Luke: Jim,
Do you think the Rams have any interest in Troy Williamson? He has the size and speed combination that we are looking for (6-1, 4.32), and it sounds as if he could be had for a late round draft pick. I realize the issues with his hands, but this was not a problem for him in college and maybe a fresh start, along with an offseason working with Torry and Ike, could turn him around. Also, I think he could be brought in as a 4th reciever without too much of a financial burden allowing us to keep Ike for another season. Thanks.

Jim Thomas: Haven't heard Williamson's name mentioned. But he sure hasn't gotten much done with the Vikings. If the Rams are truly trying to upgrade their WR corps, I would think they would have to do better than that.

Chris: Jim: First off, thanks muchly for answering our posts - it's been great.

Secondly, what do you think the chances are that the Rams can become the surprise team of the 2008 season? What would it take for this to become reality? Also, do we draft C. Long, J. Long, Dorsey, Gholston or other with our first pick? On the Free Agent front, what are the chances of us picking up a Kawika Mitchell or Lance Briggs?

Jim Thomas: A lot would have to happen for the Rams to become the surprise team. They would need to suddenly develop a pass rush, learn how to pass protect, get better at wide receiver, and stay healthy.
Right now, I'm thinking Chris Long or Dorsey with the No. 2 overall pick, but it's still very early in the game. I reserve the right to change my mind.
Even if Chillar goes, I'm not sure if the Rams see the LB position as a top priority, so I don't think Mitchell or Briggs are high on their list at this point.

BoPat: Hello Jim,
I've been a Ram fan since I was 10 years old when my Dad had season tickets at the Coliseum in L.A. The best Super Bowl I ever watched was when our Rams beat the Titans. When the Rams lost to New England two years later in that Super Bowl, I never got over it. Quite frankly, the Rams never got over it either. The second best Super Bowl? It was yesterday's Giant upset win over the Patriots. It was great to see the same thing happen to New England that happened to us.

After all that, my question is do you think yesterday's game the biggest Super Bowl upset ever? My friends and co-workers think the Pats win over the Rams was,before yesterday. You thoughts.

Jim Thomas: I think the Giants over the Pats has to be in the top 3. I would also have the Pats over the Rams, and the Jets over the Colts (in Super Bowl 3) in the discussion. I think you could make a case for any of the three.

Frank BB,Ca: Hey Jim, Don't you think that the Patriots should be held accountable, if the did cheat against the Rams ? I feel they should have to give up that years win, If it is proven but it dont seem like the NFL, really wants to prove it to be true. dont you agree?

Jim Thomas: I don't know if you can change the result of Super Bowl XXXVI. But if the Patriots did tape that game, I think Belichick should be suspended for a year, the Patriots should be fined heavily, and the Patriots should forfeit more draft picks. The integrity of the game is in question here, and that's something that the league should treat very seriously.

Fearsome Foursome: The lesson that the Rams must learn from the Giants' victory is the importance of a dominating front four on defense. In 07 the Rams had trouble generating pressure without blitzing. The outlook for the 08 Rams remains largely the same. We can't count on LL anymore. That is why we need to draft a defensive lineman with the second pick in the draft. It is simple: Chris Long or Glenn Dorsey. One of them will be left; we should jump on whoever it is.

Jim Thomas: Couldn't agree with you more. If I had to pick out one thing from Super Bowl XLII, it would be the importance of a strong front four, not just in rushing the passer but also in stopping the run.