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Thursday Preseason Notes (+QB Rotations)
THURSDAY'S GAMES 8/12/04
Atlanta Falcons - QB Rotation: Michael Vick (one series), rookie Matt Schaub (will replace Vick and play into the fourth quarter), Ty Detmer will mop up.
Atlanta coach Jim Mora tabbed Vick to start at Baltimore and said rookie Matt Schaub - a third-round pick from Virginia - will replace him and play into the fourth quarter.
This will be the first game for new Falcons coach Jim Mora, Jr.
Baltimore Ravens - QB Rotation: Kyle Boller (1st Q), Kordell Stewart (2nd Q), rookie Josh Harris (3rd Q+), Brian Gaither.
QB Josh Harris is competing with Brian Gaither for the third quarterback spot. While Harris will definitely play during the game, Gaither's status is not certain.
Secondary thin: Starting cornerbacks Chris McAlister (contract dispute) and Gary Baxter (hernia) haven't been practicing.
Injuries: Peter Boulware (knee), QB Anthony Wright (shoulder), B.J. Sams (thumb), Trent Smith (leg) and Matt Zielinski (knee) did not practice. TE Todd Heap (knee) has been limited.
Chicago Bears - QB Rotation: Rex Grossman (1st Q), Jonathon Quinn (2 Q-into the 3rd), rookie Craig Krenzel (will finish).
Quarterback Rex Grossman will play the first quarter of the Bears' preseason opener at St. Louis. His hope is to get three possessions in. Backup Jonathan Quinn will work the second quarter and the first series after halftime, and Craig Krenzel will finish.
New Bears head coach Lovie Smith makes his debut, and goes against the team he was defensive coordinator for the last three years.
RB Anthony Thomas (abdominal) won't play.
Offensive line nicked up: As a precautionary measure, offensive tackle John Tait usually practices once a day because of a sore groin. Fellow linemen Rex Tucker and Aaron Gibson also let their bodies dictate their practice schedule. Mike Gandy was on the same plan Friday.
St. Louis Rams - QB Rotation: Marc Bulger (1st Q+), Chris Chandler (2nd-3rd Qs), Jeff Smoker (4th Q).
QB Marc Bulger should see action into the second quarter before giving way to Chris Chandler and rookie Jeff Smoker.
Secondary thin: CB Jerametrius Butler (hamstring), CB Robert Cromartie (hamstring), CB Travis Fisher (knee) are ailing.
Defensive line banged up: DE Bryce Fisher (ankle), DE Erik Flowers (hamstring), DE Anthony Hargrove (knee and ankle), DT Jimmy Kennedy (foot), and DE Leonard Little (hamstring).
The Rams might have a makeshift offensive line throughout the preseason. Offensive line is still without Orlando Pace (contract dispute), and some minor injuries to OT Jeremy Phillips (shoulder), OT Kyle Turley (back) and C Dave Wohlabaugh (hip).
The Rams will go easy on Marshall Faulk. Coach Mike Martz said, "He looks like the Marshall of old, but we're really cautious with him. We want him to be cautious and take this thing in stride."
THURSDAY'S GAMES 8/12/04
Atlanta Falcons - QB Rotation: Michael Vick (one series), rookie Matt Schaub (will replace Vick and play into the fourth quarter), Ty Detmer will mop up.
Atlanta coach Jim Mora tabbed Vick to start at Baltimore and said rookie Matt Schaub - a third-round pick from Virginia - will replace him and play into the fourth quarter.
This will be the first game for new Falcons coach Jim Mora, Jr.
Baltimore Ravens - QB Rotation: Kyle Boller (1st Q), Kordell Stewart (2nd Q), rookie Josh Harris (3rd Q+), Brian Gaither.
QB Josh Harris is competing with Brian Gaither for the third quarterback spot. While Harris will definitely play during the game, Gaither's status is not certain.
Secondary thin: Starting cornerbacks Chris McAlister (contract dispute) and Gary Baxter (hernia) haven't been practicing.
Injuries: Peter Boulware (knee), QB Anthony Wright (shoulder), B.J. Sams (thumb), Trent Smith (leg) and Matt Zielinski (knee) did not practice. TE Todd Heap (knee) has been limited.
Chicago Bears - QB Rotation: Rex Grossman (1st Q), Jonathon Quinn (2 Q-into the 3rd), rookie Craig Krenzel (will finish).
Quarterback Rex Grossman will play the first quarter of the Bears' preseason opener at St. Louis. His hope is to get three possessions in. Backup Jonathan Quinn will work the second quarter and the first series after halftime, and Craig Krenzel will finish.
New Bears head coach Lovie Smith makes his debut, and goes against the team he was defensive coordinator for the last three years.
RB Anthony Thomas (abdominal) won't play.
Offensive line nicked up: As a precautionary measure, offensive tackle John Tait usually practices once a day because of a sore groin. Fellow linemen Rex Tucker and Aaron Gibson also let their bodies dictate their practice schedule. Mike Gandy was on the same plan Friday.
St. Louis Rams - QB Rotation: Marc Bulger (1st Q+), Chris Chandler (2nd-3rd Qs), Jeff Smoker (4th Q).
QB Marc Bulger should see action into the second quarter before giving way to Chris Chandler and rookie Jeff Smoker.
Secondary thin: CB Jerametrius Butler (hamstring), CB Robert Cromartie (hamstring), CB Travis Fisher (knee) are ailing.
Defensive line banged up: DE Bryce Fisher (ankle), DE Erik Flowers (hamstring), DE Anthony Hargrove (knee and ankle), DT Jimmy Kennedy (foot), and DE Leonard Little (hamstring).
The Rams might have a makeshift offensive line throughout the preseason. Offensive line is still without Orlando Pace (contract dispute), and some minor injuries to OT Jeremy Phillips (shoulder), OT Kyle Turley (back) and C Dave Wohlabaugh (hip).
The Rams will go easy on Marshall Faulk. Coach Mike Martz said, "He looks like the Marshall of old, but we're really cautious with him. We want him to be cautious and take this thing in stride."