Glenn: Any reports on the starting pitcher drafted #1 a few years ago named McCormick. I believe he pitched at Baylor and throws around 100 MPH. I know he returned from injury late last season.

Jeff Gordon: He is around, still trying to make his way. He can't dust batters with his fastball like he did in college, so he must develop better command and more pitches to make it up the ladder.

Glenn: Rams cut Hall which I agree with. Do you think J. Smith makes sense for them? I assume we draft another DE or maybe Dorsey and move Carriker to DE but with Little aging another DE is needed.

Jeff Gordon: Yes, the Rams ought to sign another DE. I can see not paying what the 49ers paid to get Justin Smith, especially with the Rams positioned to draft an impact defensive lineman. But the Rams do need to find another pass rusher to replace Hall.

BubbaBlue: Dear Jeff,
I'm sick to my stomach today after finding out that number 80 is going to San Francisco to join up with Mad Mike! I just can't believe this. Would Jerry Rice have signed with the Rams? Never. It's Saturday morning and so far the Rams have done absolutely NOTHING in free agency! Oh I'll bet they'll sign a few guys nobody's ever heard of for alot of money. Guys who probably won't contribute anything more that a big appitite. Why didn't Mr. Bruce stay? I'll bet it's because he doesn't respect the coach and he knows this organization isn't getting out of the cellar of the NFC West until he's old and gray. I'm very distraught and upset. I don't know what I'm going to do. The Rams will probably waste their #2 draft pick on someone who won't contribute just like they do most every year. I HATE the 49er's with a passion. Thanks for letting me vent. I have to go throw-up. This is too much! Mad Mike and Issac Bruce in San Fran? Awwwwww, yech!

Jeff Gordon: Just feel the angst out there in cyberspace! This is not a good time for Ram Nation.

Ron Trujillo, Santa Fe, NM: Jeff

Being a LIFELONG RAMFAN 1968-present. I am here to send a BIG THANK YOU to Issac Bruce. and a big DUMB MOVE to the Rams front office.

How do you let the "Reverend Ike Bruce" leave the team he helped define, and especially to the 40 Whinners. This is truly another sad day for RAM FANS, but Issac deserves the money he is getting in SF. He may be 35, but he still is one of the top revievers in the game. As for Bennette the RAMS paid you good money last year, and you were a flop. You better step up and prove to RAM FANS that you deserve that kind of money. Ike sure does.

Jeff Gordon: The pressure Drew Bennett grows, since fans will blame his presence for Bruce's exit. The Rams have to get their money's worth from Bennett this year or the offense will really struggle again. Al Saunders will want to revive the three- and four-WR looks.

J Smith: Can't the Rams use their heads when they make decisions? Trent Green? He's one hit away from becoming a vegetable. I like the guy and don't mean to attack him personally, but how is he an improvement to Gus Ferrote? IMO the Rams are now compounding their stupidity in letting Fitzgerald go last year. Heck, Jeff George would be a better choice!

Jeff Gordon: Jeff George? Ouch. I'm concerned about the Green romance, because I worry about his well-being. Too many ex-NFL players have serious post-concussion syndrome issues.