The Rams beat writer goes one-on-one with readers at 1 p.m. Friday in a live chat.
Friday, March 27, 2009 01:00 PM CDT
Yorkshire Rams Fan: Hey Jim,
I know that you seem to be advocating that the Rams pick an OT (either Smith or Monroe) with the Rams first pick this year. However, would it not make more sense to take a player like Curry who has consistently been viewed as head and shoulders better than all other defensive players in this years draft, than an OT who only a few weeks ago was viewed as similar to Oher, Andre Smith etc. To me, the OTs in this draft appear to have separated on combine performances and NOT game performances. Curry's stock has never wavered and most experts seem to rate him as a sensational prospect. Why do we not take him if he's available and take an OT in round 2?
Thanks for your time,
Rich
Jim Thomas: Believe me, I'd have no problem with Curry. The concern though, is who the Rams could get in the second round or later at OT that could help right away.
Jacob: Will the rams go after anymore free agents that will start for the team?
Jim Thomas: It doesn't look that way at this point, although they could go after a discount WR or discount LB before or after the draft.
owen: I Feel that if we do not take an ot with our first pick the chance of getting a player in the second rd is very slim based on the way the LT's where drafted last year. I like two possible drafts,one taking monroe,ziggy hood,jasper brinkley and rashad jennings.the 2nd still with monroe, clint sintim,austin collie and rashad jennings.what do you think
Jim Thomas: Projecting behind the second round is very tough. There are just too many variables.
midnighter67: Like many, I would love to see the Rams get Curry but the offensive tackle position seems more pressing. Assuming the Rams get Smith or Monroe in the first round, how about Kenny Britt in the second? He has excellent size and is the physical type of receiver this team has never had.
Jim Thomas: I'd have to think Britt and Robiskie would be possibilities, or even Hakeem Nicks.
SoCal Bill: Jim,
Just curious if you know what are actaul uniforms are this year. I feel like we are no longer going with gold pants, but are we using blue pants away and home or white pants away and home?
I also wanted to point out I am tired of all these teams wearing white jerseys at home. The NFL should make it manditory for teams to wear darks at home and whites away or other way around, but all teams should abide by the same rules. We only wore our white jerseys once throught the first 7 weeks, but I guess I wouldn't care if we were winning.
Thanks Jim
Jim Thomas: Spags may put his own stamp on the unis, but I do know this: Chip Rosenbloom hates the gold pants. I think he has described them as "disco gold."