I hate Brett Favre and I live in Wisconsin: I am a rams fan in wisconsin, so watching the rams this year (online for all but 3 games) was tough enough, but then the pack has to have a great season. Anyways why the hell won't the rams trade a 1st round pick for DeAngelo Hall? They are getting a sure thing pro bowler in his prime. I'd say that's better than "hoping" Jake Long will pan out or someone else at that pick. At the very least why won't they trade down and put pick a 2nd or 3rd round pick? They need all the help they can get in this draft.

Jim Thomas: Hall is a very good player. Sometimes he wears his emotion on his sleeves, but he's a good talent. But I wouldn't give up a No. 2 overall pick for him. Maybe _ maybe _ a second-rounder.

Matt: I really hope the Rams FO doesn't get any "bright" ideas and trade Action Jackson. There was an article I read in regard to this crazy idea. I am a diehard Rams fan out in California. Is there any buzz in St. Louis about possible a possible (gulp) trade? We already let go of Isaac to "someother" team, then there were rumors about trading Torry, and now they are stirring up stuff about Jackson. Is there any truth to this insanity?? Say it ain't so!!

Jim Thomas: There's some buzz. But I don't think there's anything to it.

Thomas Turniawan: Hey Jim;
So I think consensus at Rams Park is that they will take either of the Longs at number 2, but what about their 2nd round pick? If the choice was between a WR and a DE or OT (depending on what we take @ 2), both graded equally, what do you think they would take?
Thanks.

Jim Thomas: I'm not so sure now about either of the Longs. As I mentioned in an earlier post, I believe Gholston is fast rising on the Rams' draft board. If they take a DE, I think it's between WR and CB in Round 2.

Gabriel to Snow: Hello Jim, I have 3 comments/questions:
1. We spent pretty big for Trent, but we should be OK at QB until we've groomed a youngster. I am happy we have Trent, he is a quality player & a quality person. I feel he will be much better than Bulger as a mentor for any young guns we acquire & a great fit for us if Mark can't go for any reason. Of course, my enthusiasm is tempered by the worry of having 2 quarterbacks that have recently missed significant time due to concussions. I still applaud the move. Your thoughts?
2. Everyone seems to be of the opinion that Carriker can't be an effective DE. Personally, I think he would be an excellant end that would provide more of a pass rush than most seem to think. I thought he looked outstanding at DE as a rookie the few times he lined up there. After all, what did Mario Williams due as a rookie #1 overall pick? How do you see it?
3. I realize it is not up to Jerry Rice what # Ike wears, but I still give him kudos for giving Issac the green light to wear #80. I kind of expect Ike to choose another number. What I really hope to see, is a decision by the Rams to retire the number 80 in honor of two of the greatest Ram receivers ever, Isaac Bruce & Henry Ellard. To my knowledge a number has never been retired in honor of two players, but I think it would be fitting in this instance. What's your take & do you see any chance this will happen?

Jim Thomas: 1.) Green's concussions are a concern, particularly if the line blocks like it did last year. Green will be a good mentor for Bulger. Plus, Linehan has seen the error of his ways and plans on carrying three QBs next season, with No. 3 being a young, developmental QB.
2.) Carriker's a little different body type than Mario Williams. I too have doubts that he can be a consistently effective rusher if he's playing DE on an everydone basis. With Leonard Little nearing the end _ he has told me consistently that he plans on retiring when his contract's up (following the '09 season) _ the Rams need an edge rusher.
3.) Bruce has even suggested that if the Rams retire No. 80, it should be retired with both his and Henry Ellard's name beneath it.

D. Ippensen: I like Trent Green coming back as the back-up QB. Now if we can find another WR and some more tacklers for the defense, maybe 8 - 8 is a chance. Still hope we get OL Long with first pick. Who will be the FB next season ?

Jim Thomas: FB could be Brian Leonard, who plans to add 10 pounds in the offseason. Based on what we saw last season, I hope it's not Richard Owens.