fcoprado: Gordo, What is your opinion on Dan Deirdorf as team president? I'm not saying it might happen, but Dick Vermeil would be a long shot to come back.

Jeff Gordon: Both would be good choice, but right now it doesn't appear that Chip is looking to hire strong, new, independent leadership for this franchise.

Gimmsta: Wuzzup Gordo...

I read Burwell's article about keeping Haslett next year. I'm down for that if there's changes made on the coaching staff. Get us a credible d-coordinator (Gregg Williams, maybe). Since there HAS to be interviews held for the head coaching position, at least bring in people who can/will have a real chance to "take" the job from Haslett.

My short list: Rex Ryan, Mike Singletary, Dick Lebeau, Jim Johnson (Philly d coordinator), Kevin Gilbride..

Just a few I can think of. Some of these guys have had chances and were horrible but they're successful at their jobs NOW for the most part.

I don't know of too many "minority" coaches who are hot right now and deserve a chance. Are there any minority names out there that you know about?

What's your opinion about some of the names that I threw out there?

Jeff Gordon: Ryan will get his chance to be a head coach, here or elsewhere. Singletary has a shot to keep his current job, especially after the 49ers destroy the Rams next time out.

As for minority candidates, no compelling candidate comes to mind. That is the biggest issue in coaching, getting more folks from different backgrounds into high-profile coordinator roles so they are ready to take the next step.

Lawarence Marmie: Up 7-0, on the first Seahawks drive of the game, the Rams get the Seahawks into a 3rd and 19 and instead of showing killer instinct and going after Senneca Wallace, the Rams once again show the passive, unaggressive mindset of their "fiery" head coach and rush only 3 men- allowing Wallace to find a reciever 28 yards downfield. This is why the Rams have finished near the bottom of the league every year in defense since Haslett has come aboard and it is also the reason the Rams will continue to embarrass themselves for as long as the Rams hold onto the red-headed genius. When I said that the Rams would once again finsih in the bottom third of the defense, I wasn't talking about the players- you could hand Haslett the 85 Bears and he would turn them into a bunch of uninspired sissies. We need a total change in philosophy if we don't want to keep drafting high.

Jeff Gordon: The Rams blitzed constantly from the three-man set in the first half and forced a big sack fumble. On one of Wallace's big completions to Carlson, he got crushed as he threw. On a another, he was running for his life.

Jeff Fahrenkrog: Hi Gordo -

I was just wondering what your actual attendance estimate was for today's game? Thanks,

Jeff F.

Jeff Gordon: Actual? Maybe 40,000.

Vegas Jay: Hi, Jeff:

When Marc Bulger threw a first quarter TD pass to Torry Holt, his utter lack of emotion was stunning. Unlike some QBs who exhibit a great deal of emotion after tossing a TD and running downfield to congratulate his receiver (Brett Favre comes to mind)-- or at least ACT like they're excited -- Bulger just turned and walked off the field. A camera close-up revealed not even a trace of a smile on Bulger's face as he headed toward the sideline. It was the exact same hangdog expression you'll see after he throws an interception.

Bulger is about as emotionally inspiring as Scott Linehan. And his leadership qualities are on par with the ex-Ram coach, too. Neither one could exhort a person to flee a burning building!

Bulger plays like he doesn't give a damn one way or the other. This Ram team NEEDS leadership. Most teams get leadership from their QB. It's a shame the Rams' QB acts like he couldn't care less what happens.

Jeff Gordon: Why worry about his reaction to a TD throw? Why not worry about why we haven't seen more TD throws?