He also has been an integral part of the Los Angeles Rams organization, dating back to the team's first tenure in LA[1] Faulkner served in the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II, then married Betty Lou Mackey in 1946.

In January 1955, Gillman moved into the professional ranks when he was hired as head coach of the Los Angeles Rams, with the mentor again asking Faulkner to join him.

When Gillman accepted the head coaching reins of the fledgling Los Angeles Chargers of the AFL on January 7, 1960, he hired Faulkner two weeks later.

He then added the title of general manager when Dean Griffing was fired five months later, and after Faulkner took over, the team made two prominent efforts to change its image.

That signing would be one of the last positive developments for Faulkner in Denver as he started to reshape the roster, getting rid of many of the team's veterans, including quarterback Frank Tripucka.

Unfortunately the Broncos never would achieve real success until a decade or more later with another rookie head coach at the helm, Red Miller, who led them to their very first playoff appearance.

The changing Northern climate had a major effect on the allergies of Faulkner's three-year-old son Jon, forcing him to resign after just one season before accepting a scouting position with the Rams.

He served in that capacity up through the late 1990s when his title evolved into director of pro personnel responsible for evaluating the team's opponents and devising the weekly game plans with the coaching staff.