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Rams report: Fisher expects Bradford to play at least a quarter vs. Packers
• By Joe Lyons
http://www.stltoday.com/sports/foot...cle_5617daed-3669-5d4f-96f7-a7de14085024.html
Quarterback Sam Bradford will see his first game action Saturday when the Rams take on the Green Bay Packers Saturday at 3 p.m. at the Edward Jones Dome.
“We're going to play him a quarter, maybe more,'' Rams coach Jeff Fisher said following Thursday's training game session at Rams Park in Earth City. The practice drew 369 fans.
Bradford, who has looked strong in camp, hasn't played since going down with a knee injury Oct. 20 against the Carolina Panthers.
Fisher expects cornerbacks Trumaine Johnson and Brandon McGee to play after sitting out the preseason opener against New Orleans. He's no so sure about starting corner Janoris Jenkins, who returned to practice Thursday after missing a week and a half with a sore hamstring.
Fisher also said that left tackle Jake Long, coming off knee surgery, would not play until next weekend in Cleveland.
As expected, the Rams put a heavy emphasis on the run game during Thursday's workout. Some key pass plays during practice included a 25-yarder down the right sideline from Bradford to Brian Quick and a well-placed pass down the middle from Bradford to tight end Lance Kendricks.
In the same “team'' session, safety Rodney McLeod nearly picked off a Bradford pass intended for Quick and rookie free agent defensive end Ethan Westbrooks batted down an Austin Davis pass at the line of scrimmage.
During a field goal drill, rookie offensive linemen Demetrius Rhaney went down with a knee injury and was carted off. Fisher didn't think it was serious but the Tennessee State product will get an MRI.
In a later “team'' session, Bradford hooked up with Quick on a pass to the outside but then overthrows Kendricks on a pass picked off by McLeod. Tight end Brad Smelley showed some nice hands, coming down with a Shaun Hill pass in traffic.
Late in the practice, wideout Emory Blake came down with Garrett Gilbert pass between defenders Cody Davis and Marcus Roberson.
RAM-BLINGS
Longtime NFL quarterback Jeff Blake was at practice Thursday, getting a look at his son, receiver Emory. The elder Blake still looks like he's in playing shape and said he still throws passes to Emory and nephews, but wants no part of getting hit anymore.
Jeff Blake, who also made a trip to watch the Rams in OTAs, spent 13 seasons in the NFL. He enjoyed his most success with Cincinnati, earning a Pro Bowl berth in 1995.
Emory Blake, who was on the practice squad a year ago, has looked good in camp and was among the Rams' leading receivers against New Orleans with three catches for 41 yards.
“I think he's finally starting to feel comfortable,'' Jeff Blake said. “And once that happens, you can just go out and play football.''
• Former Rams tight end Ernie Conwell was also on hand Thursday.
• The Rams are down to two open-to-the-public workouts _ 3:30 p.m. Tuesday and 3:30 p.m. Wednesday.
• Demand is up slightly for Rams' tickets on the secondary market according to StubHub. The Rams are 24th in sales this year after ranking 29th a year ago. The hottest tickets for Rams' home games are Sept. 21 against the Dallas Cowboys and Nov. 16 against the Denver Broncos.
On the road, the biggest demand is the Nov. 2 contest at San Francisco.
A few other StubHub tidbits: Dallas is the top-selling team overall and for home games. The top-selling road squad is San Francisco.
The top-selling single game is the Sept. 7 contest featuring the 49ers at the Cowboys.
(Jim Thomas of the Post-Dispatch contributed to this report.)
• By Joe Lyons
http://www.stltoday.com/sports/foot...cle_5617daed-3669-5d4f-96f7-a7de14085024.html
Quarterback Sam Bradford will see his first game action Saturday when the Rams take on the Green Bay Packers Saturday at 3 p.m. at the Edward Jones Dome.
“We're going to play him a quarter, maybe more,'' Rams coach Jeff Fisher said following Thursday's training game session at Rams Park in Earth City. The practice drew 369 fans.
Bradford, who has looked strong in camp, hasn't played since going down with a knee injury Oct. 20 against the Carolina Panthers.
Fisher expects cornerbacks Trumaine Johnson and Brandon McGee to play after sitting out the preseason opener against New Orleans. He's no so sure about starting corner Janoris Jenkins, who returned to practice Thursday after missing a week and a half with a sore hamstring.
Fisher also said that left tackle Jake Long, coming off knee surgery, would not play until next weekend in Cleveland.
As expected, the Rams put a heavy emphasis on the run game during Thursday's workout. Some key pass plays during practice included a 25-yarder down the right sideline from Bradford to Brian Quick and a well-placed pass down the middle from Bradford to tight end Lance Kendricks.
In the same “team'' session, safety Rodney McLeod nearly picked off a Bradford pass intended for Quick and rookie free agent defensive end Ethan Westbrooks batted down an Austin Davis pass at the line of scrimmage.
During a field goal drill, rookie offensive linemen Demetrius Rhaney went down with a knee injury and was carted off. Fisher didn't think it was serious but the Tennessee State product will get an MRI.
In a later “team'' session, Bradford hooked up with Quick on a pass to the outside but then overthrows Kendricks on a pass picked off by McLeod. Tight end Brad Smelley showed some nice hands, coming down with a Shaun Hill pass in traffic.
Late in the practice, wideout Emory Blake came down with Garrett Gilbert pass between defenders Cody Davis and Marcus Roberson.
RAM-BLINGS
Longtime NFL quarterback Jeff Blake was at practice Thursday, getting a look at his son, receiver Emory. The elder Blake still looks like he's in playing shape and said he still throws passes to Emory and nephews, but wants no part of getting hit anymore.
Jeff Blake, who also made a trip to watch the Rams in OTAs, spent 13 seasons in the NFL. He enjoyed his most success with Cincinnati, earning a Pro Bowl berth in 1995.
Emory Blake, who was on the practice squad a year ago, has looked good in camp and was among the Rams' leading receivers against New Orleans with three catches for 41 yards.
“I think he's finally starting to feel comfortable,'' Jeff Blake said. “And once that happens, you can just go out and play football.''
• Former Rams tight end Ernie Conwell was also on hand Thursday.
• The Rams are down to two open-to-the-public workouts _ 3:30 p.m. Tuesday and 3:30 p.m. Wednesday.
• Demand is up slightly for Rams' tickets on the secondary market according to StubHub. The Rams are 24th in sales this year after ranking 29th a year ago. The hottest tickets for Rams' home games are Sept. 21 against the Dallas Cowboys and Nov. 16 against the Denver Broncos.
On the road, the biggest demand is the Nov. 2 contest at San Francisco.
A few other StubHub tidbits: Dallas is the top-selling team overall and for home games. The top-selling road squad is San Francisco.
The top-selling single game is the Sept. 7 contest featuring the 49ers at the Cowboys.
(Jim Thomas of the Post-Dispatch contributed to this report.)