Hill still limited, Wells returns Thursday/Wagoner

[RamBill]

Hill still limited, Wells returns Thursday
By Nick Wagoner

http://espn.go.com/blog/st-louis-rams/post/_/id/11888/hill-still-limited-wells-returns-on-thursday

EARTH CITY, Mo. -- After an early evening Thursday practice, St. Louis Rams coach Jeff Fisher made it clear that a decision on the starting quarterback will again be made before Sunday's game against the Dallas Cowboys.

But the decision could be a little more difficult this week with veteran Shaun Hill making progress toward a return from an injured thigh. Hill remains limited on the official injury report but did more Thursday than he did Wednesday. Austin Davis continued to get the vast majority of the work with the first-team offense.

"Shaun was limited today," Fisher said. "He did more, but we're still day to day. It will most likely be a pre-game decision like it was last week."

The Rams worked Hill out before last week's game against Tampa Bay and decided he could be active as a third quarterback capable of taking shotgun snaps in an emergency. He could follow a similar path this week if the Rams decide to go with Davis on game day.

Elsewhere on Thursday's injury report, the Rams did not have guard Rodger Saffold because of an illness and cornerback Brandon McGee was downgraded from limited participation to did not participate because of a foot injury. Center Scott Wells, who did not practice Wednesday, returned to full participation Thursday.

Here's the full breakdown:

Did not participate: WR Tavon Austin (knee), TE Cory Harkey (knee), CB Trumaine Johnson (knee), OL Barrett Jones (back), Saffold (illness), McGee (foot)

Limited participation: Hill (thigh/calf)

Full participation: Wells (not injury related)

 

[Mojo Ram]

With the ridiculously early worthless bye week next week, it would make sense to just sit Hill, Austin, Harkey for the Philly game.
-Austin doesn't NEED to play with Bailey's return.
-It's a home game so it'll be a good environment for Davis to get his 2nd start.
-Harkey will be missed in the trenches.

 

[RamBill]

Practice Report: QB Hill does more, but still limited
• By Jim Thomas

http://www.stltoday.com/sports/foot...cle_3ad781ac-e5a5-5ae0-bb1b-80e3eb8fa0cd.html

Quarterback Shaun Hill did a little more in practice Thursday, including some 7-on-7 work, but was still listed as limited on the Rams' official injury report.

That meant Austin Davis once again took the vast majority of reps and is expected to make his second NFL start this Sunday against Dallas.

"Shaun was limited today," coach Jeff Fisher said after Thursday's late-afternoon practice. "He did more, but we're still day-to-day. It'll most likely be a pregame decision like it was last week."

Sitting out practice Thursday were WR/PR Tavon Austin (knee), FB/TE Cory Harkey (knee), and CB Brandon McGee (foot). McGee was downgraded after being limited in practice Wednesday. And, of course, CB Trumaine Johnson (knee) and C/G Barrett Jones (back) remain sidelined with injuries that could still take a few more weeks to heal.

In addition, LG Rodger Saffold was not at practice because of illness; he's expected to return Friday. Rookie Greg Robinson took his place with the starting unit Thursday.

C/G Scott Wells returned to practice and was full-go after a vets' day off Wednesday.

For Dallas, QB Tony Romo (back) was full participation Thursday after not practicing Wednesday. Wide receiver Dez Bryant (shoulder) was limited Thursday after not practicing Wednesday.

On defense for the Cowboys, linebacker Rolando McClain — the team's leading tackler this season — did not practice for the second day in a row because of a groin injury.

 

[RamzFanz]

With the ridiculously early worthless bye week next week, it would make sense to just sit Hill, Austin, Harkey for the Philly game.
-Austin doesn't NEED to play with Bailey's return.
-It's a home game so it'll be a good environment for Davis to get his 2nd start.
-Harkey will be missed in the trenches.

But Kendriks / Cook can handle the TE spot fine. I agree with you, I'd sit them all.