erich_stlmo@yahoo.com: Hey Gordo I was wondering about your thoughts as far as Andre Smith. I'm reasing that his stock has went so far down that he might be a 2nd day pick up. Now if I was the Rams I would consider maybe drafting him if he's available in the lower rounds. What do they have too lose drafting him that low plus they need depth at the offensive line. I'm not too sole on Barron at left tackle...and if they do draft a tackle at the 2nd pick I figure that's who they are going too put at right tackle so why not pick up smith and if Barron fells put Smith at the spot and see what he can do. What's your feelings on that?

Jeff Gordon: Smith has slipped, but he hasn't slipped THAT much. I would expect the offensive tackle depth to make a good prospect available late in the first round (giving the Rams a chance to trade up from the second) or even at the St. Louis pick in the second round.

Nobody is that exciting about Alex Barron playing left tackle. Look for the Rams to create competition at both tackle spots during this off-season.

SoulknightSTL: Just like any winning organization, any team that returns to the identity that made them successful, usually start winning games or even Superbowls. Steelers,Giants and Bears are known for their defensive prowess and the Colts, and Rams were offensive juggernauts. ALL won alot games and Superbowls when they beame what they are historically known for. I feel the Rams need to return their "identity" that made them successful. Do you feel this is coincidental or has some merit to it.

Jeff Gordon: It's a reasonable theory, but that team is gone. Many things came together at the same time at once -- Warner's emergence, the arrival of Faulk, Holt and Timmerman, Martz's cutting edge offense, the fast track at The Ed -- to make that happen. Trying to replicate that would be impossible.

bob_n_weave: Jeff,

Where are they now ?

Claude Terell
Lawrence Phillips
Drew Bennett

Jeff Gordon: Claude Terrell: Home.
Lawrence Phillips: Jail.
Drew Bennett: Home

drelboc: Hey Gordo;

Is the fruit beginning to ripen down there in the Grapefruit league? Fruit as in Colby Rasmus? Now that you have had some time to check him out, whats your observations of the kid at this point in the Spring?

Thank you Jeff!

Jeff Gordon: He is physically stronger, which is a plus. He really looks like a player. Great defense, good wheels and gap power. It's possible he won't start the season with the team -- especially if Schumaker can't play second base -- but he will make an impact in St. Louis this season.

HiltonHeadMatt: The Peterson trade to Detroit opens up a number of situations. The Lions could now switch positions with Cleveland in which Detroit then gets Anderson and the Browns select Curry #1. Or, the Lions take either an OT or Stafford with their #1 and the Rams could then swap positions with the Browns and get Anderson and take either an OT or another LB. Or, Seattle flipping with the Rams ahead of Kansas City to take Curry and the Rams get the 4th choice (and still a very good OT or LB)and Seattle's 2nd round choice. What are your thoughts and can you think of any other possibilities? Thanks for the interesting discussions.

HiltonHeadMatt

Jeff Gordon: At first blush, the Peterson deal seemed to make Curry more likely for the Rams. Would the Lions really pour big dollars into a second high-end defensive player?

I don't see the Rams making the extra effort to get Anderson, but you never know. I still like Curry for the Rams. And if that doesn't work, then Crabtree is a possibility. I wouldn't take an OT second overall and trading down in the first round will be difficult.