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Fisher also said cornerback E.J. Gaines,Cheap Jerseys 2018, who missed the opener with an undisclosed injury, was also still undergoing tests.
Saffold is the most experienced player by far on the line. The Rams are starting rookies Rob Havenstein at tackle and Jamon Brown at guard on the right side,Cheap NFL Jerseys. Fisher said both did well and "didn't have any mental mistakes."
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UNDATED (AP) — St. Louis Rams special teams player Daren Bates will be out about a month with a MCL knee sprain sustained in the preseason opener.
Owners of the Rams, Chargers and Raiders presented plans to fellow owners earlier this week in Chicago about relocating to the Los Angeles market. The Chargers and Raiders are proposing a stadium in Carson and Rams owner Stan Kroenke has planned a facility in Inglewood on the site of the old Hollywood Park racetrack.
Fisher said test results on Bates were "good news." The Rams had feared after Friday's 18-3 loss at Oakland that Bates, also a backup linebacker, might be out longer.
"We talked to a number of clubs and it just so happened from a timing standpoint that Dallas was our best option," Fisher said.
"Not a disappointment nor a frustration,Cheap Jerseys, but it's obviously going to be a point of emphasis for us,Wholesale Jerseys NFL," Fisher said. "As is always the case,Wholesale Authentic Jerseys, there's some you let go because they probably should not have been called."
The Rams had 10 penalties for 75 yards and Fisher said it was part of the learning process.
As he's said in the past, Fisher said the joint practices have nothing to do with fears the franchise might relocate to the West Coast after the season. Fisher said the Rams talked to a number of teams based in the Midwest but weren't able to come to an agreement.
St. Louis begins a three-day stay in Oxnard, California, on Monday with the first of two practices against the Dallas Cowboys. The team will practice alone Wednesday before returning to St. Louis.
Coach Jeff Fisher said Saturday in a conference call that guard Rodger Saffold, who left the game holding his right arm during the opening drive, was still undergoing tests. Fisher said Saffold was feeling better after getting treatment all day. |
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