28-blast: What is the official status of Claude Wroten at this point in time?

Jim Thomas: Wroten was eligible to apply for reinstatement as of May 30. According to the league office, he hasn't done so.

virginiatom: The Rams offensive line really seems to be a strength for them this year. Am I being too optomistic? If the line holds up, do you see Bulger returning to his old form or do you think he is beyond that?

Jim Thomas: The line seems to be much improved. The players love Brown at center, Barron probably is better suited for LT than RT, and the rookie, Smith, has impressed. Barring unexpected developments, he'll be the starting RT on opening day.
As for Bulger, we'll just have to see. Better protection, obviously, is a great asset. But has he been banged around so much that his psyche is affected? I don't think that's the case, but we'll have to see him in live action first.

JB&U: Bill,

How serious is Keenan Burton's hamstring injury? Also, what role do you see Brooks Foster playing in the Rams' reciever corps.

Thanks.

Jim Thomas: I think they're being cautious with Burton. I don't think it's a bad injury.
Foster is pretty raw, but he's improving. No idea at this point what his role will be.

ramsinnv: I realize that it is still early but i have noticed some teams are starting to get a few of their draft picks signed. Any news on this front for the Rams?

Jim Thomas: No news. Highly unlikely any of them will sign before mid-July.

Dan Lum: The Rams' QB situation is so vulnerable; Marc Bulger has had back to back horible seasons, Kyle Boller is a stop gap at best, and Brock whatever his name is ..whatever. Say Bulger bombs out in three games, the fans are calling for his benching. Boller is trotted out, and he gets knocked out for the season. Brock WHNI takes the snaps and goes 0-12 because Bulger has been released. What now? Is 2010 the year we get serious at QB during the offseason?

Jim Thomas: It's Brock Berlin, and there's no guarantee at all that he'll make the team. Remember, the Rams drafted a QB, Keith Null, in the 6th round this year.
If Bulger doesn't have a bounce-back season in 2009, it's certainly possible the Rams will target a QB high in the 2010 draft.