| Orlando
Pace
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Behind Enemy Lines: Part I 
John Crist of Bear Report and Ryan Van Bibber of Turf Show Times take a closer look at STL vs. CHI
-by BearReport.com
Dec 2, 2009 |
Stage Set for Long Day in the Trenches
-by BearReport.com
Nov 29, 2009 |
What We Learned: Bears vs. Bengals
JC points out the five most important things he learned about Chicago after a 45-10 loss to Cincy
-by BearReport.com
Oct 27, 2009 |
Bears Look Good, Vikings Look Great
Minnesota is going to present all kinds of problems for Orlando Pace and the Chicago offensive line
-by BearReport.com
Oct 7, 2009 |
Training Camp Report: Day 2
Bear Report had a front-row seat for Saturday's workout in Bourbonnais and filed this practice recap
-by BearReport.com
Aug 1, 2009 |
Offensive Issue: Retooling Up Front
Look for the Bears to have three new starters along the line in an effort to jumpstart the offense
-by BearReport.com
Jul 3, 2009 |
Big Needs Despite Lack of Draft Picks
A pass catcher and a pass rusher are at the top of the list of needs for Chicago in the NFL Draft
-by BearReport.com
Apr 17, 2009 |
Pace to Play Left Tackle in Chicago
Chris Williams will move over to the right side in order to make room for the future Hall of Famer
-by BearReport.com
Apr 8, 2009 |
Insider Analysis: OT Orlando Pace
Rams expert Howard Balzer drops by Bear Report with a fresh take on one of the Bears' new additions
-by BearReport.com
Apr 8, 2009 |
OT Orlando Pace: Pace Joins Bears
-by ScoutNFLNetwork.com
Apr 2, 2009 |
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Ht: 6-7
Wt: 320
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| Born Orlando Lamar Pace in Sandusky, Ohio…two-sport athlete for Blue Streaks at Sandusky High...named to Parade Magazine all-America team as offensive lineman and USA Today all-America as defensive lineman...added all-Ohio second-team honors as junior...also lettered as center on basketball team...was spokesman for Diversity Awareness Partnership in St. Louis along with T Ryan Tucker in 2000…was spokesperson for Our Little Haven “Safe & Warm” expansion project (1998)...donates five tickets to every home game for disadvantaged kids...spearheads annual offensive line Thanksgiving project to serve dinner to homeless and low income families...single...resides in Chesterfield, Mo.
Most dominant tackle in the league…outstanding agility and athletic ability for big man…physical run-blocker at the point…as dominant a pass protector as this league’s seen…has blocked for last three NFL MVPs as QB Kurt Warner won the award in 1999 and 2001 and RB Marshall Faulk won the honor in 2000…consistency and durability trademark as he has started 73 consecutive games over the past five seasons…first overall pick in 1997 NFL Draft...St. Louis acquired pick from New York Jets in exchange for Rams’ first- (6th overall), third- (67), fourth- (102) and seventh- (207) round draft picks...fourth first overall pick by Rams in club history...last was QB Terry Baker in 1963...Rams’ highest pick since RB Eric Dickerson was chosen second overall in 1983...first offensive lineman chosen first overall in 30 years...last was Ron Yary in 1968. 2001: Earned third consecutive Pro Bowl invitation…first Ram to earn three consecutive Pro Bowl invitations since Hall of Famer Jackie Slater earned six consecutive invitations from 1985-90…started every game for fourth consecutive season…played in 100% offensive plays, joining RG Adam Timmerman 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 O-line allow two or fewer sacks nine times, including no sacks once (vs. Carolina 11/11), and one sack four times (at San Francisco 9/23, vs. Miami 9/30, at Detroit 10/8, at New England 11/18)…started all three playoff games, including Super Bowl XXXVI against New England 2/3. 2000: Earned second consecutive Pro Bowl invitation…anchor of offensive line that helped offense produce most passing yards in NFL history…played in 1,006 of possible 1,013 offensive plays (99.3 percent), second highest total on offensive line…one of three Rams' offensive linemen (C Andy McCollum, RT Ryan Tucker) that was not called for holding last season…blocked for the Associated Press Offensive Player of the Year and NFL Most Valuable Player RB Marshall Faulk…helped Rams' allow two or fewer sacks in a game nine times, including allowing no sacks vs. Minnesota 12/10. 1999: Earned first Pro Bowl invite after third season in league…first Ram T voted to Pro Bowl since Jackie Slater in 1990…punishing blocker anchored front unit of league's top-ranked offense…played in 90 percent of offensive plays (896 of 994)…blocked for the Associated Press NFL Most Valuable Player QB Kurt Warner and the AP Offensive Player of the Year RB Marshall Faulk…ejected in second quarter of game vs. New York Giants 12/19. 1998: Started 16 games at left tackle…participated in 96.6% of total offensive plays (964 of 998 plays)…named alternate for 1998 Pro Bowl...helped Rams rush for season high 181 yard |
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