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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, December 9, 2008 01:00 PM CST
ncdc: Dear Jim,

Here is a quote from Bill Coats' Around the Horns blog:

"*Todd Johnson had five tackles in limited time at SS, plus a quarterback pressure. Chavous, the starter, was credited with one tackle."

So, where is Haslett and Venturi on this?
Jim Thomas: Obviously, they realize there are some issues with Chavous. Which explains why Johnson is playing here down the stretch.
West Coast Ram: Jim,
Nice to see the Ram's use the Wildcat formation after seeing it successfully run by other teams for 12 weeks. Quick studies! My question, do you think that a player like Darby or Avery would be better to run this formation?
Jim Thomas: I don't know, but I'd like to see them tried back there as well.
chattylicker: Do the rams keep haslett for next year? Also we need to address the o-line they seem weak or not know whats going on do you think we upgrade that aspect of the team and do they get rid of mr glass drew bennett!
Jim Thomas: I think the cap hit ($5 million) makes it tough to cut Bennett this year. If that turns out to be the case, they bring him back, I don't think they can count on him in their plans to have a significant role. Maybe he's their No. 4 or No. 5. But have guys in place to be ahead of him. Then, if Bennett surprises them, and plays better than expected, so be it.
chattylicker: With chavous missing tackle after tackle and always either getting beat deep or outta position will he be gone and also do we go after someone like lito sheppard our secondary is very thin
Jim Thomas: I do not expect Chavous back in '09
Bob: Jim,

With so many holes on the defensive side and the offensive line playing better in the last couple of games do you think the Rams will look at defensive help like Rey Maluaga of USC and sign a run stuffing DT via free agency?
Jim Thomas: The pass blocking may have been better, but the run blocking was almost non-existant against Arizona. Rebuilding the offensive line remains the top priority.