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Jim Thomas Live
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
tom: how much cap space do we have? and does that figure in how much cap space we have for rookies? And realistically what can we buy for that amount?
Jim Thomas: I haven't checked the cap space lately. Obviously, the amount the Rams need for their rookies is subtracted from the overall total. I think the Rams have enough to continue to make a few depth purchases in free agency. But if a more expensive opportunity came along that was intriguiging, I believe they'd have the flexibility to make something happen.
tom: I see that chris draft is going to line up(initially at least) at middle linebacker. Has he played that position before? recently? successfully?
Jim Thomas: Remember, late last season Draft replaced the ailing Witherspoon at MLB for the final four games. I think Draft's size and style of play makes him a good fit as a solid _ not spectacular _ MLB.
tom: is la'roi glover still on the team? who/what do we have at defensive tackle? It seemed a weak link to me the last few seasons
Jim Thomas: Glvoer is an unrestricted free agent. The Rams have no interest in re-signing him; I don't think he's drawn any interest from other clubs; he told me late in the '08 season that he'd retire if he didn't return to the Rams.
B-Ball Fan: Glad Goldberg is back in the fold. Does this mean we will draft the best player available @ # 2 now for sure ?
Jim Thomas: I don't think the signing of Goldberg has anything to do with taking a tackle at No. 2 overall. Although a handy player to have on the roster, Goldberg is a backup and spot starter. Not a full-time starter.
Terrapin03: Jim -
Is it just small market paranoia, or does the NFL seem to cater to Robert Kraft and the Patriots moreso than any other team in the league? Exhibit A: the new rule regarding defensive players lunging at a QB's legs. Do other teams and/or fan bases share this feeling of inequity?
Thanks for your time!
Jim Thomas: Pardon my provinciality, but the league does seem to like Mr. Kraft.