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Jim Thomas Live
The Rams beat writer goes one-on-one with readers from 1-2 p.m. Tuesday in a live chat.
Tuesday, May 13, 2008 01:00 PM CDT
Jim Thomas: Hey Folks, sorry I'm late. Some technical issues. But here we go.
dominic: Hey Jim:
Are you satisfied with Alex Barron as a starting tackle or does he scare you as a player?
And do you forsee them signing any other street free agents besides maybe Michael Pittman and a quarterback? Hope you continue these chats up to your vacation.
Jim Thomas: I think Alex Barron is a B- player. The Rams could do a lot worse. But the problem is, and the frustration with coaches, is that Barron could be so much better. Does he care enough about the game? Does he really want to do what it takes to be the best at his profession?

As for further moves, I'm sure the Rams will continue to look around. Fullback perhaps? We'll see.
bfulton: As I remember, the classic Tampa Bay Cover 2 Defense used their CBs in a zone. Everything I understand about the Rams' version of the Cover 2 is that the CBs are used man-to-man. Why do the Rams do it differently?
Jim Thomas: Although basically a man-to-man defense, the Rams use multiple coverages. The specific coverage type you might be referring to is generically known as 2-man. The safeties play in the deep zone, like the traditional cover 2, and the corners play man to man. I think it's just a preference by Haslett who generally likes his corner to play a more aggressive style of coverage.
Dejan Prole: Hi Jim!

I'm just wondering why did Chris Long choose No. 72 over 98 as first expected?
Does that have anything to do with Glenn Dorsey's number and Rams not selecting him with 2 overall pick?

Thanks from Rams fans in Serbia!
Jim Thomas: You know, I never asked Chris why No. 72. I don't think it has anything to do with Dorsey. Long did joke that it's also the number of Giants DE Osi Umenyiora (sp?) and that maye it will make him faster!
LaRamBob: Jim, What's the deal with the Rams third QB spot? Seems to me they'd want to have a young guy to groom. Bulger has been beaten up and Green could be a hit or two away from retirement. Are the Rams hoping to grab someone else's reject? Heard any rumors or are there any guys you'd like at #3?
Jim Thomas: I was mildly surprised that they didn't come out of the draft with a No. 3 QB. Even if they thought Brock Berlin was the answer at No. 3 (which I don't think is the case) they still need another arm just to get them through camp. I'm sure the Rams are keeping an eye on the Tampa Bay situation where there are currently 6 QBs on the roster.