Dallas Rams Fan: Have you heard anything about the status of Marc Bulger this week? Did he pass the neurological test?

Jim Thomas: Second time was the charm for Bulger; see prior posts.

JK: What do you see the top needs are for next year? Also, do you think these needs can be addressed in free agency or the draft?
Bob Wallace also said that nobody complained about the number of commercials from 99 to 03. Well, yes we did, which shows you how closely the brass listens to the fans.

Jim Thomas: See earlier posts about Rams needs. But I think you have to use a combination of the draft and free agency. I'd like to see the Rams pick up at least a starter or two in free agency, particularly on the offensive line.
As for Wallace, maybe there were some complaints, but don't you think the dazzling success on the field lessened those complaints considerably?

RT: Jim;

Season ticket holder from the Big Red days now for the Rams. I watch the sideline dynamics alot on game day. I noticed that Bulger was no where to be found in the offensive sideline huddle when timeouts were called, nor did he come over to talk to Gus on the sideline and offer any advice or encouragement. I know when he was previously hurt he would be with Linehan and have a headset on. Do you read anything into this?

Thanks

Jim Thomas: No. Maybe Bulger just wanted to stay out of the way, and let Frerotte do his thing.

Chris: Jim,
I have to agree with the earlier question about atmosphere. My wife and I have talked about this numerous times...glad to see we're not the only ones. From trips to other NFL stadiums, both indoors and out, I think we pale in comparison on many levels. It's tough to keep paying the season ticket prices when it's really not a fun place to be, win or lose. The Packers, for example, have the same die hard, scream-your-lungs-out, crazy for the team fan base. Whether they are 4-12 or 12-4. I know that's the extreme, but there are many stadiums that promote that same feeling whether winning or losing. KC, Pitt, Indy, and others come to mind.
Take the TV timeouts and other breaks and give us something other than ads. Kiss cam is good idea, we need some sort of Rams cheers or chant, a livelier announcer, and just anything that makes it not feel like a funeral home at times.
Is management aware of the product they put out their and expect us to keep buying into?

Jim Thomas: I think management is aware of the problem. Whether they're willing to do much about it remains to be seen.

Coachvh: Is Jackson's apparent displeasure with the play calling a problem? Or is it a competitive "heat of the moment" thing? While I don't coach NFL players, I wouldn't accept it from a player.

Jim Thomas: Jackson is a very competitive player, and a very emotional player on the sideline. I think it's just heat of moment. I don't want to speak for Linehan, but I don't think it bothers him much, if at all.