Les Dean, Fenton: Mr Thomas, I see alot of the 2007 bad habits in Bulger's game. I just hate to see him throw while backing up. He looks like a 10 year old baseball player stepping in a bucket when he is trying to hit. Brock and Trent seem to step forward on thier throws. How do we get Mark out of that habit or is just too late? Thanx.

Jim Thomas: I don't think it's too late to rid himself of a bad habit. He just needs to relax and let his talents come through. But given what's happened to him the past couple of years, can you blame the guy for being a little shellshocked?

ATL Ramfan: Isn't John Lynch available? Couldn't the Rams secondary use that type of presence in the defensive backfield?

Jim Thomas: Lynch is still out there. How much he has left I'm not sure. And I think he's looking for a place he can go in and be a starter. I don't think that's going to happen in St. Louis with Atogwe and Chavous.

bjsgolf: Jim,
How can the Rams justify picking Brian Leonard and Donnie Avery with 2nd round draft picks when they have massive holes at OT, LB, SS and CB? This year, Curtis Lofton, Tyrell Johnson and Tracy Porter were all picked in the 10 slots after the Rams, and last year, Eric Wright, Samson Satele and Gerald Alexander were picked within the 10 slots behind the Rams. I don't think the Rams "get" the draft, these luxury picks are for Super Bowl contenders not teams that have obvious, fundamental flaws. Thanks for letting me vent, but am I wrong?

Jim Thomas: Well, Leonard certainly looks like a reach at this point. I'm not sure the Rams know exactly how to use him. As for Avery, given the release of Bruce and the lack of overall speed in the receiver corps, I don't know how you can say he was a luxury pick. Now, I'm not saying he should necessarily have been the WR picked by the Rams in the second round, but they definitely needed a wideout with speed.

jlaue: who designed the patch remembering georgia? we can't even seem to get that right. one more jim. does panic set in if we see a repeat performance sat?

Jim Thomas: I like the patch.
As for panic, I'd wait till Week 3 before reaching for the button.

Newkirk: I am really pulling for "Mr. Irrelevant," David Vobora to make this team. From what I read, his attitude and demeaner are exactly what you want in a special teams guy, and for your linebackers for that matter. Of course, you have to be able to play football... does he have the talent and abilities to make the team and be a contributor?

Jim Thomas: I'm doubting it based on what I saw Saturday.