ballhawk32: Jim:
A couple of fans, including myself, have alluded to the OJ Otogwe dancing episode. Not sure if you witnesssed it or even heard about it. Not to continually beat a dead horse.. but in short, we're getting blown out and embarrassed and OJ is on the field dancing alongside Jets cheerleaders.

Do you think this is being made too much of a big deal? Because Gordo chalked it up as "the game was long over". To me, it showed a lack of pride and leadership. I know OJ is a pretty solid safety, but his actions from a fan's perspective looked like he could care less about the score or the team's performance at that point. A guy like Ray Lewis is in his teammate's faces at that point trying to fire them up, not doing what OJ did.

Jim Thomas: Didn't see it. Don't generally read too much into players smiling on the sidelines, etc. Oshiomogho is different, I'll say that. But if my team was getting it's rear-end kicked like that, I wouldn't be dancing.

Ed C: I'm confused, Haslett was ready to cut the rookies, Darby and Stanley, for fumbling but won't bench Bulger for fumbling and throwing terrible INTs. He's a veteran and shouldn't be making rookie mistakes. On the INT returned for a TD by Arizona Bulger said he "assumed the safety would bite on his pump-fake". Give me a break, what gives here?

Jim Thomas: Darby fumbled twice in five touches. Stanley has fumbled once in two NFL catches. They are NOT proven NFL players. Regardless of what you may or may not think about Bulger, he is a proven NFL player. He has a track record. Now if he was throwing interceptions on two of every five passes, or fumbling once every two times he was hit, I don't think he'd be playing, either.

George M.: Hi, Jim. Thanks for sitting in today, I know it isn't any fun under these circumstances.

When the Rams signed Jacob Bell last offseason, it was reported in this paper that our personnel "guru", Billy Devaney, had him rated higher than Alan Faneca.

Devaney's other major move to improve the offensive line was to draft John Greco high in the third round to play tackle. When he got here, we discovered that - OOPS! - he can't play tackle, he's a guard. Not only that, but he isn't better than the guards we saw yesterday, the aforementioned Jacob Bell and Richie Incognito. And, we wouldn't be better off with moving Incognito to center and playing Greco at right guard.

I know it's too early to judge Devaney overall, but is it too early to have concerns about his ability to size up offensive linemen? 'Cause I got real concerns there. I would appreciate your thoughts.

Jim Thomas: There's no doubt that Bell came on Devaney's watch.
But the Rams made it known on draft day, minutes after drafting Greco, that they thought he was probably better suited to play guard in the NFL. So your memory is selective on that one.

Dave from ohio: Whats up Jim,

I see the jets just cut Justin Miller and the Skins cut Haslets buddy Leigh Torrence. Is there any chance the Rams will make a move for these guys to see if they can help for the future? They have to be better than Jason Craft. If not what kind of
roster moves do you see going on this week?

Thanks as always,
Dave

Jim Thomas: This much I can tell you. The only roster move this week was a practice squad change. RB Darius Walker, who was signed just last week, was cut and replaced by S David Roach. The Rams like Roach, and with Minor and Pittman apparently healthy this week, they felt they could part with Walker on the practice squad.
They had RB Najeh Davenport and RB Dwayne Wright in for workouts and physicals, but signed neither.

Ruben: Jim,
I have a few questions for you.

1. Do you think Torry Holt's "attitude" early in spring did carry over to the regular season? He has backed off earlier statements, but actions speak louder than words.

2. What will happen with the offensive line the rest of the year? Will Incognito or Bell move to Center or back up role? Will any of the rookies play? Will Barron be moved to LT and Pace moved to LG or RT?

3. Do you see Haslett making any changes, other than wideout, to get guys some experience for next year?

Jim Thomas: 1.) No.
2.) No.
3.) No.