Rick R: How can we really get excited knowing that all we have done is remove a coach? If they were to rally around Haslett and win then we would have to question their effort in the first four games. My personal opinion is that little will change and losing will continue until offseason major player changes along with other management changes take place. What is your opinion?

Jim Thomas: There's no doubt that Haslett has more of a command presence than Linehan. And he has more experience as an NFL head coach. But when it comes to Sunday in Washington, the Rams will be sending out the same players (minus McMichael) against the Redskins. I hope we're pleasantly surprised, but it's still tough at this point to see many wins. FYI, one of the Vegas betting lines has the over/under on Rams victories under Haslett at 2 1/2.

Corrtb: Hi Jim

Well it was sad to see Scott Linehan go out like the way he did. I wish him the best of luck. I think this season is a wate, hopefully they can pick it up and win some games. I liked when Scott put in Trent Green, he did a good job for the Rams. I was hoping that he would do that. You think Haslett would bench Bulger if he continues to loose games, granted it is not his fault. He has to play with more passion, he just looks like he is just out their going through the motions maybe I am wrong. It is just not him it is the whole team at times. I like Haslett, but next year I am hoping the Rams go after Marty Schottenhimer. He would be a great fit for the Rams. What are the possibilities of the Rams going after Marty?

Thanks Tom Brady

Jim Thomas: I have no idea if the Rams are intersted in Schottenheimer. There's no doubt he has a proven track record in the regular season. I emphasize regualar season because his playoff record leaves a lot to be desired. He just turned 65 _ two weeks ago. Does he still have the fire in his belly to continue as a coach?

Denny Offner: Noting that there are 4 NFL teams that drafted in the first 3 rounds in the last 10 years 9 or 10 O line positions, all 4 teams making the playoffs in 08, the Rams during that same period drafted 4 (there are last time I checked 5 O line positions), the "specialists" handling the Rams draft are apparently unaware that success in the NFL starts with the O-line. Comment? .

Jim Thomas: No doubt, the Rams have largely neglected the offensive line position in the first three rounds this decade. Trust me on this one: If Jake Long had been available at No. 2 overall, he would've been with the Rams right now instead of Chris Long. The Rams were that high on him. But taking o-linemen high in the draft isn't a prerequisite for success. Take the Rams' '99 Super Bowl championship team. The left guard, Tom Nutten, entered the league as a 7th-rounder. The center, Mike Gruttadauria, was undrafted. The right guard, Adam Timmerman, was a seventh-rounder. The right tackle, Fred Miller, was a fifth-rounder. Of course, the left tackle, Orlando Pace, was a No. 1 overall. pick.

bluesteel: Will the Rams cut Tye Hill after this season?

Jim Thomas: That might depend on who the next head coach is.

oBam: It has been mentioned that there are 2 mystery candidates for the President's position. You have any clue who they are and how quickly would they be hired?

Jim Thomas: I wouldn't expect any movement on this front until the end of the season.