Rams' DE Long ready to go; Hoomanawanui iffy

by Ryan Van Bibber on Dec 24, 2010 7:14 AM CST in 2010 St. Louis Rams season

The St. Louis Rams took in a little pre-Christmas practice yesterday, on Festivus, and there was good news and bad news on the injury report.

First, the good news. DE Chris Long returned to practice after a bruised thigh kept him out the day before. He is expected to play this week. Still, you have to wonder just how this injury will impact his game against the 49ers.

Now, the bad news. TE Michael Hoomanawanui returned to practice in a limited role yesterday, getting closer to returning from the high ankle sprain that's kept him out for weeks now. But he had a "setback" and did not practice yesterday. Though they're still considering him day-to-day, it seems highly unlikely that he'll play this week. He probably shouldn't anyway, since pressing his luck might do more damage than benefit over the long run. Hopefully, he'll be a sure bet to play against Seattle. Too bad. The Rams need all the able bodied pass catchers they can get, and Illinois Mike has some of the team's better hands.

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Miller injury is the only reason he is forcing the issue this week

Karney has been very disapointing, Big mike adds another dimension but at what price with this injury.

by biggilybird on Dec 24, 2010 8:07 AM CST reply actions

Karney's due to take the train. The Saints knew it 2 years ago when they cut him...

by RamChop on Dec 24, 2010 11:51 AM CST up reply actions

Injured Players

What is it with the Rams and these soft players?

by CGSuddeath on Dec 24, 2010 8:22 AM CST reply actions

dang good question - pro football is tough hard-hitting game, but we've always gotta a pile of walking wounded. Meanwhile, Brett Favre plays with a broke ankle and Matt Cassel beat our butts 10 days after having gut surgery.

by RamChop on Dec 24, 2010 11:50 AM CST up reply actions

yeah, and they seem

to be vitally important players that get laid up. Avery, Clayton, Uh-Oh…..

"Tread lightly, lest the Big Goat Eats."

by Brawnwitch on Dec 24, 2010 12:56 PM CST reply actions

For some reason ever since Martz was the coach it seems like the Rams are 1 of the most softest or rather injury prone teams their is.I am not sure if it’s the turf there at the dome or what but it is real obvious

If practice makes perfect....
Yet nobodies perfect.....
Then why practice ???

by peteyweestro on Dec 26, 2010 10:28 AM CST reply actions