uffda31131: Hi Jim.
Thanks for giving us your insight. I'm sure the mail's not pretty today, but keeping the mindset of it just being one game, what facets of the game do you think need the most attention in order to get on track? Obviously there is work to be done, but is it possible that Philly is just really good?
However disheartening, I watched every single moment because it's football (I love it!) and I did manage to take away some positives. No picks (I know, some luck there), a great leg on Jones (is there an injury update?) and some fairly decent work from the new Special Teams guy, Tight End and fill-in D-end.
Instead of venting, I'd like to hear what you think can be done to get the Rams competitive. After watching 3 of 4 teams falter, it seems the West is up for grabs unless the Cards get on a roll.

I appreciate your time

Jim Thomas: No. 1. Don't beat yourself. You could watch 100 NFL games and not see receivers as wide open as Hank Baskett was and Greg Lewis. If the Rams had just executed their basic coverage assignments neither play would have been there. Six false starts!!! You've got to be kidding me. And on special teams, could a gunner, just once, prevent a team's punt coverage unit from getting downfield. Not once, but twice that helped result in balls being downed inside the 5.

McSnipes: Hey Jim.

What changes do you think the Rams will make before next week's game against the Giants?

Will they bring in another WR?
Will they bench Tye Hill and start Manning? (I hope so)

Any info is appreciated.

Jim Thomas: Before the end of the day, Eddie Kennison will be signed at WR, and David Vobora will be released.
I'd love to see Manning get a chance. But won't know on that until later in the week.

ram4life: If the Rams come out this sunday and upset the Giants in good fashion. I mean beat them by 10 points or more, how would you, being an insider, rate this team? I know it's a bit off and right now noone believes they will win,but, this is just a scenario im looking at.

Jim Thomas: Rams over the Giants? After what happened in Philly, I'd have to see it to believe it.

McSnipes: If you had to guess, do you think the Rams will respond next week against the Giants and play better, or will this just be another lousy season?

And if it's the latter, how many games will the Rams go until Linehan gets fired, in your opinion?

Jim Thomas: I'm not saying I expect the Rams to win, but I think they will play better against the Giants.
As for Linehan, it would be very out of character for Shaw to pull the plug before the end of the season.

Mark: Hi Jim,

Who do you blame for the past Rams Drafting? Is it the owner, front office, pro personnel, coaching staff or is it someone else? It is showing in the personnel they have on the field.

Jim Thomas: I think it's all of the above.