pete: Jim, any idea what the rams have planned for the draft day party at the dome for season ticket holders? Also, any idea what players are going to be there?

Jim Thomas: The party is from 1-5 p.m. All season tickets were invited. Those interested in purchasing season tickets are invited (I'm told they should contact the ticket office beforehand.)
There will be live music from 1-2 p.m.
Once the draft starts, the NFL Network's coverage will be shown on the Jumbotron and other hookups.
There will be free popcorn, water, and soda.
All other concession stand items at the dome will be offered at a "deeply discounted" price.
There will be a Kids Zone.
Free Rams items will be given out throughout the day.
The 2008 Rams cheerleading squad will be introduced, and will perform.
Players scheduled to appear: Oshiomogho "O.J." Atogwe; Ron Bartell; Chris Draft; Adam Goldberg; Tye Hill; Brian Leonard; Dane Looker; Brett Romberg; Clifton Ryan; Jonathan Wade.

That's all for this week. I've got to start working the phones. See you next Tuesday.

Armen Dacity (Winter Park, FL): Jim,
Do you think the Rams might start negotiating with their two two choices (who I assume are C.Long and Dorsey) and use K demands as part of the equation, or do you think they keep quiet to potentially entice another team to trade up?

Jim Thomas: I'm checking on this right now with the league. I think the NFL has to be officially notified by Miami that they have signed J. Long before the Rams are officially on the clock. Assuming all the paperwork is order, I think that could be done by the end of the day.
I would think the Rams could kick the tires a little bit on Dorsey or C. Long, while entertaining any trade talks. But obviously, I don't know for sure.

dm: Is there any chance that the Rams target at QB in rds 3-5 if a Henne or Flacco are there? With Bulger not getting any younger and getting hit more than ever, do the Rams look to find someone who might learn from Bulger/Green and be ready to step in by 2011?

Jim Thomas: I could be wrong, but I think if either Flacco or Henne are there in Round 4, the Rams would jump on it.

Chuck Bensinger: Jim, first off, enjoy the chats... Secondly, would you have taken the (reported) deal of Washington's #1 this year and their #3 (possibly upgrading to a #1) next year for Chad Johnson?

Jim Thomas: No. Dick Vermeil used to call the process of removing malcontents, bad character guys, etc., from his roster "pulling weeds." Johnson is a weed.

Jeremy (Denver): Jim,
Really appreciate the chats...any chance you'd do a special draft one this Friday?

Jim Thomas: Only if you put together the mock draft for our paper.