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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, October 21, 2008 01:00 PM CDT
Dwayne: Hey Jim this may sound like a long shot but if the Rams beat New England and split one with the Cards is there really a shot for the Wild Card. thanks for your time
Jim Thomas: I don't know about a wild-card, because of the depth of talented teams in both the NFC East and NFC South. I think it's going to take a division title to do it in the West this year. And let's face it, right now Arizona looks fairly formidable.
signed s. j.: Jim,

No third & Long? It's third & Hall.
Jim Thomas: Hall has always had a very nice bull rush. He's healthier this year, after being slowed for much of '07 with an ankle injury.
avnational: Hi Jim-
This is a question more of pride and status than of a technical nature. How is it that reguardless of who my Rams beat, the power rankings for us barely ripple? When we dismantle the paper pats, will we still be listed in the BOTTOM Ten?

See Ya-
Rams Fan since Cleveland
Jim Thomas: I think nationally, no one can quite believe it. The Redskins was a fluke, the Cowboys didn't have Romo. But if the Rams can beat the Patriots, well, that would be three straight upsets _ two of which came on the road.
LAFANFROMSTL: Are the Rams sneaking up on people now or are they just realizing their potential? I loved the Jerry Jones quote of the 'boys having plenty to handle the Rams. Sweet!!!!!Can they make the playoffs?
Jim Thomas: Maybe it's a little of both. Playoffs? I don't know about all that. But I do think the odds suddenly look better on Haslett's chances of going 6-6.
D. washington: How did the Oline look without Pace?

Is Jacob Bell limited because of his foot?

Did any of the rookie OLine get any time vs Cowboys?
Jim Thomas: Without looking at tape, I'd say pretty good. About three of the five sacks were coverage sacks, where Bulger held onto the ball too long. Two sacks came when either a tight end or running back was beaten by a pass rusher, not an o-lineman. The run blocking speaks for itself. I think Bell's fine. Greco was in at right guard, but just for a few plays.