eldiablo: Help me out, Jimbo. Which is a bigger deal: Rams vs. Seahawks at the Dome in October or Cardinals vs. NY Mets at Roger Dean Stadium March 6? My money's on Grapefruit ball.
And is "Spags" a ball fan?
I'll hang up and listen.

Jim Thomas: If you're a football fan, and every survey out there says there are MANY more football fans in this country than baseball fans, I'm sure you'd be watching the Rams-Seahawks duke it out in the refurbished dome.

Mark in NY: Hi Jim,

Although I believe Haslett deserved another year, it has been exciting watching things unfold over the last few weeks. Have you talked to Haslett? Where is he, and what has he been saying? I would guess he and Billy Devaney aren't the best of friends any more.

Anyway, I am getting very excited about the prospect of drafting Crabtree at #2. I know the top three tackles in the draft will be gone quickly, but what about the Rams next pick at #33 (or whatever). Do you know if there are other good tackles available?

Thanks!

Jim Thomas: I've talked with or texted Haslett frequently over the past few weeks. He's doing OK. His phone isn't ringing, and he's a little down about that. I don't think he harbors any ill will toward Devaney.
At OT, the 2 Smiths (Andre of Alabama and Jason of Baylor), plus Monroe of Virginia and Oher of Mississippi, all project as top 20 picks right now. I'm not sure about the second tier just yet.

Dejan: Hi Jim!
Now we are even closer to the free agency period, two weeks away any insight from rams park on whom do Rams may narow their interest when FA begins?
Also do you know what does Holt feel about restructuring his contract, is he willing to do that,or is there maybe some other solution (trade, HOPE NOT, HOPE THAT HE WILL STAY A RAM)?

Big Hi from Rams fans in Serbia!

Jim Thomas: Let me just put it this way: My sense is that Torry Holt has played his last game in a Rams uniform.

Paul: Jim,
Is Tye Hill a free agent or is he still under contract? If he is under contract, how much cap space would be freed if he is released. Thanks for your time!

Jim Thomas: Hill has 2 years left on his contract. There would be a net loss of about $225K if he was cut or traded on or before June 1.

Petey123: Jim, what's your guess on how the dome improvements will look? Sounds like they got some good ideas going.

Jim Thomas: I think they're a step in the right direction, but I don't think we're talking about massive changes. I would've liked to have seen an upgraded sound system as well.