Sam Bradford: St. Louis Rams QB Still Hurting

Sam Bradford did not participate at practice again today, according to a tweet by ESPN's Tony Softli.

Bradford is still feeling the effects of a high ankle sprain and has not practiced since the injury took place against the Green Bay Packers in Week 6.

The Rams are 0-6 and play the New Orleans Saints this weekend. The Saints are coming off of a 62-7 rout of the Indianapolis Colts.

A game that is already a mismatch looks like it could get even more out of hand if Bradford can't play.

The Rams looked like a favorite to win the NFC West before the season started. A brutal early season schedule and injuries to key players like Bradford and RB Steven Jackson have derailed the Rams' season. 

Even a midseason trade for some much needed help (Brandon Lloyd) looks to be too little and too late, as Lloyd hasn't caught one pass from Bradford since being acquired by the Rams. 

However, the Rams' schedule does get easier after their Week 8 game with the Saints.

The Rams begin playing games against the NFC West, possibly the weakest division in the NFL. They also have games with Cleveland and Cincinnati.

While the Rams should be the underdog in almost every game they play for the rest of the season, they have to feel good about their chances in the second half of the season compared to a brutal early slate of games.

Of course, any hope the Rams have of winning depends on Bradford's health, and right now, I would list him as doubtful for this weekend's game against the Saints.