Bee: Happy Shamrock Day!-Hi Jeff,

Obviously I am not any kind Coach or Assistant nor a Sports Writer. However, what is the scoop on our center Dustin Fry? He is 6-3 320lbs listed, did 36 reps of 225lbs. in 2006, a 655lb. squat lift, and was part of a line in that year that allowed only 1.2 sacks a game. I know there are the intangibles of learning the game that most if not all fans never see. On paper he looks good and not oft-injured. Why not give the kid a chance? Would save us a draft pick for sure. As for the rest of the O-Line; what about Barron moving over to LT after Pace retires-would make a lot of sense if they do draft Jake Long in this years draft. Fnas will see a DRAMATIC change when our O-Line gets shored up, just wait RamsFans! Thanks for you time.

Bee

Jeff Gordon: By his own admission, he had a terrible training camp. He did not get the offense at all. He has made strides since then, but now the Saunders offense will really challenge him. You have to be pretty nimble to handle his assortment of pass protection schemes. But Fry is a good kid and he was a heck of a college player.

Richard Platt: How many more seasons should Mike Anderson be given to develop a winning basketball program at Missouri?

Jeff Gordon: If we see more of the same next season, Anderson will likely face an ultimatum in 2009-10.

Jack: Do you think the Rams draft Jake Long and improve the o-line? Or do they go d-line again and get Chris or Vernon Gholston? Also, do you think they should keep Brandon Chillar?

Jeff Gordon: Should they keep Chillar? Yeah, because better options haven't really emerged. As long as the price is right . . .

Kyle: Jeff,

Is it ironic or is it just what makes the Blues-the Blues, the fact that this team is facing it's most difficult and most defining time under the new regime when the schedule sees them in the midst of the lengthiest road stretch of the year and most definitely against teams whereas the vast majority are enjoying their game's success in defense of their playoff position? Also do you think St. Louis fans were delusional to think that this club would not have to go through the same 3-5 year rebuilding process that other clubs have needed to go through (i.e. Buffalo, Atlanta etc.) to regain their success? Lastly, what draft selections (pick numbers/rounds) does the organization hold in the upcoming draft at this time from past player trades?

Thanks for taking my questions...

Jeff Gordon: We covered the draft picks earlier. They have extra picks after the first round, which will add depth to the organizational chart.

I thought the team would fight for a playoff spot to the end. This collapse has been shocking, given the stiff investment the team made in veterans. The nucleus of the team will have to change quite a bit.

uremovich: If Chris Duncan's name was Smith would he be getting the attention he currently gets?

Jeff Gordon: He has 44 homers and 116 RBI in 665 major league at bats. That sort of power is hard to find. So, yes, he would be a big deal even if his dad wasn't one of the coaches.