Jim Thomas Live
The Rams beat writer goes one-on-one with readers on Friday from 11 a.m.-noon in a live chat.
Friday, April 4, 2008 11:00 AM CDT
Matt: New NFL Rule: “Any direct snap from center that is untouched by the quarterback now will be a live ball.” Basically, does this mean that now a center can do a direct snap to a running back or a wide receiver like they do all the time in college? If not then can you please clarify this rule for me?
Jim Thomas: The center could always direct snap to a running back or wide receiver. It happens every once in a while on trick plays.
The change in the rule simply changes it to a live ball (like a fumble). Before the play was whistled dead and the offense was charged with a false start penalty.
The change in the rule simply changes it to a live ball (like a fumble). Before the play was whistled dead and the offense was charged with a false start penalty.
Ron: Jim - I've seen quite a bit written about Brown's status given his positive drug test. On a 1-10 scale, with one being "he's gone" to ten being near-complete confidence he will he will be on the roster in December, what number would be your best guess?
Thank you.
Thank you.
Jim Thomas: I would say (2).
Ron: Jim - If the Rams are willing to pay fair market value, do you think Steven Jackson will re-sign? I would imagine he would pursue the best financial package, but is he at least relatively happy as a Ram?
Thank you.
Thank you.
Jim Thomas: I do think he's relatively healthy as a Ram. And I do think he'll re-sign if he's given a "fair market value contract."
Ray R.: Jim,
Lots of buzz lately about Miami taking Jake Long #1. Would the Rams then take Chris Long? I'm still of the opinion to trade down with someone who covets McFadden or Ryan, and get a high extra pick. Still get an impact defensive player like Rivers, Ellis, or Ghoulston.
Lots of buzz lately about Miami taking Jake Long #1. Would the Rams then take Chris Long? I'm still of the opinion to trade down with someone who covets McFadden or Ryan, and get a high extra pick. Still get an impact defensive player like Rivers, Ellis, or Ghoulston.
Jim Thomas: If Jake Long goes to Miami, I think it's either Chris Long or Dorsey. But the trade-down scenario is in play if it's only a few spots down.
Armen Dacity: Jim,
Rank these players in order of likelihood of being on the opening day roster in 2008: Hagans, Berlin, Wroten, Byrd and F.Brown.
Rank these players in order of likelihood of being on the opening day roster in 2008: Hagans, Berlin, Wroten, Byrd and F.Brown.
Jim Thomas: Nice question.
1.) Wroten; 2.) Hagans; 3.) Berlin; and 5.) (tie) Brown and Byrd.
1.) Wroten; 2.) Hagans; 3.) Berlin; and 5.) (tie) Brown and Byrd.
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