With No Travel Plans, Robinson Plans for Rams to Get Down to Business

After two road games to open the exhibition season, the Rams have learned how to eat with chopsticks and re-set their watches in five time zones.

Coach John Robinson hopes to turn attentions to the field this week, as he starts building in earnest for the regular season. Construction has been difficult what with passports, baggage claim, injuries and holdouts to contend with.

This week, some of the wounded return. Left guard Tom Newberry, who pulled a hamstring last spring, finally will practice, though he may sit out another game as a precaution.

Also returning are cornerback Darryl Henley, who sprained an ankle in Tokyo, safety Anthony Newman, rebounding from a shin bruise, and nose tackle Al Wright (hamstring).

Wide receiver Aaron Cox and his tender hamstring may even be ready.

Ram Notes

Wide receiver Henry Ellard’s sprained ankle, suffered in Saturday night’s 17-13 loss to Denver, will only force him out of one or two practices, Coach John Robinson said. . . . The longer right guard Duval Love holds out, the more Robinson becomes impressed with rookie guard Warren Wheat. . . . Apparently no one’s told linebacker Kevin Greene these games don’t count. He had two sacks on Denver quarterback John Elway in the first quarter. “He might have had a field day had he continued to play,” Robinson said.