ST. LOUIS - Lamarcus Joyner has had an up-and-down season. The Rams rookie cornerback is hoping it ends more on an up note.Joyner, the 41st overall pick in the draft, will see action Sunday in St. Louis finale against Seattle (11-4) because fellow rookie cornerback E.J. Gaines is listed as doubtful with a concussion. Gaines, a sixth-round selection, got hurt last week against the New York Giants. He has not practiced this week.This season has gone by real fast and thats why you cant take nothing for granted, Joyner said Friday after practice at Rams Park. Easy come, easy go. I think my rookie year has gone exactly as I expected.Ive matured and Ive learned a lot of new things, he said. Ive grown a lot. Its not been easy. Ive learned to be humble.In eight games, Joyner has 44 tackles, including a season-high 11 against Kansas City. Joyner also has three pass breakups and one quarterback pressure. However, he was set back by a groin injury in the Rams Nov. 9 loss to Arizona.And Gaines took his spot — and kept it.Joyner was sidelined three weeks because of the injury. Then he was a healthy scratch then next two games before getting to play for St. Louis (6-8) last week against the Giants.Gregg Williams, the defensive co-ordinator, remains upbeat about Joyner and his future.Hes done very well, Williams said. Hes come on and hes battled through some injuries and hopefully well get a chance to see him play a little bit this week.Rams coach Jeff Fisher remains a big Joyner backer, too. He noted Gaines simply played well enough to stay on the field.Hes going to be an outstanding player on our defence, Fisher said. E.J. did a great job in relief and while he was down, hes (Joyner) paid attention.Joyner is ready to test himself against the Seahawks.Thats the nature of the game, Joyner said. Youve got to make the most of your opportunities.NOTES: Receiver Brian Quick spoke to the media for the first time since he dislocated a shoulder and tore the rotator cuff in the Oct. 26 game against Kansas City. Quick was leading the Rams in receiving yards before he was hurt. Dr. James Andrews performed the surgery in Pensacola, Florida. Quick said the surgery went well and he is looking to be back by training camp. ... The Rams practiced outdoors in sunshine with the temperature in the mid-50s. ... DE Chris Long did not practice but it was not injury related. C Scott Wells (back) and CB Janoris Jenkins (back) both returned to practice. All three are listed as probable for Sunday.___Online: AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and http://twitter.com/AP_NFL Lee Stempniak Jersey . 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