gus: Another coach from the Dolphins (QB), according to my knowledge, the team went 1-15 last year, is this another FOSL, but, boy, I cannot come to grips with the new team that is coming together. I want to be skeptical and remain positive, TE from the titans? Becht, Drew Bennet? T.Green, I like the guy, but come on, you got to be kidding me. Bring losers in left and right. The only thing I like about this is that we will go 0-5 next season and they will fire this coach. I don’t like what I see. RAM FAN SINCE 1979…

Jim Thomas: If you're going to post an entry, try to have your facts at least remotely right. Terry Shea the QB coach is not a FOSL. He's never worked with Scott Linehan before. Trent Green went to two Pro Bowls with Shea coaching him at Kansas City. The tight end _ Becht _ is from Tampa Bay not Tennessee. Green's career record as a starter is 57-56, so that doesn't even make him a loser. Other than that all your facts are correct. With that kind of track record, I think you have a future in sports talk radio.

Richard Spittlehouse: Hey Jim,

I'm still a little edgy about the Torry Holt rumors. The press statement released the other day by Coach Linehan was not particularly re-assuring on this matter. He made it sound like the Rams want Holt to stay, but he wasn't sure how Torry felt. Surely he needs to know how a future Hall of Fame receiver is feeling??? Do they not communicate?? Is there anything in these rumors??

Also, where do you think we stand on the following players and are we actively pursuing them:
1) Lito Sheppard
2) DeAngelo Hall

Finally, do we have the cap room after recent adjustments to make a play for Larry Fitzgerald?? That sort of player would certainly improve the sour taste in the mouth following Isaac's departure!!

Thanks.

Jim Thomas: Let's see, the coach say he has no interest in trading Torry Holt. He says there have been no discussions about trading Torry Holt. He says he wants Torry Holt on the team. What more would you like him to say?

Cornerback is a big need due to the uncertainty over the Fakhir Brown situation. The Rams have expressed interest in Sheppard. Don't no about Hall.
As for Fitzgerald, if he were truly in play, and a trade package could be worked out. I'm sure the Rams would find a way to make it happen cap-wise.

Dominic: Hi Jim!
Time to answer more of the same questions...thank you very much! What are you hearing about the Rams and their thinking on Vernon Gholston? I would like them to trade down,whether for only a 3rd or so to be able to draft him over Chris and Jake Long.....your thoughts? I feel they can get a tackle later along with a speed receiver.And do you think they will try and trade Byrd? I just cant see him making this team......your opinion please? And thanx again for answering our questions.

Jim Thomas: I get the sense Gholston is a fast riser on the Rams' draft board. The Rams sent Tony Softli and d-line coach Brian Baker to watch Gholston work out last week. Gholston was off the charts _ running consistent sub-4.6s in the 40 at 260 pounds. If the Rams trade down to No. 6 or No. 7, it's no longer a guarantee that Gholston will be there.
I think the Rams will try to trade Byrd, but they'll be lucky to get a bag of chips and and a ham sandwich for him. I still think he'll get cut after the draft. By the way, he's facing a trial date in early May for that nightclub scuffle in Dec. '06.

P.S. _ For all those concerned about Larry Fitzgerald trade talk, his contract has been extended by the Cardinals.

Dave Pietrowski: Hello Jim :
Can You even imagine anyone not being impressed with the orginizational and player upgrades the Rams have made thus
far ? This considering the depth available in this years draft class matching up with the Rams needs and draft position St. Louis would sure seem to be in for a very exciting football team next season. My hope is for DT 1st round then OT second round followed by WR third round but
OT first and DT second could certainly work just as well.
What do You expect to see happen in the first three rounds ?
Thanks for keeping the info coming,
Dave

Jim Thomas: Well, I wouldn't go that far. I like what the Rams have done so far, but K Josh Brown and QB Trent Green are in essence replacements (for the released Gus Frerotte and retired Josh Brown). So those moves basically are a wash. The only upgrade has come at G, where Jacob Bell should shore up things on the left side. I was hoping the Rams would've made one more big splash in free agency before the shelves were cleared.
As things stand now, they need a starting caliber CB, starting caliber WR, starting caliber C, and third tackle/tackle of the future. It's asking a lot to think the Rams can get all that done in the draft.

Dave Pietrowski: I meant Defensive End not Defensive Tackle.
Sorry,
Dave

Jim Thomas: I figured as much.