goldhorns: hi jim,
Instead of the same questions posted the last few weeks, how about a what if?? I like Carriker but i think he is playing out of position. The KC Chiefs are going to a 3-4. Carriker for Glenn Dorsey.? I think Carriker would be a natural in the 3-4 and we could use a true 4-3 DT. Or if not the chiefs what about a trade for picks or another player from another team?? your thoughts...... thank you

Jim Thomas: I don't think the Chiefs are ready to give up on Dorsey. Besides, he's too early into his contract, so the cap ramifications probably would make trading him prohibitive.

The Rookie: Sorry to bother you again what is Devaney's & Spag's wonderlic score anyway?

Jim Thomas: Don't know, but I took it about 5 years ago or so, and scored a 28.

bowman1429: Maybe a dumb question but, why do the Rams picks alternate with the Chiefs from Round to Round of the draft?

Jim Thomas: Because they both finished with identical 2-14 records. The Rams get to go ahead of the Chiefs in Round 1 because the Chiefs had a slightly tougher schedule. (The first tie-breaker is reverse strength of schedule.)

RamFanInCA: Hi Jim,

Thanks for taking the time to squeeze a chat in for us this week. Sorry you had to brave the tough weather in Dana Point. Nice place, I've been there a few times. Anyway...when Devaney spoke about his zero tolerance policy for the draft, do you know exactly where he has set the bar? Is he talking about arrests or convictions? A lot of guys have been arrested that could be judged to be of good character. I'm concerned that we may be overreacting a bit. What do you think?

Jim Thomas: I don't know exactly where the bar was set. But Devaney didn't really take any obvious risks in the draft last year. It'll be interesting to see once again how it plays out. A lot of GMs and coaches talk a good game in terms of the character thing, but bend the rules for talent.
As for Dana Point, it is a nice area. I've noticed over the years that the NFL owners never stay at places like the Red Roof Inn in Dubuque, Iowa. (But actually, the weather was better in St. Louis at the start of the week than Dana Point.)

RamFanInCA: Hi Jim,

Are you surprised that Holt and Pace are still looking for work? (As of the writing of the question)

Thanks.

Jim Thomas: Not really. Only because I know they can afford to be picky. (Pace just might reitre I'm told if he doesn't get a situation he likes.) And I don't expect that either will get the kind of money they were making in Stl.