C Brown returns to practice, as promised
Just as he’d promised, St. Louis Rams center Jason Brown practiced Wednesday despite suffering a sprained right knee Sunday vs. the Redskins. Brown, a fifth-year pro, never has missed a practice or a game in the NFL.
Although he was listed on the injury report in the “limited participation” category, Brown — who also is nursing a sore ankle — appeared to take every snap with the first team.
“When we got off the plane (Sunday night) and came over here on the bus, he went right into rehab, which I thought was pretty impressive,” coach Steve Spagnuolo said. “He’s got a great desire. He was intent on getting back.”
Notes & quotes:
*With Jason Smith (knee) out, Adam Goldberg was with the first team at RT. He filled in there after Smith was injured late in the first half Sunday.
*G John Greco (wrist), S Craig Dahl (hamstring) and S David Roach (groin) were limited. It appears as if Greco and Dahl might be ready for Sunday’s home opener after missing the first two games.
*Newcomer Danny Amendola fielded punts and kickoffs, and also took a couple of reps with the “ones” at WR, where he got behind the defense and hauled in a deep pass from QB Marc Bulger. “He’s a littler guy, but he’s quick. He made a big play,” Bulger said. “He seems to pick things up quick, and he wants to be on the field. I think he’ll help us.”
*This week’s captains are Goldberg (offense), S James Butler (defense) and LB Chris Chamberlain (special teams).
All for now . . .
Come on Danny. Let’s catch these deep passes in a real game. We are all counting on you.
Avery is gonna be better than just good. Danny is slippery quick, and will be better than just good. Two deep threats??? Yahoo!! We’re going to burn D’s the rest of the year. Find them Bulger!!! GoRams!!
This move may help us. I liked Amendola at Texas Tech who followed Wes Welker there. (Welker, by the way, wasn’t even invited to the NFL combine, so you never know who’s been overlooked.) Although not top-end fast, he manages to get separation and is a scrapper, which seems to be what Spagnuolo likes.
Keep loading the roster with young players that are full of hear and grit and you can’t go wrong. Good Luck Danny and take it to ‘em!
Spags,
we are all waiting for that last little piece to fall into place that will push this team over the threshold and get them to a win. we all hope that danny is that guy that can give this offense a spark. we will be there sunday and we will shout down the packers fans and cheer our team to victory! Come early, stay late and be strong Rams fans! I want no fewer than 10 false start penalties this weekend…get after them
signed, Rams Fans