The Tiger Report: 09/17/11

Saturday, September 17, 2011

Injury updates on Sam Bradford and Steven Jackson

Posted by Mike Florio on September 17, 2011, 3:23 PM EDT

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As the Rams prepare to face the Giants in a game which may have more injured players than points scored, the Rams have given their fans some good news.

First, St. Louis quarterback Sam Bradford officially is listed as probable with a finger injury that created significant consternation last Sunday, with concerns regarding possible nerve damae.

Second, Rams running back Steven Jackson has yet to be scratched. He’s technically questionable with a strained quad, despite not practicing all week. Coach Steve Spagnuolo said that Jackson’s availability will be determined at game time.

“[I]t’s going to be one of those . . . I’ll visit with him tomorrow and see where we’re at and maybe we’ll take this thing, obviously right up until game day with the extra day and being a night game,” Spagnuolo said Saturday. “Probably work him out on game day and see where we’re going.”

In other words, the Rams want to make the Giants think Jackson could play for as long as possible.

Also for the Rams, tackle Jason Smith is probable with an ankle injury, along with linebacker Josh Hull (hamstring) and cornerback Bradley Fletcher (toe). Tight end Michael Hoomanawanui is questionable with a calf injury. ReceiverDanny Amendola (elbow) is doubtful, and defensive end C.J. Ah You (wrist) is out.

For the Giants, receiver Hakeem Nicks (knee) and defensive lineman Justin Tuck (neck) are questionable. Both practiced on a limited basis on Saturday.

9/17 Saturday one liners

Posted by Josh Alper on September 17, 2011, 9:51 AM EDT

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Phil Hansen will become the newest member of the Bills Wall of Fame during Sunday’s game.

RB Daniel Thomas expects to see a lot of action in his Dolphins debut.

Patriots coach Bill Belichick was too busy towatch the first part of the documentary on his life on Thursday night.

The Jets are breaking out their throwback uniforms this weekend.

Ravens S Tom Zbikowski shares his thoughts on Saturday night’s fight between Floyd Mayweather and Victor Ortiz.

CB Leon Hall says he’s over the “Immaculate Deflection” that cost the Bengals the game the last time they faced the Broncos.

Browns S T.J. Ward expects to have his hands full with Colts TE Dallas Clark.

Steelers CB Bryant McFadden is still working his way back to full speed.

The Texans are having more fun with WR David Anderson back in the fold.

Growing up with four athletic brothers left Colts FB Chris Gronkowski used to getting hit long before he made it to the NFL.

Jaguars rookie WR Cecil Shorts could get the start on Sunday.

Marshall Faulk thinks Titans RB Chris Johnson will be back to his old self soon.

Mark Kiszla of the Denver Post thinks the Broncos are too soft on offense.

The Chiefs re-signed TE Anthony Becht 11 days after he was released and the team released TE Jake O’Connell.

RB Michael Bush is the closer for the Raiders offense.

WR Kevin Ogletree is ready to start for the Cowboys if Dez Bryant’s injury keeps him out.

DE Osi Umenyiora is back on the practice field and has a chance to play for the Giants in Week Three.

Eagles T Jason Peters left Friday’s practice with tenderness in his ankle.

Redskins offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan liked what he saw from T Trent Williams outside of the two sacks he allowed to the Giants.

Bears CB Tim Jennings made more tackles than he’d like last week, but he didn’t miss any when given the opportunity.

The identity of the Lions right tackle for Sunday remains a mystery.

The Packers are paying QB Graham Harrell more than twice as much as the other members of the practice squad.

Vikings LB E.J. Henderson is confident that his knee will be well enough for him to play on Sunday.

A deep tissue massage is Falcons QB Matt Ryan’s favorite part of his Friday routine.

Panthers rookie T Byron Bell is going to be tested early and often against the Packers.

Said Saints defensive coordinator Gregg Williams, “We’ve got to know that our quarterback is so good, so don’t be afraid of jumping a route, don’t be afraid of anticipating and making a big play.”

Jeremy Zuttah will start at left guard for the Buccaneers on Sunday.

RB Chester Taylor and LB Stewart Bradley should see expanded roles with the Cardinals this week.

Rams RB Cadillac Williams will renew his high school rivalry with Giants DEJustin Tuck on Sunday.

Special teams looks like a 49ers strength even if KR Ted Ginn isn’t taking kicks back for touchdowns.

The Seahawks will be missing several key special teamers this weekend.

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Nnamdi says DRC is the fastest, most talented DB he has seen

Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie - DB - Eagles

In an SI.com interview, Nnamdi Asomugha described Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie as "the fastest, most talented cornerback that I've ever played with or, probably, that I've seen."

Keep in mind that Asomugha played with Charles Woodson early in his career. No one questions Rodgers-Cromartie's physical tools -- NFL Films' Greg Cosell has also described his natural ability as shutdown-caliber -- but DRC has been an inconsistent underachiever to this point in his career. He only played 19 of the Eagles' 66 defensive snaps in the season opener.

Source: Jim Trotter on Twitter