BOB: JT: Short and sweet. In your opinion that Brown is the kind of guy who can light a fire under Incognito????

Jim Thomas: Brown says he's not really the outspoken leader type, although you'd never know it by his words at his introductory press conference. But I think he should be a good influence on Richie.

Dejan: Hi Jim from Dejan, Serbia!

First of all I want to thank you for all of your answers and expertise it's been great.Few questions for you:
1.first of all what are our next moves in FA? Who does Spagnuolo and Billy like most as our next candidates in FA?
2.Are RAms interested in Dre Bly, Jermaine Phillips (if deal with Butler goes down maybe)?
3.Is it possible for Rams to sign WR's Washington and Brandon Jones in FA? Would this signings mean an and for Holt?(HOPE NOT)
4.I know this chat is about free agency but i would like to see Rams drafting in 2nd round RB from Ohio State Beanie Wells, do you see that as possible?

Once again thanks for your answers and bye from Serbia fans!

Jim Thomas: 1.) The Rams are still working on Butler; after that they regroup and start working on the second wave.
2.) Rams do have some interest in Phillips if Butler falls through, but I don't think they have any in Bly.
3.) Washington has signed with the Titans; Jones with the 49ers. I think Holt is gone no matter what.
4.) It's doubtful Beanie Wells will be there in the second round.

sjm0229: With the Rams run defense one of the worst in the NFL, why won't we go for Kennedy from the vikes?

Jim Thomas: Kennedy?

jimmy: Hey Jim,

The Rams need to add a vet WR, with guys like Bryant Johnson, Brandon Jones, and maybe Coles off the market. Who could we be looking at?

Jim Thomas: The list is shrinking, that's for sure. Devery Henderson from the Saints could be one possibility.

Gman: The Rams need to make some very important decisions on Alex Barron. If they would look at his tape when he played LT for a year, they would see that he is better at LT than he is at RT. He is the prototypical LT, with the big frame, long arms, and good footwork necessary to play that side. In addition, he made fewer mistakes on that side, and seemed more motivated as well. I think it is a mistake to assume that a good LT should automatically be good on the right side; they are two different positions that require different attributes.
So what do you think: Is Alex Barron the LT of the future? Should they lock him up with a long-term deal now, before he gets too expensive (eg. Ron Bartell)?

Jim Thomas: I think the Rams are considering the possibility of trying Barron at LT. That of course depends on a lot of other moves, namely, do they take a tackle at No. 2 overall. Barron hasn't really progressed much in his time here. I don't think the Rams are anywhere near thinking about him as a long-term solution at RT or LT.