AnacortesRamFan: Hi Jeff,

How do you like the Rams 2009 schedule? Since I'm from the NW, I'm glad we're playing the Seahawks on opening day. The weather is usually much better in early September rather than mid to late October and beyond. I'm looking forward to it.

With five days remaining until the draft, are you still hoping the Rams draft LB Aaron Curry instead of a Tackle? My thought is, if your unable to stop your opponent what's the difference who plays tackle. Ok sure the QB takes a pounding, but I think you know what I mean!!

Since London Fletchor left via free agency the Rams run defense has been a glaring problem. This Team needs players who are fundementally sound Tacklers, this is the NFL you would think that's a given.

We really need a Stud LB who consistantly make the big plays. I think Curry fits the mold were looking for. How much better would Witherspoon be along side such a player?

I'm not saying we don't need to replace Orlando's spot at tackle, I just think a decent Tackle such as William Beatty, from UConn will be available in the second round and can play right away.

Several WR-RB's possibilities in the 3rd-4th rounds such as WR's Derrick Williams, Jauquin Iglesias, Aaron Kelly or RB's Shonn Green, Donald Brown, Javon Ringer. RB Jeremiah Johnson might make a good pick in a later round.

We have so many holes to fill but I really like the players in this year's draft, I see players that could come in and help this team right away.

What do you think Jeff?

Thanks, GO Rams

Jeff Gordon: I'm also a big Curry fan, but it looks increasingly like the choice is down to the two tackles -- since it seems obvious that Detroit will take Stafford, barring a trade down of some sort.

BoxingFan: Hello Gordo,
Here is a differant question, about the upcoming PPV Boxing match.

Ricky "Hitman" Hatton(45-1 32KO's) v.s Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao(48-3-2 36KO's)

Going for Hatton's 140lb IBO Belt and possible unoffical pound for pound crown. Who do you got winning and why?

Jeff Gordon: Supposedly we're going to see a "new" Ricky Hatton, but this doesn't seem to be the time or place for Manny to fall.

David: Hey Gordo,

Maybe you can give your best guess at some percentages. What are the chances that...

- The Lions have agreed to a contract with their first pick by the draft?
- We have a pretty good idea who the Rams will draft before Saturday?
- The Rams draft Smith/Monroe/Curry?
- You join the dark side (Twitter)?

Jeff Gordon: Jim Schwartz told reporters at the end of minicamp that the team was still mulling its options, but wanted to have the first pick signed before the draft. So there is a good chance we'll know Detroit's pick, which will position the Rams to make their call.

The Rams may remain coy until Saturday, though, in the hopes that somebody will make a last-second bid on their pick. That pick figures to be Smith or Monroe if Stafford goes to Motown as expected. I'm a big Curry fan, but I don't get a vote.

I'm on the dark side at twitter at http://twitter.com/gordoszone

Brian: I have never seen a team play so poorly with a 5 on 3 advantage. I can't believe how well Vancouver is defending when being outnumbered. 95% of teams with a 5 on 3 blast the puck continuously, but the Blues can't even get a shot off.

Jeff Gordon: That was stunning. The Blues were totally lost 5 on 3, which is so unlike them. Never has team missed Erik Johnson more, because he will be a much better PP QB than anybody we've seen this year.

The Blues should have a whole different look next year. McDonald can run one PP unit from the halfboards and Kariya could run the other. Backes could park in front on one, Tkachuk on the other. EJ could quarterback one, Pietrangelo the other (if he muscles up). Oshie could play the other point on one, Brewer on the other. Boyes could set up on the off wing on one, Perron on the other.

Brian: Barrett Jackman looks like is about 20 years older than the average Vancouver player. He is so slow and gets the puck stolen every time he has it.

Jeff Gordon: He played pretty good to this point, given his limitations. He is not normally a guy the Blues would match against a free-flowing top line. Even in Game 3, though, he was fine at even strength.

His role changes once E. Johnson, Brewer and perhaps Pietrangelo join the mix.