NASHVILLE – Rodger Saffold showed up on Thursday looking clean, decked out in a green, blue and yellow plaid sports coat, and a big smile on his face.
As the team's newest offensive lineman, he plans to keep his new team's quarterback, Marcus Mariota, clean, too.
He doesn't want him to get decked, and he doesn't want him to be overloaded with the Titans either.
"You have to block a little bit longer (with Mariota), because he does a great job of extending plays with his legs," said Saffold, who played his first nine NFL seasons with the Rams. "I think that he is a dual threat, and he can take over a game. But if we can make things easy for him by being more efficient on first and second down, where he doesn't have to be the elite quarterback who has to take over a game, 40 plays a game, then I think that will be great for our team."
Saffold officially signed with the Titans on Thursday.
A 6-foot-5, 323-pounder, Saffold is more than willing to get dirty while clearing space for Derrick Henry and the team's other running backs. He's expected to play guard with the Titans.
"This guy is huge," Saffold said of Henry. "He's shown his ability, and how he can take over a game. I think the one thing that we did well back in L.A. was just being able to make sure that we gave (Todd) Gurley running lanes, where he wasn't getting hit immediately. If we could do the same thing with Henry, that head of steam would just allow him to get six yards a carry, and we should expect as such."
The 30-year-old Saffold, a second-round pick by the Rams in 2010, was second-team All-Pro in 2017. He has started 46 of 48 games since the 2016 season.
According to Pro Football Focus, Saffold had the fifth-highest grade of the 131 offensive guards evaluated for run blocking in 2018.
He likes the fit in Tennessee.
"I love to be aggressive, with the help of (offensive line coach) Keith Carter, I will be able to use my talents to help the team," Saffold said. "The guys that I am going to be playing with, Taylor (Lewan), Ben (Jones), (Josh) Kline, all those guys, it just seems like the perfect fit."
In his career, the versatile Saffold has played in 114 games with 111 starts, with appearances at both guard positions and tackle. He played collegiately at Indiana.
Saffold, who turns 31 in June, became the longest-tenured player on the Rams, and he played in the Super Bowl last month against the Patriots. The Rams lost that game, 13-3.
On Thursday, he talked about his expectations in Tennessee, with the memories of a Super Bowl run still fresh in his mind.
"The moment alone was huge," Saffold said of Super Bowl LIII. "I remember looking at Gladys Knight singing the National Anthem to me, and I was just kind of stuck. But (going to the Super Bowl) was pretty cool, getting that little taste of it, it definitely makes you want to go back.
"The whole reason why we are here is to get a Super Bowl championship – we are not here to just appear in the playoffs, we want to make a run. So as long as we have everybody focusing on that same goal, we should be striving for it."
TitansOnline.com looks back at the career of veteran guard Rodger Saffold, who signed with the Titans as an unrestricted free agent. (AP Photos)


Los Angeles Rams offensive guard Rodger Saffold (76) was to the stadium prior to an NFL divisional football playoff game against the Dallas Cowboys, Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019, in Los Angeles. (Ben Liebenberg via AP)

Los Angeles Rams offensive lineman Rodger Saffold III (76) waits for the snap during NFL Super Bowl 53 against the New England Patriots on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2019 in Atlanta. (Greg Trott via AP)

Los Angeles Rams offensive guard Rodger Saffold (76) celebrates after a play during an NFL football NFC divisional playoff game against the Dallas Cowboys on Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019, in Los Angeles. The Rams defeated the Cowboys, 30-22. (Ryan Kang via AP)

Los Angeles Rams Rodger Saffold III #76 in action against the New England Patriots during NFL Super Bowl 53, Sunday, February 3, 2019 in Atlanta. The Patriots won 13-3. (AP Photo/Gregory Payan)

Los Angeles Rams outside linebacker Samson Ebukam (50) and offensive guard Rodger Saffold (76) celebrate following the NFL NFC Championship football game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019 in New Orleans. (Jacob Gonzalez via AP)

Los Angeles Rams center John Sullivan (65) and Los Angeles Rams offensive guard Rodger Saffold (76) during the NFC championship NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019 in New Orleans. The Rams won in overtime, 26-23. (Ric Tapia via AP)

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff (16) and offensive guard Rodger Saffold (76) run onto the field prior to an NFL divisional football playoff game against the Dallas Cowboys, Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019, in Los Angeles. (Ben Liebenberg via AP)

Los Angeles Rams guard Rodger Saffold (76) leaves the field after an NFL divisional football playoff game against the Dallas Cowboys in Los Angeles, Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019. The Rams defeated the Cowboys 30-22. (Kevin Terrell via AP)

Los Angeles Rams offensive guard Rodger Saffold (76) gets set prior to the snap during the NFC championship NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019, in New Orleans. The Rams defeated the Saints, 26-23. (Ryan Kang via AP)

Los Angeles Rams offensive guard Rodger Saffold (76) before arrivals before an NFC Divisional NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys on Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019 in Los Angeles. The Rams won, 30-22. (Ric Tapia via AP)

Los Angeles Rams offensive guard Rodger Saffold (76) was to the stadium prior to an NFL divisional football playoff game against the Dallas Cowboys, Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019, in Los Angeles. (Ben Liebenberg via AP)

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff (16) and offensive guard Rodger Saffold (76) run onto the field prior to an NFL divisional football playoff game against the Dallas Cowboys, Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019, in Los Angeles. (Ben Liebenberg via AP)

Los Angeles Rams oofensive lineman Rodger Saffold III (76) waits for the snap during NFL Super Bowl 53 against the New England Patriots on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2019 in Atlanta. (Greg Trott via AP)

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff (16) sets up to pass behind guard Rodger Saffold (76) and center John Sullivan (65) during NFL Super Bowl 53 against the New England Patriots on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2019 in Atlanta. The Patriots defeated the Rams 13-3. (Kevin Terrell via AP)

Los Angeles Rams offensive guard Rodger Saffold (76) and Los Angeles Rams offensive tackle Andrew Whitworth (77) block defenders during the NFL Super Bowl 53 game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Feb. 3, 2019 in Atlanta. (Margaret Bowles via AP)

Los Angeles Rams offensive guard Rodger Saffold (76) in action during NFL Super Bowl 53 against the New England Patriots on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2019 in Atlanta. The Patriots defeated the Rams, 13-3. (Ryan Kang via AP)

Los Angeles Rams center John Sullivan (65), offensive guard Rodger Saffold (76) and offensive tackle Andrew Whitworth (77) in action during NFL Super Bowl 53 against the New England Patriots on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2019 in Atlanta. The Patriots defeated the Rams, 13-3. (Ryan Kang via AP)

Los Angeles Rams offensive guard Rodger Saffold (76) during the NFC championship NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019 in New Orleans. The Rams won in overtime, 26-23. (Ric Tapia via AP)

Los Angeles Rams offensive guard Rodger Saffold plays against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of an NFL football wild-card playoff game Saturday, Jan. 6, 2018, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo)

Los Angeles Rams Mark Barron (26) and offensive guard Rodger Saffold (76) huddle with teammates prior to an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Dec. 30, 2018 in Los Angeles. (Jacob Gonzalez via AP)

Los Angeles Rams offensive lineman Rodger Saffold III (76) rests during an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, Dec. 30, 2018 in Los Angeles, Calif. (Greg Trott via AP)

Los Angeles Rams offensive guard Rodger Saffold (76) during an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018 in Los Angeles. (Jacob Gonzalez via AP)

Los Angeles Rams offensive guard Rodger Saffold (76) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Dec. 23, 2018, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Los Angeles Rams offensive guard Rodger Saffold (76) looks on from the sidelines during the national anthem prior to an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, Dec. 30, 2018, in Los Angeles. The Rams defeated the 49ers, 48-32. (Ryan Kang via AP)

Los Angeles Rams offensive lineman Rodger Saffold III (76) rests during an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, Dec. 30, 2018 in Los Angeles, Calif. (Greg Trott via AP)

Los Angeles Rams offensive guard Rodger Saffold (76) runs onto the field during player introductions prior to an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, Dec. 30, 2018, in Los Angeles. The Rams defeated the 49ers, 48-32. (Ryan Kang via AP)

The Los Angeles Rams offensive line takes the field during player introductions during an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, Dec. 30, 2018 in Los Angeles, Calif. (Greg Trott via AP)

Los Angeles Rams offensive tackle Andrew Whitworth (77), offensive guard Rodger Saffold (76) and quarterback Jared Goff (16) stand by the huddle during an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018 in Los Angeles. Philadelphia Eagles won 30-23. (Peter Read Miller via AP)

San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle DeForest Buckner (99) in action against Los Angeles Rams offensive guard Rodger Saffold (76) during an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 30, 2018, in Los Angeles. The Rams defeated the 49ers, 48-32. (Ryan Kang via AP)

Los Angeles Rams center John Sullivan (65), guard Rodger Saffold (76) and tackle Andrew Whitworth (77) lines up during an NFL Week 15 game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018, in Los Angeles. The Eagles defeated the Rams 30-23. (Kevin Terrell via AP)

Los Angeles Rams offensive guard Rodger Saffold (76) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Dec. 23, 2018, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle DeForest Buckner (99) in action against Los Angeles Rams offensive guard Rodger Saffold (76) during an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 30, 2018, in Los Angeles. The Rams defeated the 49ers, 48-32. (Ryan Kang via AP)

Los Angeles Rams offensive lineman Rodger Saffold III (76) blocks during an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, Dec. 30, 2018 in Los Angeles, Calif. (Greg Trott via AP)

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff (16) celebrates with Los Angeles Rams offensive guard Rodger Saffold (76) during an NFL regular season football game against the Kansas City Cheifs on Monday, Nov. 19, 2018 in Los Angeles. The Rams won, 54-51. (Ric Tapia via AP)

Los Angeles Rams offensive lineman Rodger Saffold III (76) waits for the snap during an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, Dec. 23, 2018 in Glendale, Ariz. (Greg Trott via AP)

Los Angeles Rams guard Rodger Saffold (76), cornerback Nickell Robey-Coleman (23), safety Blake Countess (24) and cornerback Sam Shields (37) wait to take the field before an NFL Week 15 game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018, in Los Angeles. The Eagles defeated the Rams 30-23. (Kevin Terrell via AP)

Los Angeles Rams offensive lineman Rodger Saffold III (76) blocks during an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, Dec. 23, 2018 in Glendale, Ariz. (Greg Trott via AP)

Los Angeles Rams offensive guard Rodger Saffold (76) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Dec. 23, 2018, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Los Angeles Rams offensive guard Rodger Saffold (76) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Dec. 23, 2018, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Los Angeles Rams guard Rodger Saffold (76) lines p in a two-point stance during an NFL Week 15 game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018, in Los Angeles. The Eagles defeated the Rams 30-23. (Kevin Terrell via AP)

Los Angeles Rams Rodger Saffold (76) during a game against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field in Chicago, IL. The Chicago Bears beat the Los Angeles Rams 15-6 duriing a NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 9, 2018, in Chicago..(David Durochik via AP)

FILE - In this Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, file photo, Los Angeles Rams offensive tackle Andrew Whitworth (77), offensive guard Rodger Saffold (76) and center John Sullivan, left, listen in the huddle during the second half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks in Los Angeles. Saffold believes the offensive line can recapture its dominant play earlier in the season by focusing on fundamentals and consistency.(AP Photo/Alex Gallardo, File)

Los Angeles Rams offensive lineman Rodger Saffold III (76) rests during an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018 in Los Angeles, Calif. (Greg Trott via AP)

Los Angeles Rams outside linebacker Samson Ebukam (50), defensive tackle Aaron Donald (99) and offensive guard Rodger Saffold (76) walk to the field prior to a week 11 NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday, Nov. 19, 2018 in Los Angeles. Los Angeles won 54-51. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)

Los Angeles Rams Rodger Saffold (76) during a game against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field in Chicago, IL. The Chicago Bears beat the Los Angeles Rams 15-6 duriing a NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 9, 2018, in Chicago..(David Durochik via AP)

Los Angeles Rams offensive lineman Rodger Saffold III (76) waits for the snap during an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018 in Los Angeles, Calif. (Greg Trott via AP)

Los Angeles Rams offensive lineman Rodger Saffold III (76) waits for the snap during an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday, Nov. 19, 2018 in Los Angeles, Calif. (Greg Trott via AP)

Los Angeles Rams tackle Rodger Saffold (76) holds up wide receiver Brandin Cooks (12) after his touchdown during an NFL Week 10 game against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, Nov.11, 2018, in Los Angeles. The Rams defeated the Seahawks 36-31. (Kevin Terrell via AP)

Los Angeles Rams offensive guard Rodger Saffold (76) in action during an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears on Sunday, Dec. 9, 2018, in Chicago. The Bears defeated the Rams, 15-6. (Ryan Kang via AP)

Los Angeles Rams guard Rodger Saffold (76) and teammates walk onto the field before the second half of an NFL football gameagainst the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

Los Angeles Rams offensive guard Rodger Saffold watches against the Detroit Lions during an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Los Angeles Rams offensive guard Rodger Saffold (76) in action during an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, in Los Angeles. The Rams defeated the Seahawks, 36-31. (Ryan Kang via AP)

Los Angeles Rams tight end Tyler Higbee (89) celebrates his touchdown catch with wide receiver Robert Woods (17), offensive guard Austin Blythe (66), tight end Gerald Everett (81), and offensive guard Rodger Saffold (76) during the second half in an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)

FILE - In this Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, file photo, Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp, right, tries to get past Seattle Seahawks middle linebacker Bobby Wagner (54) as offensive guard Rodger Saffold (76) makes the block attempt during the first half in an NFL football game in Los Angeles. Saffold believes the offensive line can recapture its dominant play earlier in the season by focusing on fundamentals and consistency. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo, File)

Los Angeles Rams offensive guard Rodger Saffold (76) and offensive tackle Rob Havenstein (79) run the American flag onto the field prior to an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018 in Los Angeles. (Jacob Gonzalez via AP)

Los Angeles Rams offensive guard Rodger Saffold (76) in action during an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, in Los Angeles. The Rams defeated the Seahawks, 36-31. (Ryan Kang via AP)

FILE - In this Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, file photo, Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Brandin Cooks, left, celebrates after scoring with offensive guard Rodger Saffold during the second half in an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks in Los Angeles. Saffold believes the offensive line can recapture its dominant play earlier in the season by focusing on fundamentals and consistency. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo, File)

Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley II (30) celebrates with guard Rodger Saffold (76) after scoring a touchdown against the San Francisco 49ers during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

Los Angeles Rams offensive lineman Rodger Saffold III (76) blocks during an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018 in Los Angeles, Calif. (Greg Trott via AP)

The Los Angeles Rams offensive unit gets set at the line of scrimmage prior to the snap during an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018, in Los Angeles. The Rams defeated the Packers, 29-27. (Ryan Kang via AP)

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Brandin Cooks, left, celebrates after scoring with offensive guard Rodger Saffold during the second half in an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)

Los Angeles Rams offensive lineman Rodger Saffold III (76) waits for the snap during an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018 in Los Angeles, Calif. (Greg Trott via AP)

Los Angeles Rams offensive guard Rodger Saffold (76) in action during an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018, in Santa Clara, Calif. The Rams defeated the 49ers, 39-10. (Ryan Kang via AP)

FILE - In this Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018, file photo, Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff throws a pass as offensive tackle Andrew Whitworth (77) blocks Green Bay Packers' Nick Perry during the first half of an NFL football game , in Los Angeles. Andrew Whitworth and Rodger Saffold have helped make the Rams an overwhelming pick as the team with the NFL's best offensive line in voting by a panel of 10 football writers for The Associated Press. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)

Los Angeles Rams offensive guard Rodger Saffold (76) blocks during a week 7 NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018 in Santa Clara, Calif. Los Angeles won 39-10. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)

Los Angeles Rams center John Sullivan (65) and offensive guard Rodger Saffold (76) block during a week 7 NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018 in Santa Clara, Calif. Los Angeles won 39-10. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)

Los Angeles Rams guard Rodger Saffold (76) lines up in a two-point stance during an NFL Week 8 game against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018, in Los Angeles. The Rams defeated the Packers 29-27. (Kevin Terrell via AP)

Los Angeles Rams offensive guard Rodger Saffold (76) gets set prior to the snap during an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018, in Los Angeles. The Rams defeated the Packers, 29-27. (Ryan Kang via AP)

Los Angeles Rams offensive guard Rodger Saffold (76) gets set prior to the snap during an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018, in Santa Clara, Calif. The Rams defeated the 49ers, 39-10. (Ryan Kang via AP)

Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley II (30) celebrates with guard Rodger Saffold (76) after scoring a touchdown against the San Francisco 49ers during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

Los Angeles Rams center John Sullivan (65), offensive guard Rodger Saffold (76) and offensive tackle Andrew Whitworth (77) get set at the line of scrimmage prior to the snap during an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018, in Santa Clara, Calif. The Rams defeated the 49ers, 39-10. (Ryan Kang via AP)

Los Angeles Rams offensive guard Rodger Saffold (76) gets set prior to the snap during an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018, in Santa Clara, Calif. The Rams defeated the 49ers, 39-10. (Ryan Kang via AP)

The Los Angeles Rams celebrate after a touchdown during an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings on Thursday, Sept. 27, 2018, in Los Angeles. The Rams defeated the Vikings, 38-31. (Ryan Kang via AP)

Los Angeles Rams offensive guard Rodger Saffold (76) in action during an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018, in Santa Clara, Calif. The Rams defeated the 49ers, 39-10. (Ryan Kang via AP)

Los Angeles Rams offensive guard Rodger Saffold (76) lines up on the line of scrimmage during a week 7 NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018 in Santa Clara, Calif. Los Angeles won 39-10. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)

Los Angeles Rams offensive guard Rodger Saffold (76) in action during an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018, in Santa Clara, Calif. The Rams defeated the 49ers, 39-10. (Ryan Kang via AP)

Los Angeles Rams offensive guard Rodger Saffold (76) blocks during a week 7 NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018 in Santa Clara, Calif. Los Angeles won 39-10. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)

Los Angeles Rams offensive guard Rodger Saffold (76), offensive tackle Andrew Whitworth (77), and offensive tackle Rob Havenstein (79) enter the field prior to an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Thursday, Sept. 27, 2018 in Los Angeles. (Lucas Stevenson via AP)

FILE - In this Sunday, Oct. 7, 2018, file photo, Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff takes a snap as guard Rodger Saffold (76) prepares to block against the Seattle Seahawks during the first half of an NFL football game in Seattle. Andrew Whitworth and Rodger Saffold have helped make the Los Angeles Rams an overwhelming pick as the team with the NFL's best offensive line in voting by a panel of 10 football writers for The Associated Press. (AP Photo/Scott Eklund, File)

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff (16) prepares for the snap from center John Sullivan (65) as offensive guard Rodger Saffold (76) lines up on the line of scrimmage during a week 7 NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018 in Santa Clara, Calif. Los Angeles won 39-10. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)

Los Angeles Rams offensive guard Rodger Saffold (76) blocks during a week 7 NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018 in Santa Clara, Calif. Los Angeles won 39-10. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)

Los Angeles Rams offensive guard Rodger Saffold (76) during an NFL game between the Seattle Seahawks and the Los Angeles Rams , Sunday, Oct. 7, 2018, in Seattle. (Tom Hauck via AP)

Los Angeles Rams center John Sullivan (65) and offensive guard Rodger Saffold (76) line up on the line of scrimmage during a week 7 NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018 in Santa Clara, Calif. Los Angeles won 39-10. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)

Los Angeles Rams offensive guard Rodger Saffold (76) and running back Todd Gurley (30) celebrate during an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, October, 21, 2018 in Santa Clara, Calif. (Austin Ginn via AP)

Los Angeles Rams offensive guard Rodger Saffold (76) is seen during an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Thursday, Sept. 27, 2018 in Los Angeles. (Jacob Gonzalez via AP)

Los Angeles Rams offensive guard Rodger Saffold (76) lines up on the line of scrimmage during a week 7 NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018 in Santa Clara, Calif. Los Angeles won 39-10. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)

Los Angeles Rams offensive guard Rodger Saffold (76) gets set during an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings on Thursday, Sept. 27, 2018, in Los Angeles. The Rams defeated the Vikings, 38-31. (Ryan Kang via AP)

Los Angeles Rams offensive guard Rodger Saffold (76) in action during an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings on Thursday, Sept. 27, 2018, in Los Angeles. The Rams defeated the Vikings, 38-31. (Ryan Kang via AP)

Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley (30) mimics the "sleep on the football" touchdown celebration of Seattle Seahawks running back Mike Davis after Gurley thought he had scored a touchdown (but was ruled not a touchdown on review) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Oct. 7, 2018, in Seattle. Los Angeles Rams offensive guard Rodger Saffold (76) looks on. (AP Photo/Scott Eklund)

Los Angeles Rams wide receivers Robert Woods (17), guard Rodger Saffold (76), tight end Gerald Everett (81) and running back Todd Gurley (30) celebrate in the end zone after Gurley's 8-yard scoring reception during an NFL Week 4 game against the Minnesota Vikings on Thursday, Sept. 27, 2018, in Los Angeles. The Rams defeated the Vikings 38-31. (Kevin Terrell via AP)

Los Angeles Rams offensive guard Rodger Saffold (76) gets set during an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings on Thursday, Sept. 27, 2018, in Los Angeles. The Rams defeated the Vikings, 38-31. (Ryan Kang via AP)

Los Angeles Rams offensive linemen run on the field Los Angeles Rams offensive tackle Andrew Whitworth (77), Los Angeles Rams offensive guard Rodger Saffold (76), Los Angeles Rams offensive tackle Rob Havenstein (79), and Los Angeles Rams offensive guard Jamon Brown (68) during an NFL Wild Card Playoff game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Los Angeles Rams, Saturday, January 6, 2018, in Los Angeles. (Tom Hauck via AP)

Los Angeles Rams center John Sullivan (65), offensive guard Rodger Saffold (76), offensive tackle Andrew Whitworth (77) and quarterback Jared Goff (16) get set at the line of scrimmage during an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders, Monday, Sept. 10, 2018, in Oakland, Calif. The Rams defeated the Raiders, 33-13. (Ryan Kang via AP)

The Los Angeles Rams walk onto the field prior to an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Thursday, Sept. 27, 2018 in Los Angeles. (Ben Liebenberg via AP)

Los Angeles Rams offensive guard Rodger Saffold (76) in action during an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders, Monday, Sept. 10, 2018, in Oakland, Calif. The Rams defeated the Raiders, 33-13. (Ryan Kang via AP)

Los Angeles Rams offensive linemen run on the field Los Angeles Rams offensive tackle Andrew Whitworth (77), Los Angeles Rams offensive guard Rodger Saffold (76), Los Angeles Rams offensive tackle Rob Havenstein (79), and Los Angeles Rams offensive guard Jamon Brown (68) during an NFL Wild Card Playoff game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Los Angeles Rams, Saturday, January 6, 2018, in Los Angeles. (Tom Hauck via AP)

Los Angeles Rams offensive guard Rodger Saffold (76) gets set during an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders, Monday, Sept. 10, 2018, in Oakland, Calif. The Rams defeated the Raiders, 33-13. (Ryan Kang via AP)

Los Angeles Rams' Rodger Saffold trains during a football practice Monday, May 21, 2018 in Thousand Oaks, Calif. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Los Angeles Rams offensive guard Rodger Saffold (76) in action during an NFL football NFC wild card playoff game against the Atlanta Falcons, Saturday, Jan. 6, 2018, in Los Angeles. The Falcons defeated the Rams, 26-13. (Ryan Kang via AP)

Dallas Cowboys linebacker Jaylon Smith (54) moves away from Los Angeles Rams offensive guard Rodger Saffold (76) during a 2017 NFL week 4 regular season game, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2017 in Arlington, Texas. The Rams defeated the Cowboys, 35-30. (James D. Smith via AP)

Los Angeles Rams offensive guard Rodger Saffold (76) prepares to block during an NFL game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn. (Margaret Bowles via AP)

Los Angeles Rams offensive guard Rodger Saffold (76) in action during an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in Seattle. The Rams defeated the Seahawks, 42-7. (Ryan Kang via AP)

Los Angeles Rams offensive guard Rodger Saffold (76) in action during an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in Seattle. The Rams defeated the Seahawks, 42-7. (Ryan Kang via AP)

Los Angeles Rams offensive guard Rodger Saffold (76) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Los Angeles Rams guard Rodger Saffold (76) blocks during an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017 in Los Angeles. Eagles won 43-35. (Peter Read Miller via AP)

Los Angeles Rams offensive guard Rodger Saffold (76) in action during an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in Seattle. The Rams defeated the Seahawks, 42-7. (Ryan Kang via AP)

Los Angeles Rams offensive guard Rodger Saffold wears "Extra Life (Children's Miracle Network)" cleats prior to an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Los Angeles Rams offensive guard Rodger Saffold (76) against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Los Angeles Rams offensive guard Rodger Saffold (76) during an NFL regular season football game against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017 in Los Angeles. The Seahawks won, 16-10. (Ric Tapia via AP)

Los Angeles Rams offensive guard Rodger Saffold (76) in action during an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017, in Los Angeles. The Eagles defeated the Rams, 43-35. (Ryan Kang via AP)

Los Angeles Rams Rodger Saffold (76) during a game against the Jacksonville Jaguars during an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017, in Jacksonville, Fla.
(Tom DiPace via AP)

Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald (99) offensive lineman Rodger Saffold (76) and Jamon Brown (68) walk out the tunnel at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum before a regular season Week 10 NFL football game between the Houston Texans and the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday November 12, 2017 in Los Angeles. The Rams beat the Texans 33-7 (Matt Patterson via AP)

Los Angeles Rams offensive guard Rodger Saffold (76) blocks during NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017 in Los Angeles. Rams won 46-9. (Peter Read Miller via AP)

Los Angeles Rams Rodger Saffold (76) during a game against the Jacksonville Jaguars during an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017, in Jacksonville, Fla.
(Tom DiPace via AP)

Los Angeles Rams offensive lineman John Sullivan (65) gets ready to snap the ball alongside Los Angeles Rams offensive lineman Rodger Saffold (76) during a regular season Week 10 NFL football game between the Houston Texans and the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday November 12, 2017 in Los Angeles. The Rams beat the Texans 33-7 (Matt Patterson via AP)

Los Angeles Rams offensive guard Rodger Saffold (76) in action during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, in Los Angeles. The Rams defeated the Saints, 26-20. (Ryan Kang via AP)

Los Angeles Rams offensive guard Rodger Saffold (76), offensive tackle Andrew Whitworth (77) and offensive tackle Rob Havenstein (79) run onto the field during player introductions prior to an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, in Los Angeles. The Rams defeated the Saints, 26-20. (Ryan Kang via AP)

Los Angeles Rams offensive guard Rodger Saffold (76) enters the field from the tunnel for player introductions during an NFL regular season football game against the Houston Texans on Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017 in Los Angeles. The Rams won, 33-7. (Ric Tapia via AP)

Los Angeles Rams guard Rodger Saffold (76) provides protection during an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)

Los Angeles Rams offensive guard Rodger Saffold (76) during an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Thursday, Sept. 21, 2017, in Santa Clara, Calif. The Rams defeated the 49ers, 41-39. (Ryan Kang via AP)

Dallas Cowboys' Stephen Paea (55), Los Angeles Rams center John Sullivan (65) and guard Rodger Saffold (76) line up against each other during an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)

Los Angeles Rams offensive guard Rodger Saffold (76) gets introduced before an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)

Los Angeles Rams offensive guard Rodger Saffold (76) during an NFL regular season football game against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017 in Los Angeles. The Seahawks won, 16-10. (Ric Tapia via AP)

Los Angeles Rams offensive guard Rodger Saffold (76) in action during an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Thursday, Sept. 21, 2017, in Santa Clara, Calif. The Rams defeated the 49ers, 41-39. (Ryan Kang via AP)

Los Angeles Rams guard Rodger Saffold (76) blocks during a week 9 NFL football against the New York Giants on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017 in East Rutherford, N.J. Los Angeles won 51-17. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)

Los Angeles Rams guard Rodger Saffold (76) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Dec. 11, 2016, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Los Angeles Rams guard Rodger Saffold (76) andtight end Lance Kendricks (88) celebrate against the Denver Broncos during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Saturday, Aug. 27, 2016, in Denver. (AP Photo/Joe Mahoney)

Los Angeles Rams offensive lineman Rodger Saffold (76) waits for the snap during an NFL game against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, Dec. 11, 2016, in Los Angeles, Ca. The Falcons won the game, 42-14. (Greg Trott via AP)

Los Angeles Rams guard Rodger Saffold (76) blocks during an NFL game against the Atlanta Falcons on December 11, 2016. The Falcons defeated the Rams 42-14. (Kevin Terrell via AP)

Los Angeles Rams guard Rodger Saffold (76) blocks against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during a 37 - 32 victory in an NFL football game Sept. 25, 2016 in Tampa, Fla. (Al Messerschmidt via AP)

Los Angeles Rams guard Rodger Saffold (76) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Dec. 11, 2016, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Los Angeles Rams offensive lineman Rodger Saffold (76) waits for the snap during an NFL preseason game against the Denver Broncos on Saturday, August 27, 2016, in Denver, Co. The Broncos won the game, 17-9. (Greg Trott via AP)

Los Angeles Rams guard Rodger Saffold (76) walks to the field prior to an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016, in Los Angeles. (Peter Read Miller via AP)

Los Angeles Rams guard Rodger Saffold (76) during an NFL football game against theArizona Cardinals, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2016, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

St. Louis Rams offensive guard Rodger Saffold is introduced before the start of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys Sunday, Sept. 21, 2014, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Tom Gannam)

St. Louis Rams guard Rodger Saffold (76) and offensive tackle Greg Robinson (79) are seen in action during an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks at CenturyLink Field on Sunday, December 28, 2014 in Seattle, Washington. Seattle won 20-6. (AP Photo/Aaron M. Sprecher)

St. Louis Rams guard Rodger Saffold (76) during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Nov. 9, 2014 in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

St. Louis Rams' Greg Robinson (79) and Rodger Saffold (76) lead the team out of the tunnel to the field before an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 28, 2014, in Seattle. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)

St. Louis Rams offensive guard Rodger Saffold celebrates after teammate Tre Mason scored on a 6-yard run during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Oct. 19, 2014, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Tom Gannam)

St. Louis Rams players Joe Barksdale (72), Greg Robinson (79), Jake Long (77), Rodger Saffold (76) and Tim Barnes (61) are introduced before an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers Monday, Oct. 13, 2014, in St Louis. (AP Photo/Scott Kane)

St. Louis Rams guard Rodger Saffold is introduced before the start of an NFL football game between the St. Louis Rams and the Pittsburgh Steelers Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Tom Gannam)

St. Louis Rams wide receiver Tavon Austin, left, is picked up by teammate Rodger Saffold after scoring on an 18-yard touchdown run during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders Sunday, Nov. 30, 2014, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)

St. Louis Rams offensive guard Rodger Saffold is introduced before the start of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys Sunday, Sept. 21, 2014, in St. Louis. The Cowboys won 34-31. (AP Photo/Scott Kane)

St. Louis Rams wide receiver Stedman Bailey (12) is congratulated by teammates Cory Harkey (46) and Rodger Saffold after scoring on a 27-yard run during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday, Dec. 22, 2013, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Tom Gannam)

St. Louis Rams offensive tackle Rodger Saffold during the third quarter of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday, Dec. 22, 2013, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)

St. Louis Rams wide receiver Stedman Bailey, front, is congratulated by teammates Cory Harkey (46) and Rodger Saffold after scoring on a 27-yard run during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday, Dec. 22, 2013, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Tom Gannam)

St. Louis Rams offensive tackle Rodger Saffold sits on the bench during the third quarter of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday, Dec. 22, 2013, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)

St. Louis Rams wide receiver Chris Givens, right, is congratulated by teammate Rodger Saffold after Givens caught a two-point conversion catch during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012, in Orchard Park, N.Y. The Rams won 15-12. (AP Photo/Bill Wippert)

St. Louis Rams tackle Rodger Saffold (76) blocks for wide receiver Danny Amendola (16) against the San Francisco 49ers during the second half of an NFL football game in San Francisco, Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

St. Louis Rams wide receiver Danny Amendola (16) tries to follow the block of offensive lineman Rodger Saffold (76) during an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012, in San Francisco. The game ended in a tie, 24-24. (AP Photo/Greg Trott)

St. Louis Rams tackle Rodger Saffold (76) gets set for the play during the second half of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012, in St. Louis. The Rams won 16-13 in overtime. (AP Photo/Tom Gannam)

St. Louis Rams quarterback Sam Bradford, right, and tackle Rodger Saffold, left, celebrate wide receiver Austin Pettis in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)

St. Louis Rams tackle Rodger Saffold is seen during NFL football training camp Thursday, Aug. 4, 2011, at the Rams' training facility in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

St. Louis Rams offensive tackle Rodger Saffold (76) sits on the bench during the second half of an NFL preseason football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Jacksonville, Fla., Thursday, Sept. 1, 2011.(AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

St. Louis Rams offensive tackle Rodger Saffold during the first quarter of a football game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass. Thursday, Aug. 26, 2010. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)

St. Louis Rams tackle Rodger Saffold (76) lines up in a three-point stance during an NFL game against the San Francisco 49ers on November 14, 2010. The 49ers defeated the Rams 23-20 in overtime. (AP Photo/Kevin Terrell)

St. Louis Rams offensive tackle Rodger Saffold walks off the field after an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers Sunday, Oct. 31, 2010, in St. Louis. The Rams won 20-10. (AP Photo/Seth Perlman)

St. Louis Rams offensive tackle Rodger Saffold (76) takes the field before the first quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 26, 2010, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Tom Gannam)

St. Louis Rams tight end Billy Bajema (47) celebrates with teammate Rodger Saffold (76) after catching a touchdown-pass against the Denver Broncos during the second quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 28, 2010, in Denver. (AP Photo/Joe Mahoney)

St. Louis Rams tackle Rodger Saffold (76) lines up in a two-point stance during an NFL game against the San Francisco 49ers on November 14, 2010. The 49ers defeated the Rams 23-20 in overtime. (AP Photo/Kevin Terrell)

St. Louis Rams offensive tackle Rodger Saffold (76) blocks against the Detroit Lionsd in the first quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2010. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

St. Louis Rams offensive lineman Rodger Saffold (76) pas blocks during an NFL game against the Oakland Raiders, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2010 in Oakland. The Raiders won the game, 16-14. (AP Photo/Greg Trott)

St. Louis Rams offensive tackle Rodger Saffold smiles during the fourth quarter as his team defeats the Baltimore Ravens during a preseason NFL football game Thursday, Sept. 2, 2010, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Seth Perlman)

St. Louis Rams offensive tackle Rodger Saffold during the first quarter of a football game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass. Thursday, Aug. 26, 2010. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)

St. Louis Rams offensive tackle Rodger Saffold takes up his position during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers Sunday, Oct. 31, 2010, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

St. Louis Rams offensive lineman Rodger Saffold (76) pass blocks during an NFL game against the Oakland Raiders, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2010 in Oakland. The Raiders won the game, 16-14. (AP Photo/Greg Trott)

Arizona Cardinals linebacker Joey Porter, left, takes up his position during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against St. Louis Rams offensive tackle Rodger Saffold, right, Sunday, Sept. 12, 2010, in St. Louis. Arizona won 17-13. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Titans introduce WR Adam Humphries, G Rodger Saffold, and DE Cameron Wake during opening week of free agency. (Photos: Gary Glenn)



























































































