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Jim Thomas Live
Rams writer Bill Coats subs for Jim Thomas this week and goes one-on-one with readers at 1 p.m. Tuesday in a live chat.
Tuesday, May 19, 2009 01:00 PM CDT
cburn17: Are the Ram's happy with what they have done this off-season, assuming they are done (aside from adding depth bodies)? Is the new regime targeting a specific free agent for next year or an area/position that they want to upgrade next off-season?
Jim Thomas: I don't think they'll give much, if any thought, until next offseason until they deal with the upcoming season first. As for their offseason moves this year, I think they believe they've upgraded significantly by adding five new starters: Butler at SS, Brown at C, Smith at RT, Laurinaitis at MLB and Karney at FB.
RamsFan#39: hey bill

just wondering do you think the rams should go for derrick burgess...or are you hearing anything about that at all?
Jim Thomas: I haven't heard anything about the Rams having any interest in Burgess -- assuming the Raiders are serious about moving him anyway.
CARam: I think the Rams building process will not be ready to win in the playoffs until after both the 2010 and the 2011 draft, and along with some key postion developments of people we now have. That's a way to go.

So the question is, is it reasonable to expect earlier team progress/development to reach the playoffs in 2009 with the present talent?
Jim Thomas: Well, the Rams do play in the NFC West. So, sure, the playoffs aren't out of the question this year. I doubt anyone would've expected Miami to be in the postseason last year.
Jason: Hey there, just wanted to get your thoughts on this...Why didn't the rams take Curry? They still could have gotten an OT in the 2nd round that could be just as good as J. Smith. Curry was one of the few elite players in this draft....looks like a top 5 pick again next year too...
Jim Thomas: Way too early to judge anybody's 2009 draft. The Rams loved Curry, but they filled two starting spots with Smith and Laurinaitis. Until we see them in full pads and vs. real competition, we really can't evaluate with any accuracy.
playmaker: With the recession hitting the St.Louis area (and entire United States) hard right now, is there any chance the NFL will change the blackout rule regulations for the 2009 season?
Jim Thomas: I doubt it, but that's an interesting thought. Would be a great PR move by the league, IMHO.