Bears tailback Rashaan Salaam is supposed to be preparing for ashowdown with the Dallas Cowboys. Instead, he spent Mondayundergoing treatment for a sprained right knee and pulled righthamstring.
Salaam, who admittedly doesn't "take injuries well," ended fivedays of silence to discuss his disappointment about likely spendingthe season opener on the sidelines.
"I can't even explain it," Salaam said. "It's a lot deeper thanmissing a football game. When someone gets hurt, to me it meansyou're not in shape and you don't work hard. With me, it's not likethat.
"Accidents happen, I guess, but I just hate getting hurt. Andevery week it's something this year. I miss mini-camp, I hurt myankle, now it's my knee. I expect this year to be my breakthroughyear . . ."
Salaam sustained his latest injuries when he was hit from behindduring the preseason finale last Thursday, a game eventually calledbecause of lightning.
"It's Monday Night Football, the Cowboys - the stage is set,"Salaam said of the opener. "Who wants to be hurt at a time like thiswhen you've been working hard and aiming all offseason for Sept. 2?And to be hurt in a game that's canceled . . . it's stupid."
Coach Dave Wannstedt said Salaam's condition has improved 50percent, but he will not try to run until Wednesday. Salaam said hisknee hurts more than the hamstring.
"Compared from where it was the first day, it's a lot better,"Salaam said. "The swelling is down, it's not as sore and I have alot more mobility. I'm kind of hoping Wednesday, but they told me torelax and take my time."
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