Alexander’s first home start will be family affair

Denver Broncos punt returner Isaiah Burse is hit immediately after catching a punt by St. Louis Rams' Maurice Alexander in fourth quarter action during a game between the St. Louis Rams and the Denver Broncos on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2014, at the Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis. Photo by Chris Lee, clee@post-dispatch.comFor the better part of two seasons, Maurice Alexander’s family and friends have shown up at the Edward Jones Dome wearing their No. 31 shirts and jerseys to watch their hometown hero play for the Rams.

For the most part, they’ve watched him play special teams. There were several times he didn’t even dress as a pregame inactive. And on rare occasions, he’d get a few snaps in playing…