No Moss, but a favorable injury report for the St. Louis Rams

by Ryan Van Bibber on Nov 4, 2010 9:17 AM CDT in 2010 St. Louis Rams season

James Butler #37 of the St. Louis Rams returns an interception against the Carolina Panthers. Butler has a low ankle sprain and could be back for week 10.

The St. Louis Rams did not make an attempt to Randy Moss on their roster, but the team did will get some additions to the roster, thanks to a bye week to rest and recuperate.

OT Jason Smith was back at practice in a limited role yesterday. He has not been cleared to return to play yet, still needing to pass a neurological exam. I'll have to say Smith's replacement, Renardo Foster, did a solid job filling in for Smith against Carolina last week. Hopefully, that's a sign that the Rams have some depth at OT.

SS James Butler received good news regarding his injured ankle. It's a low ankle sprain and not a high ankle sprain as was feared. He could be back to play against the 49ers in week 10. Hopefully, the Rams will use recently acquired S Michael Lewis, a solid run defender, to help contain Frank Gore...and get a little revenge on the team that scorned him.

Is there really a better way for the Rams to get their first road win of the season than by beating the 49ers?

Without Moss, the Rams tight ends are especially important to their passing game. That's why it was a little disconcerting to hear that both Michael Hoomanawanui and Daniel Fells were getting CT scans on their backs following last week's game. Good news. Both players are fine and will be ready to go for week 10.

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I'm up way too early

The 49ers……What can I say? We have to win. That 35-0 loss still pisses me off. If I could only put on a uni. I hate this team. Hit’em hard. Kick their ass. This is THE game. We absolutely HAVE to win. They’re just not good enough to beat us. I know I’m tired but, damn I’m ready to play today. I can’t wait till game day.

by dbcouver on Nov 4, 2010 9:33 AM CDT reply actions

two weeks to prepare

I hope we destroy them…I’m ready for the rams to blow someone out, its been way to long (years) since we have done that.

by RamsFan7 on Nov 4, 2010 9:57 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions

49ers

i hate this team more than the seachickens and the wannabe cardinals. i just want to see long take down troy. i think our defense wins this one with ease. sam wont have to do much. saying it now we get 5 touchdowns. i love it that the rams and the blues are beasting it up this year.cant wait to see the rams in late january.

by RAISEtheDEAD on Nov 4, 2010 5:19 PM CDT up reply actions

Bradford miked up

This is way cool: http://www.nfl.com/videos/st-louis-rams/09000d5d81bd7589/Sound-FX-Bradford-miked-up

by Raul Johnson on Nov 4, 2010 9:39 AM CDT reply actions

Moss

I really thought claiming Moss would have helped. Then the more I read about his past the more I am ok with not claiming him. He could have been a great help or if not happy he could have caused alot of problems.

Chris

by chrisrmsfn on Nov 4, 2010 9:53 AM CDT reply actions

Mosses new jersey

has a big “L” on the back.

by OakCityRam on Nov 4, 2010 10:03 AM CDT reply actions

Big ups to the community

I think we had a great discussion going on yesterday representing both sides of the Moss debate. Pride +1.

You don't seem to want to accept the fact you're dealing with an expert in guerrilla warfare, with a man who's the best, with guns, with knives, with his bare hands. A man who's been trained to ignore pain, ignore weather, to live off the land, to eat things that would make a billy goat puke. In *St. Louis* his job was to dispose of enemy personnel. To kill! Period! Win by attrition. Well, *Steven Jackson* was the best.

by 3k on Nov 4, 2010 10:04 AM CDT reply actions

Check out fanshots

Playbook: Breaking down Bradford

by OakCityRam on Nov 4, 2010 10:27 AM CDT reply actions

accuscore lovin the rams

Sando’s got an article over on the ESPN NFC West blog about accuscore projecting the Rams to win the division…

http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcwest

by adam2588 on Nov 4, 2010 11:15 AM CDT reply actions

2 Weeks to prepare

.. getting healthy, Bradford really looking like a verteran out there, Defense rested… this is all setting up a MAJOR turning point for our team.

With 4 wins, we can all say we’ve started to turn the corner. A win against the niners on the road, would prove to everyone else fully, that we’re on our way.

I honestly think we win by a touchdown. I can’t see the Niners scoring much on our D if we hold Gore to respectable numbers.

Key will be to get up early on them… because they WILL make a run late in the game.

"The greatest accomplishment is not in never falling, but in rising again after you fall." - Vince Lombardi

by VTramsFan on Nov 4, 2010 11:34 AM CDT reply actions