...Seahawks running back Justin Forsett, left, runs past St. Louis Rams safety Oshiomogho Atogwe, right, and Chris Long, center, on his was to a 26-yard gain during the fourth quarter of an NFL...

The Rams are hoping a strong sophomore campaign is in the works for Chris Long

Jesse Long, Lauren Savulchak, Martin Long; sitting left: Matt Long, right: Joe Long Credit: Chris Long

Jesse Long, Lauren Savulchak, Martin Long; sitting left: Matt Long, right: Joe Long Credit: Chris Long

Louisiana Tech coach Chris Long reacts to a call during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Tennessee...

SAN FRANCISCO - NOVEMBER 16: Defensive end Chris Long #72 of the St. Louis Rams rushes against the San Francisco 49ers during their game on...

...VA, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies quarterback Tyrod Taylor (5) is congratulated by Virginia Cavaliers defensive end Chris Long (91) after the Hokies 33-21 win at Scott Stadium in Charlottesville, VA

New York Jets quarterback Brett Favre looks for a receiver as St. Louis Rams defensive end Chris Long, right, applies pressure during the third quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 9, 2008...

...Tim Hightower #34 of the Arizona Cardinals carries the ball and avoids Fakhir Brown #34 and Chris Long #72 of the St. Louis Rams on November 2, 2008 at the Edwards Jones Dome in...

Sep 14, 2008; St. Louis, MO, USA; St. Louis Rams defensive end Chris Long (72) attempts to get past New York Giants tight end Michael Matthews (88) in the second...

SEATTLE - SEPTEMBER 21: Running back Julius Jones #22 of the Seattle Seahawks rushes against Chris Long #72 of the St. Louis Rams on September 21, 2008 at Qwest Field in Seattle Washington...

St. Louis Rams first round draft pick Chris Long takes part during football practice Thursday, June 5, 2008, at the Rams training facility in St...

MEQUON, WI - JULY 28: Tackle Orlando Pace #76 of the St. Louis Rams blocks defensive end Chris Long #72 during preseason practice at Concordia University July 28, 2008 in Mequon, Wisconsin

CAPTION: May 9, 2008; St. Louis, MO, USA; St. Louis Rams player Chris Long (72) the Rams 1st pick and 2nd overall pick in the 2008 NFL draft and son...

St. Louis Rams Mini Camp EARTH CITY, MO - MAY 9: Chris Long #72 of the St. Louis Rams lines up against the offense during a mini camp on...