TRENT: i cant understand how trading steven jackson does not make sense. everyone keeps talking about how great he is, but this team went 3-13 last year with steven jackson and hes greatness. so why not trade jackson in his contract year and pick up multiple picks to help fill our multiple holes? in all reality the rams will be no where near the playoffs next year with or without him so why not turn one player into multiple players? we need to draft well and often to turn the team around, jackson wont turn the team around.

Jim Thomas: So who do you trade jackson for? And are you convinced that Darren McFadden _ with all his off-field issues _ is the answer at running back. Those are Big ifs.

Bob Lowe: What is the latest on Orlando Pace and his health?

Methinks the Rams need to address the OL in a big way as he probably won't last much longer. But the Rams have so many needs, but you can always go OL later in the draft.

And, is Jake Long really worthy of the #1 overall?

Jim Thomas: As colleague Bill Coats reported on in Sunday's paper, Pace is moving along well in his rehab. He has a hunger to play, and hopes to be ready for camp.
As for your last question on J. Long, the Dolphins obviously thinks so to the tune of $57 million.

Damon: Hey Jim! It is getting close now! Recent reports have said that the Saints are interested in trading up with us. I think that would be a bad move on our part. If we allow them to take Dorsey we would be missing out on the BPA in this draft. I also don't think we could get an impact guy at number ten. The Saints would probably give us two first rounders and a second rounder, but I bet that next year they will be picking late in the first (especially if they get Dorsey). With Dorsey the Rams would get: a pass rush from the inside, a leader on defense, a strong force against the run, and a player who loves the game... this should not be a hard choice for the Rams. Hopefully Miami signs Jake so the Rams can't mess this up.

Jim Thomas: Miami's taken OT out of the equation.
I think N.O. is a bit too low for a Rams tradedown.

CDG: Jim,

Do you think Nick Hill (Southern Illinois) will get drafted? Think he would be a good fit (drafted or free agent) as a development QB for the Rams? Don't know if you ever saw him play, but I did and he can play!

Chris

Jim Thomas: From everything I can tell, I think Hill's right on that edge of being drafted or signed as a rookie free agent. SIU's reputation now is such that NFL scouts know about their players. I don't think I've seen him play except for maybe a few downs on TV. I really don't know what the Rams think of him, or if he's even on their radar.

Faris Chehabi: I am sure you have heard of the potential trade with New Orleans for their 10th pick so they can move up and grab Dorsey. If we do that, first off what do you think we will give up? And who do you think are our possibilities to draft? Please let me know everyone who we will consider drafting. Thanks.

Jim Thomas: I'm not sure the Rams want to trade down that far. I think No. 10 is on the outer edge of how far they would be willing to trade down. At No. 10, you could be talking about Boise State OT Ryan Clady. Maybe Florida DE Derrick Harvey.