RonVon: Jim,

This not a RAM's question, though I would be interested in your thoughts on the likelihood that Chase Daneils will be drafted in 2009 ?

Jim Thomas: I think Chase gets drafted, but his lack of height will push him down in the draft.

ztraM ekiM: How long will Scott Linehan be allowed to keep his job if the team starts out poorly? Will he be given the whole season, even if the team starts out 0-8 again? He seems to be getting a lot more leniency than Martz got.

Jim Thomas: I seriously doubt Shaw will make a change in the middle of a season.

gp: Other than being a regular participant at the off season worksouts, how is Wroten doing? Do you think his apparent change will turn into positive results on the field?

Jim Thomas: I'm maintaining a high degree of skepticism on this one. Apparently, he was told to stay in St. Louis (and stay away from his pals in Louisiana) or else he might get cut. He looks the part. Now, he's got to play it.

VinnyG: Hey Jim,

Good to hear the Cougars are doing well. If you had to choose an undersized baseball player to lead one of your teams, which one would it be?

Jim Thomas: Jamesell Kee, who has played for Fontbonne U. a year or two ago, is fast, competitive, and can play infield or outfield. He's an up-and-coming legion coach, and is about to get his degree. Not bad for someone deemed not good enough to make his varsity squad in high school.

El Centro Ram Fan: Hi Jim,
Thanks for taking the time for these chats. It helps us die-hards get through the off-season. I have a couple comments and a question. First, while I have kind of been on the fence in the should-Linehan-go-or-stay debate, I'm glad he got another season. I'm still not completely sold on him but I think last year's debacle was a result of poor drafting by the organisation and a absolutely ridiculous amount of injuries (after yet another Ram went down last year, my brother said "what's next, a swarm of locusts?"). I also hope the Rams become a stable franchise like the Steelers, consistently good and not a lot of turnover at the head coaching position. Second, if Chip Rosenbloom is still taking suggestions for throw-back ideas, I say they use the blue and white uniforms of the 60's. I always use those when playing madden. My question is regarding the linebacker corps. It seems awful thin. Do you see any attempt at addressing this situation before the season or are the Rams pretty much content to go with what they have with the additions in the draft?

Jim Thomas: If nothing else, I think Linehan deserved another chance because of the injuries. John Shaw said as much. We'll see what happens this year. I know you don't want to hear this because the NFL is a bottom line business. But Linehan is a good man; let's see if he's a good coach.
Send me an e-mail on the throwbacks, and I'll forward it chip. I've gotten a couple of replies from him _ he apparently is reading them all.
Wondering about the LBs, too. I think the Rams are looking long and hard at the youngsters, letting them get all the reps they can at minicamp and the OTAs. If they don't like what they see, I'm sure they'll look around. But I think there's an overall committment _ not just at LB _ for seeing what some of these young guys have got.