Cory Radford: Jim, a couple of questions/comments...

1). I have heard some comments regarding Vernon Gholston and how there is some concerns regarding him taking off plays. Also I see him as a 3-4 OLB and not a 4-3 DE (to weak at the point of attack.) What is your take?

2.) What WR names are you hearing from Rams Park that the Rams like, maybe as early as the #33 pick? Speaking of Early, I really like Early Doucet from LSU. And so does Marshall Faulk (Faulk said he was the best WR in the draft during NFL Network Coverage of the Combine.)

Jim Thomas: 1.) I talked to a scout who told me he has concerns about Gholston occasionally taking plays off. I hope that's something the Rams look at. Don't know about Gholston at the point of attack, although he's certainly strong enough. I believe his 37 bench presses at the Combine tied for the high this year (with Jake Long).

2.) As for WRs, I really don't know who the Rams like.

Gabriel to Snow: Just heard Julius Peppers is being shopped. What is the chances of the Rams having an interest?

Jim Thomas: Given their situation at DE, they'd be silly not to at least look into it.

Andrew B.: I had read that the Rams were intrested in drafting a possible developmental project at QB on the second day. Not that it matters, I like Josh Johnson from San Diego. I was wondering, considering all of the needs, how or if the signing of Trent Green affects their plans.

Thanks,
Andrew B.

Jim Thomas: Rick Smith, the Rams PR director and a San Diegoan, is pushing hard for Johnson.

Aaron M.: The Rams are in desperate need of adding WR help. There does not seem to be many viable options for the Rams in free agency to add one. But one guy in the draft that is going under the radar amongst the fans is a WR from Vanderbilt. He is personally my favorite WR in the draft. Earl Bennett has nice size (6-1 205) and good speed (4.4 range).

But the real reason that I want the Rams to draft him is because the thing is best at is running precise routes. He is like an Ike or a Holt in the way he gets in and out of his cuts. Do you see the Rams drafting a guy like him even though he does not have the speed to spread the field that the Rams are looking for?

Jim Thomas: Linehan would prefer size and speed, plus run-after-the-catch ability. But those guys aren't easy to find.

Dave: I heard we are interested in acquiring Lito Shephard from PHI would we have to give up a high profile draft pick to get him? Who on our current roster would make this deal happen?

Jim Thomas: Don't know about the current roster. But I wouldn't give the Eagles either the Rams' first-round or second-round picks. Maybe a third-rounder.