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
Gabriel 2 Snow: I saw that Yvenson Bernard failed a physical, is he out of the picture? Also, should Caleb get cut in Detroit, can we send a zillion e-mails or something to get him a tryout with the Rams?
Jim Thomas: Yeah, once you fail your physical, you're done with that team.
On Campbell, I don't know if the e-mails will work. For example, some of the local media were lobbying the front office and coaching staff to sign Mizzou S Pig Brown, and that didn't work.
On Campbell, I don't know if the e-mails will work. For example, some of the local media were lobbying the front office and coaching staff to sign Mizzou S Pig Brown, and that didn't work.
Dochal: Jim,
In your opinion, what, if anything, positive or negative, is the biggest difference between the 2007 Rams team at the conclusion of their first full mini-camp and this year's squad?
In your opinion, what, if anything, positive or negative, is the biggest difference between the 2007 Rams team at the conclusion of their first full mini-camp and this year's squad?
Jim Thomas: Positive, there seemed to be a lot of energy on the practice field. A very good tempo, both during drills and even going from drill to drill. Marc Bulger seems commmitted more than ever to being a team leader. Chris Long will help the defense. (More than Dorsey? Don't know.) New offenses coaches, particularly Saunders and RB coach Valero are much more vocal than their predecessors.
bfulton: How much of the play book can rookies take with them before they graduate and sign their contract? Given that this is a relatively new system for the team, how much of the play book can veterans take with them when they leave the Rams' facilities?
Jim Thomas: Don't know about the rookies, but I saw Looker leaving with a huge playbook Sunday. It apparently was the playbook for the 14 practices during the OTA period.
TROY OF MARYLAND: Hey Jim I forgot one other thing do the team ever talk about or notice how the national media talks down on them (I know we stunk last year)but wow.
Jim Thomas: Many of the players aren't that different from fans. They watch a lot of Sportscenter and NFL Network. And they read the Internet. So I'm sure they're aware of some of the national media comments.
mick_05738: jim,
can you place in order these players in likelyhood they are on the roster come week 1
- Brock Berlin, Richard Owens, Dedrick Harrington, Reche Caldwell, Eric Moore, David Vobora, Jerome Carter, David Macklin.
cheers
can you place in order these players in likelyhood they are on the roster come week 1
- Brock Berlin, Richard Owens, Dedrick Harrington, Reche Caldwell, Eric Moore, David Vobora, Jerome Carter, David Macklin.
cheers
Jim Thomas: OK, but this is just for fun. (From most likely to be on Final 53, to least likely.)
1.) Jerome Carter; 2.) Reche Caldwell; 3.) David Vobora; 4.) Richard Owens; 5.) Brock Berlin; 6.) David Macklin; 5.) Eric Moore; 6.) Dedrick Harrington.
1.) Jerome Carter; 2.) Reche Caldwell; 3.) David Vobora; 4.) Richard Owens; 5.) Brock Berlin; 6.) David Macklin; 5.) Eric Moore; 6.) Dedrick Harrington.
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