] Rogers has not played since the fifth game because of a
] broken right collarbone that has been slow to heal. He
] was injured Oct. 7 in a noncontact drill in practice
] during the Lions' bye week.

] "I knew my situation was going to be tough coming back,"
] he said. "One thing about it, it seems like it was taking
] longer than we thought it would to heal. I know it's
] getting better. I know I'm going to be all right. It's
] just taking longer than we expected.

boy, do I know how this guy feels...

Rogers' rookie year is over