Mark

Setterstrom

Like the Rams needed any more injuries along the offensive front. The reshuffled unit has struggled all season. Setterstrom’s status is uncertain.

Backup Claude Terrell has experience as a starter, but this further cripples what’s become a decimated unit. They need Richie Incognito back badly.

Marc Bulger needs his blind side protector back 100% in 2008, so this is a great sign. Other Rams starting linemen who should take part in OTAs include RG Richie Incognito (kneecap) and LG Mark Setterstrom (ACL tear).

Brown walked off the field under his own power, and later returned. Redskins NT Albert Haynesworth would have had a field day had Mark Setterstrom been delivering snaps for the rest of the game.

Setterstrom began working on his center skills months ago, before the team even signed Bell to take his place. Setterstrom is on track with rehab to repair a torn knee ligament and will compete with Brett Romberg and others for the starting center job.

Rams coach Scott Linehan said Incognito will challenge Brett Romberg for the starting job during training camp. Mark Setterstrom has been mentioned as a center candidate as well, but he’s likely to start at right guard instead.

Are the Rams offensive line injury problems starting again? The same knee knocked Setterstrom out for 13 games last season. He opened this camp as a starter, but was a reserve last week after injury issues early in camp. Linehan said the injury would likely be season-ending.

Here we go again. Both need surgery. Setterstrom and Gorin were slated to be reserves, but the former was St. Louis’ top backup interior lineman and Gorin was supposed to make the team. The Rams will be in trouble again this year if they lose any of their starting five OLs. They’re treading on thin ice.

The team is sold on Brett Romberg as their best center, and guard Mark Setterstrom has missed time with a strained leg muscle. With Incognito’s flexibility, it wouldn’t be a surprise if he moved around throughout the season.

Setterstrom had his arm wrapped on the sideline but hasn’t returned. Roger Allen III came in to replace him. The Rams’ mangled line has given up three sacks already and can’t block anyone.