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Jim Thomas Live
The Rams beat writer goes one-on-one with readers from 1-2 p.m. Tuesday in a live chat.
Tuesday, September 23, 2008 01:00 PM CDT
old cowboy: Jim, so Bulger benched, in your opinion, does it matter and if yiu think it does, hoe so? I'll just hang up and listen. Thanks
Jim Thomas: Well, it's not going to mean much if Jackson doesn't average more than 3 yards a carry, the receivers can't get open, and the o-line doesn't pass protect better. (Although they did a better job Sunday in Seattle.)
AlwaysAFan: Is it wise to fire Scott Linehan now or at the end of the season? Even if we get rid of him now, this team will still be a sorry, underachieving mess. A quick look to next year---Who would want to coach this group of slackers? People are throwing big names like Dick Vermeil, Marty Schottenheimer, and even Bill Cowher. Would any of these coaches want to come here for a high dollar figure?
Jim Thomas: I think Vermeil finally is happily retired. I think Marty would take the job. I think Cowher wouldn't _ he can basically have his pick of the job openings at the end of the season.
MikeyStl: Is this the right decision? Change Quarterbacks? How about changing the defensive backs, and some of the offensive line. Is Bulger the problem?
Jim Thomas: Bulger obviously isn't playing like we know he can. But I certainly wouldn't put him at the top of the list of problems on the team. He has nothing to do with blocking and tackling. Last time I checked, he didn't make a draft pick or decide on which free agents to sign. Maybe Trent Green provides a spark. Maybe he doesn't.
BC: Easy question....are they going to make the move to get a new GM and HC this week or wait and lose the whole fan base by the end of the season??
Jim Thomas: Great question. Don't have the answer. And we all know that once you lose a fan base it's hard to get them back unless you start winning and winning consistently.
chuck: jim,
if marty schottenheimer can go 14-2 and get fired why cant the rams pull the trigger now?
Jim Thomas: You're asking the wrong person.