In 2006, Jackson gained a career-high 1,528 rushing yards while nine different players started on the offensive line. In 2008, Boudreau's unit opened holes for the NFL's second ranked rushing offense (152.7 yards per game). Since then, Boudreau's offensive lines have helped pave the way for five running backs to top the 10,000-yard career rushing mark, including Barry Sanders, Curtis Martin, Thurman Thomas, Fred Taylor and Steven Jackson.